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• Out-Law from Pinsent Masons
  Latest news, insight and analysis from Pinsent Masons
  
  
• DFSA proposes new operational resilience regime for DIFC firms
  Proposals for a new operational resilience regime for financial services firms operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) will increase board accountability and regulatory scrutiny, experts have said.
  
  
• HSE unveils plans to streamline UK RIDDOR requirements
  Plans to reform workplace injury and incident reporting in the UK will help provide companies with much-needed clarity and cut down on overreporting, according to experts.
  
  
• Implications of the proposed EU Digital Fairness Act for Irish businesses
  Ireland and other member states will need to prepare ahead of new proposed EU rules expected to be published later this year that, if adopted, will require businesses to build in consumer protection at the design stage of all websites, apps and games.
  
  
• Businesses can take action to address the uncertainties of the global trade system
  The global trading system under the umbrella of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is failing businesses.
  
  
• New Home Office sponsor guidance raises compliance bar for employers
  New sponsor guidance published by the UK Home Office underscores the need for businesses to maintain accurate payroll records and identify and correct shortfalls promptly, an expert has said.
  
  
• Conflict in the Middle East puts spotlight on contractual cost escalation mechanisms
  The recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid regional conflict created a perfect storm of cost escalation for a variety of projects in the Middle East.
  
  
• Third of online retailers offered incorrect discounts during Black Friday sales, investigation finds
  Almost a third of online retailers caught in a Europe-wide crackdown referenced incorrect discounts during their sales, new research has revealed.
  
  
• Directors’ duties highlighted by liquidator report in Ireland
  Liquidators’ growing role in policing insolvent trading puts directors under increased pressure to act early if their companies are experiencing financial difficulty, experts have said.
  
  
• CJEU confirms position on cross-border insolvency clawback claims
  A recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is likely to trigger more clawback claims by Germany insolvency administrators against international shareholders, an expert has said.
  
  
• Employers reassess tax residence as Middle East staff return to UK
  Chris Thomas explains UK tax residence risks as employees return from the Middle East and the PAYE implications for employers.
  
  
• UK’s public sector outsourcing reforms force rethink of bids and workforce models
  Gillian Harrington tells HRNews how the UK government’s new outsourcing rules will affect bids, requiring early comparison of workforce terms, with cost and equal pay risks.
  
  
• Indonesia’s overhaul of waste-to-energy framework ‘significant shift’ for investors
  Indonesia has introduced a far-reaching overhaul of its waste-to-energy (WtE) regulatory framework, marking one of the most significant shifts in how the country intends to manage urban waste in the coming decades.
  
  
• UAE Central Bank enhances SME customer protection framework
  UPDATED: New rules being introduced by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) are expected to strengthen consumer rights and protections for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country, an expert has said.
  
  
• Saudi Central Bank announces first fintechs licensed to offer open banking services
  The licensing of two fintech firms to provide open banking services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) marks “a significant regulatory inflection point� for the country’s fintech ecosystem, an expert has said.
  
  
• Microsoft faces fresh scrutiny over UK cloud software licensing
  Microsoft’s software licensing practices are to be examined more closely by the UK’s lead competition authority.
  
  
• UK and EU SPC law remains aligned after latest ruling
  UK law that governs how applications for supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) fall to be assessed remains aligned with equivalent legislation in force in the EU following a recent ruling by the High Court in London.
  
  
• Bahrain flags increased oversight of ‘buy now, pay later’ sector
  Bahrain’s Central Bank is preparing to tighten oversight of the rapidly expanding buy now, pay later sector, following the close of a consultation on proposals to bring the products formally within its consumer credit regime
  
  
• FCA publishes findings of consumer understanding review
  A review by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) into consumer understanding takes a “proportionate approach� to firms’ business, size and resources, an expert has said.
  
  
• Saudi firms should reassess practices following update to payment system framework
  Fintech firms, banks and payment providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) should reassess their governance, risk controls and disclosure practices following the introduction by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) of an updated regulatory framework, according to experts at Pinsent Masons.
  
