“An independent non-executive director may approach the task impartially, but an FCA board member is not the same as an external reviewer,” Joanna commented. “The terms of the review should be ...

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The FCA’s new rules and guidance to help tackle Non-Financial Misconduct (NFM) will take effect on 1 September 2026. With the implementation date now only weeks away, SMCR firms should be ensuring ...

On 30 June 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published the core final rules and guidance for the UK’s new cryptoasset regime. The timing is important: the publications arrived three months ...

An M&A transaction is one of the most consequential decisions a business makes. Whether buying, selling, or restructuring, the legal advice at each stage — on structure, due diligence, negotiation, ...

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026 (the Crypto SI) were made on 4 February 2026 and set out how activities relating to “qualifying cryptoassets” (“QCs”) ...

The Home Office has introduced an important change to its sponsor guidance which significantly expands the compliance obligations placed on sponsor licence holders. Under the revised guidance, ...

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The High Court recently gave judgment in Tom James UK Ltd v Potter as to the enforceability of non-compete clauses. The judgment serves as a reminder of the limits of the enforceability of non-compete ...

The Spring 2026 changes to the UK immigration system mark a continued shift toward a more restrictive, compliance-driven sponsorship regime. Building on reforms introduced in 2024–2025, the government ...

Fox Williams has successfully acted for a Dubai-based lawyer in a significant Commercial Court decision that raises important considerations for international employers relying on arbitration clauses ...