  
• Kanye West UK travel case contains lessons for businesses
  The organisers of Wireless Festival have cancelled the event, which was due to take place in London in July, after its headline act Kanye West had his electronic travel authorisation (ETA) refused by UK authorities.
  
  
• Employment Rights Act: implementation for UK employers in 2026 and beyond
  The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is now the Employment Rights Act (ERA), and will introduce the biggest changes to employment law in England, Scotland and Wales in a generation.
  
  
• How climate adaptation investment can be promoted and mobilised
  As global emissions continue to rise and fail to follow science-based emissions trajectories to limit warming to 1.5C, climate adaptation is increasingly recognised as a strategic imperative to guard against physical climate risks. However, significant barriers still limit the flow of capital into adaptation projects.
  
  
• Middle East conflict: the lender risks of force majeure
  Force majeure is back on lenders’ agendas across Gulf project financings, with the ongoing conflict in the region creating unique challenges for the lending market and increased pressure on liquidity.
  
  
• Middle East conflict: force majeure poses contractual risk for bidders
  The conflict in the Middle East is creating real disruption across supply chains, insurance markets, labour and mobilisation timelines – which, in turn, directly affects bidders tendering for power and water projects in the region, and successful bidders who are awarded projects but have not yet signed the relevant contractual documents in the preferred bidder stage.
  
  
• Australian government unveils prioritised support for ‘national interest’ data centres
  The Australian government will seek to prioritise new data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure that most closely align with “national interest�, under a newly released framework.
  
  
• South African data breach highlights need for effective incident response
  A recent cybersecurity breach at South Africa’s national statistical service casts a renewed spotlight on how organisations respond to cyber attacks, an expert has said.
  
  
• Pharma companies face challenges and choices stemming from Middle East conflict
  Pharmaceutical companies facing immediate challenges from the ongoing Middle East conflict could also face longer term choices over how to make their supply chains resilient to future geopolitical shocks.
  
  
• HMRC whistleblower rewards scheme requires business response, say experts
  Businesses in the UK should review and, if necessary, update how they handle employees’ concerns about corporate compliance to coincide with the implementation of a new whistleblower reward scheme by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), experts in investigating economic crime have said.
  
  
• Abolition of retentions in UK construction sector may have ‘unintended consequences’
  Recent steps by the UK government to crack down on late payments and ban withholding of retention payments may have some unintended consequences for the construction sector.
  
  
• UK employers prepare for wider protections in public sector outsourcing beyond TUPE
  Gillian Harrington tells HRNews about the UK government’s proposed two-tier workforce reforms which could go beyond TUPE by requiring ongoing parity across workers on public sector contracts.
  
  
• HR and H&S urged to act early to secure legal privilege after serious accidents
  Zoe Betts tells HRNews how legal professional privilege can help UK employers investigate serious incidents fully while protecting their position.
  
  
• UK proposes sweeping product safety regulation reform
  A range of ambitious measures are set to overhaul and “future proof� the UK’s product safety regulation, an expert has said.
  
  
• South African regulator issues warning over excessive oil price increases
  South Africa’s competition commission has sounded a warning to businesses against price gouging amid the backdrop of ongoing international tensions, calling upon the public and businesses to report any suspected instances.
  
  
• CMA increases consumer law compliance scrutiny
  Recent investigations opened by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) highlight its growing use of new consumer law powers as it approaches the one-year anniversary of gaining them, experts in competition and consumer law have said.
  
  
• PFAS ban ‘would raise challenges for industry’
  EU regulators have proposed a broad, generic restriction on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a move they said is necessary to address risks use of the chemicals pose to the environment and human health.
  
  
• Why foreign arbitration material remains discoverable in related South African disputes
  Construction businesses often choose international arbitration for dispute resolution due to inherent concerns and advantages around the private and confidential nature of the form.
  
  
• England needs roadmap to accelerate delivery of new towns
  The next generation of new towns will require long-term certainty and genuine collaboration across Whitehall, an expert has said.
  
  
• Scotland’s heat network licensing regime to be streamlined
  Plans for a new opt-in licensing regime for heat networks in Scotland will be welcomed by operators – although they may face waiting almost two years for their implementation, according to an expert.
  
  
• Taiwan announces new offshore wind auction
  A new offshore wind auction in Taiwan is set to attract interest from international and domestic firms, with an expert at Pinsent Masons saying the next six months will be critical for developers, financiers and corporate power purchasers seeking to capitalise on the opportunity.
  
  
• Why online platform Ts and Cs may need to be rewritten for children
  Online platforms in the UK may need to re-write their terms and conditions so that they can be easily understood by children – even if they do not intend for children to access their services.
  
  
• UK financial regulators update reporting requirements
  Banks, insurers and investment firms, as well as providers of financial market infrastructure (FMI), have been given a year to adapt to new UK reporting requirements.
  
  
• South Africa accelerates expansion of electricity transmission programme
  The roll-out of South Africa’s Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) programme is expected to boost grid capacity to fulfil the country’s growing energy supply needs.
  
  
• Sala compensation claim rejection highlights challenges in proving player value
  A decision to reject a compensation claim by Cardiff City over the death of Emiliano Sala highlights the challenges of proving the full value of players to football clubs, according to experts.
  
  
• PODCAST: US, EU and UK AI training policy shifts, and UK financial ombudsman is overhauled
  US, EU and UK diverge on AI training copyright debate, and UK overhauls finance consumer body
  
  
• ‘Strategically important’ Australia-EU free trade agreement creates new opportunities
  A “strategically important� free trade agreement (FTA) and strengthened security and defence partnership between the EU and Australia will create new opportunities for businesses and firms across multiple industries, according to experts at Pinsent Masons.
  
  
• The challenges of waiving a ground for annulment in French courts
  The scope of the waiver rule contained in article 1466 of the French Civil Procedure Code (CPC) continues to be tested in domestic courts.
  
  
• Wastewater scheme signals new era of developer enabled infrastructure delivery in Ireland
  The Irish government has introduced a major new developer-led infrastructure (DLI) initiative designed to remove wastewater-related barriers that have long delayed housing projects across Ireland.
  
  
• Spike in companies transferring from AIM to main market following listing reforms, data shows
  A dramatic increase in the number of companies graduating from AIM to the London Stock Exchange’s main market underlines how regulatory reform is making the move easier and more lucrative, according to an expert.
  
  
• Ireland to host new international arbitration hub for US-Euro disputes
  The launch of a new international arbitration hub in Dublin aimed at resolving commercial disputes between US and European firms underlines the country’s growing reputation for dispute resolution, according to an expert.
  
  
• FWC rulings offer 'reassurance' for Australian employers managing long-term ill or injured workers
  Two recent decisions from the Fair Work Commission (FWC) offer important and practical guidance for employers managing long-term ill and injured workers.
  
  
• Australia tightens merger rules from April as ACCC thresholds expand
  Australia’s new mandatory merger control regime will enter its next major phase this week, on 1 April, introducing additional notification thresholds and voting power rules that expand the number of transactions requiring clearance.
  
  
• Industry figures play down Middle East conflict impact on financial services
  The UAE’s financial sector is well positioned to withstand the economic and market impact of the Middle East conflict, experts have said, endorsing views expressed by industry figures in interviews with a newspaper.
  
  
• Middle East conflict: force majeure and commercial implications in English law
  As the Middle East conflict continues, severe disruption to global supply chains is putting businesses’ contractual rights and obligations under intense scrutiny.
  
  
• WA wind farm agreements ‘major boost’ for state’s renewable energy industry
  Plans by the Western Australian government to purchase electricity from three soon-to-be-built regional wind farms are a major milestone in the state’s energy transition.
  
  
• Caveats to national security block on telecoms components, says CJEU Advocate General
  There are limitations to EU member state governments relying on national security grounds to block components from certain suppliers being used in national telecoms networks, according to a legal adviser at the EU’s highest court.
  
  
• Future Homes and Buildings Standards set in England
  Publication of new homes and buildings standards for England is welcome in supporting efforts to decarbonise UK real estate, according to an expert – but she said the “long overdue� finalisation of the standards, and the time it will take to implement them, put the UK’s climate commitments at risk.
  
  
• Website accessibility issues identified by Dutch regulator
  People with a disability cannot access most e-commerce platforms in the Netherlands because they are not “digitally accessible�, the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has said.
  
  
• CMA examines energy price hikes during Middle East conflict
  The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is scrutinising recent price surges in heating oil and road fuels after the Middle East conflict brings major disruption to global energy supplies.
  
  
• UK government to progress mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting
  New moves to require British companies with 250 or more employees to report ethnicity and disability pay gaps have the potential to drive meaningful change in wage fairness, according to an expert.
  
  
• UK loan charge reforms risk ‘inequitable outcomes’ for employers
  The government’s latest independent review of disguised remuneration schemes outlines recommendations but also raises numerous questions for employers.
  
  
• UK government unveils slimmed-down plans for seven new towns in England
  Experts say plans to create at least seven new towns signal the government’s continued drive to build communities with affordable homes to help ease the UK housing crisis.
  
  
• China tax rebate changes signal new reality for solar and battery exports
  Upcoming changes to China’s export tax rebate system will materially affect global supply chains, including South Africa’s solar panel market, an expert has said.
  
  
• Ireland looks to raise turnover thresholds for mergers
  Plans by the Irish government to raise the turnover thresholds for merger notifications could result in more below-threshold deals being ‘called in’ for scrutiny, an expert has warned.
  
  
• MEPs back EU-US trade deal – with conditions attached
  Conditions that MEPs seek to build into a prospective trade deal between the EU and US are designed to reduce European business’ exposure to geopolitical risks, according to an expert in international trade.
  
  
• Government announces three-pronged approach to tackle waste crime
  New powers to crack down on UK waste crime should also warn companies of the need for robust management practices, an expert has said.
  
  
• Middle East crisis: how to manage employee concerns during the conflict
  As the conflict in the Gulf continues, for companies operating in the region and staff working there, it creates a challenging environment in which to continue day-to-day business operations.
  
  
• What the EU Inc. proposals could mean for Irish companies
  Proposals to introduce a new optional EU-wide company law framework, commonly referred to as EU Inc. or the 28th regime, have the potential to reshape how companies are incorporated and operate across the EU.
  
  
• EU AI simplification package reaches critical milestone
  The European Parliament has endorsed the bloc’s negotiating position on the AI Omnibus, paving the way for trialogue negotiations and new rules starting on 2 August 2026.
  
  
• FAQ/redundancy – can UK employees on maternity leave be made redundant?
  Laura Kennedy tells HRNews about the legal risks facing employers who make employees on maternity leave redundant.
  
  
• HSE cases in UK highlight overlapping risks in HR and H&S investigations
  Zoe Betts tells HRNews about the legal risks which can arise with uncoordinated HR and health and safety investigations following serious workplace accidents.
  
  
• Employers plan ahead as shifts in UK immigration policy impact recruitment
  Shara Pledger tells HRNews why employers need a longer-term, coordinated approach to international recruitment as government immigration policy changes.
  
  
• Universities face tighter scrutiny under existing Prevent powers
  University students and staff in England will receive stronger protections against extremism, harassment and intimidation under new government plans.
  
  
• Regulator issues privacy guidance on age assurance technologies in Australia
  Australia’s privacy regulator has issued new guidance on age assurance technologies amid a rapidly expanding online safety regulatory framework, signalling closer scrutiny of how organisations collect, use and retain personal information, such as biometric data, when verifying users' ages.
  
  
• How NEC4 can drive collaborative project delivery in Australia
  Australia’s construction industry is looking for new and more collaborative ways of contracting for major projects. The NEC4 suite of contracts has several features which differentiate it from other contract forms and can help deliver Australia’s major public infrastructure pipeline.
  
  
• UK construction late payment and retention plans demonstrate ‘hardened stance’ by government
  UK government plans to crack down on late payments and ban withholding of retentions in the construction sector demonstrate its “hardened stance�, an expert has said.
  
  
• The duty of candour in UK judicial review
  In UK judicial review litigation, the parties and their legal representatives owe a special ‘duty of candour’ to the court – something that is not present in other types of legal proceedings.
  
  
• Warning over developer impact as Scotland approves new building safety levy
  New legislation in Scotland which will raise an extra levy on some new residential builds will have a significant impact on the viability of new housebuilding, an expert has warned.
  
  
• UPC looks to CJEU to determine limits to jurisdictional reach
  The first referral by the Unified Patent Court (UPC) to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will bring vital clarity for businesses over the UPC’s ability to issue relief for patent infringement in EU non-UPC countries, and the liability of EU-based authorised representatives, according to experts.
  
  
• Dubai looks for greater transparency over virtual asset ‘Travel Rule’ implementation
  New guidance for virtual asset providers operating in Dubai gives the first clear picture of how oversight will work under stricter verification requirements known as the ‘Travel Rule’, according to an expert.
  
  
• New civil transaction reform is a ‘significant shift’ in UAE contract law
  The introduction of a new civil transaction law marks a ‘significant shift’ in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by, for the first time, setting out a framework governing precontractual negotiations and disclosure obligations.
  
  
• Egypt strengthens pro-arbitration stance as reforms and flagship events gather pace
  Egypt’s ongoing arbitration reforms and the launch of Egypt Arbitration Days underscore the growing stature of the jurisdiction in the international arbitration community.
  
  
• PFAS regulation in the EU
  There is increasing scrutiny over the impact that chemicals have on people and the environment. Particular regulatory attention in the EU has been on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
  
  
• UK automotive decarbonisation must not mean deindustrialisation
  The UK initiative that encourages a move away from petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles to zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs) is working – but the cost of complying with the ZEV mandate is too high and unsustainable in the long-term. That was the clear message delivered by the UK automotive industry at the SMMT Electrified 2026 event in London earlier this month.
  
  
• Data centre projects in Ireland face legal challenge impact
  Data centre development in Ireland could stall as a result of legal action lodged by environmental activists, experts have said.
  
  
• Data requests to support compensation claims can be refused
  Businesses that can determine that someone has filed a data subject access request (DSAR) for the purpose of artificially creating the conditions in which they might bring a compensation claim against them can refuse to share the data requested with those individuals, even if it is the first DSAR received from the individuals, the EU’s highest court has ruled.
  
  
• Financial consumer protection changes shifting mass claims landscape in UK and Ireland
  With major reforms on the horizon, 2026 is set to be a defining year for consumer protection and mass claims across financial services in the UK and Ireland.
  
  
• PFAS regulation in the UK
  Businesses across sectors and throughout supply chains are increasingly being advised to consider the risk they are exposed to from growing scrutiny of ‘forever chemicals’.
  
  
• The UK can learn from the past to avoid geopolitics impacting energy prices
  As events unfold in the Middle East, and the security and cost of the UK’s energy supplies become an increasingly hot topic, two opposing narratives have emerged.
  
  
• Central Bank of Ireland sets 2026 supervisory priorities
  A need for better governance around data, cyber resilience and AI uptake, and weak controls in battling financial crime are among the risks the Irish financial sector faces in 2026, according to the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI).
  
  
• Hong Kong SAR court halts ‘fraud arbitration’, confirming strict limits on reopening awards
  A Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) court has rejected a fresh bid to reopen a high value shareholder dispute, finding a new arbitration based on allegations of fraud was an abuse of power that threatened the certainty that businesses rely on in cross-border deals.
  
  
• UK AI copyright plans align – and diverge – with the EU position
  The UK government’s decision not to extend the text and data mining exception in copyright law to facilitate AI training differs from the approach EU policymakers have taken on the issue, an expert has said.
  
  
• Training AI on copyrighted content is not infringing, says Trump administration
  AI developers can use others’ copyrighted content to train their models without infringing US copyright laws, according to the US government.
  
  
• US child safety measures set out in new AI policy framework
  Online platforms could face new obligations on child safety in the US in future under a new AI framework set out by the Trump administration. The policy highlights the continuing focus on child online safety by policymakers globally, according to a technology law expert.
  
  
• Potential supply-chain risks from sand mining require construction companies’ attention
  Construction companies involved in infrastructure projects in South Africa should factor environmental and socio-economic risks arising from sand mining into their supply chain due diligence practices.
  
  
• Middle East conflict: ‘proactive’ Central Bank supports UAE banks to help businesses
  Banks in the UAE should be better able to absorb the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, and support other businesses affected by the situation, owing to the proactive leadership shown by the state’s central bank, experts have said.
  
  
• Court of Appeal redefines 'building' under tenants' right of first refusal
  The Court of Appeal for England and Wales has overruled a longstanding High Court decision on the meaning of 'building' under the tenants' right of first refusal provisions, providing further guidance but also, exceptionally, inviting government intervention, an expert has said.
  
  
• Pension Ombudsman rejects SSAS member claim over maladministration and investment loss
  A recent decision from the UK Pension Ombudsman has shown the challenges failing to provide clear instructions can have on small, self-administered pension schemes.
  
  
• Philippines sets out nuclear regulatory pathway ahead of 2032 target for reactors
  The government of the Philippines has made clear the steps needed if the country is to successfully generate nuclear power by 2032, following the release of its plans to streamline approvals, bolster investor confidence and support its efforts to meet rapidly growing electricity demand.
  
  
• Ruling highlights risks for Australian voluntary administrators when new funding is available
  A recent Federal Court of Australia decision has highlighted the significant personal risks for voluntary administrators (VAs) who fail to act swiftly and transparently when a company seeks to terminate an administration as new funding becomes available.
  
  
• Australian businesses must set targets to deliver genuine gains in gender equality
  Australian employers now face heightened expectations to deliver genuine, evidence-based gains in gender equality as they prepare to set mandatory targets under Workplace Gender Equality Agency Australia’s (WEGA) strengthened reporting framework.
  
  
• England cemented as key destination for arbitration
  The past year has once again proved that England and Wales remains one of the key seats and industry hubs for arbitration.
  
  
• Impersonation fraud risk flagged by pensions regulator
  Pension scheme administrators and trustees in the UK have been advised to review and, if necessary, update processes around data security and identity verification amidst concerns over impersonation fraud.
  
  
• Companies should get ahead of mandatory gender pay gap and menopause action plans
  UK companies need to start preparing now for the introduction of gender equality and menopause action plans, ensuring they are ready to comply when new legal requirements take effect on a mandatory basis, experts have warned.
  
  
• Middle East conflict: sanctions risk posed by re-routing of supply chains
  Businesses exploring changes to their supply chains owing to the Middle East conflict have been advised to ensure they build sanctions-related checks into that process – notwithstanding pressures to adapt quickly to events.
  
  
• Chinese court’s rejection of ‘upcycling’ defence shows limits of brand exhaustion
  A recent Chinese court decision rejecting an ‘upcycling’ defence in the context of pre-owned luxury handbags highlights the growing tension between circular economy practices and IP rights, in particular trade mark rights.
  
  
• Complaint against colleges highlights challenges over competing protected beliefs
  Theological colleges in England may have legal protections to pursue faith based aims without falling foul of regulatory requirements, despite free speech and academic freedom laws, experts have said.
  
  
• Indicators point to UK private equity deal-making uptick
  There are early indications that 2026 will be a strong year for UK private equity transactions after a stop-start previous 12 months.
  
  
• EU Pay Transparency Directive: implementation across EU member states
  The EU Pay Transparency Directive entered into force in May 2023 and the deadline of 7 June 2026 for member states to implement local legislation in line with its requirements is now fast approaching.
  
  
• England and Wales look to overhaul land rights disclosures
  Plans to require options, pre-emption rights and other contractual controls of land deals in England and Wales to be registered in a new public database represent a “very big step� towards transparency in the land market, according to an expert.
  
  
• UK Treasury unveils largest financial services overhaul in decades
  The UK government’s plans to reform the role of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will require careful implementation and pose potential transitional risks, an expert has warned.
  
  
• The UK AI policy pivot signalled by new copyright reports
  A pivoting of UK policy on AI can be implied from the government’s new AI copyright report when considered alongside comments made by chancellor Rachel Reeves earlier this week.
  
  
• UK firms review salary sacrifice arrangements before 1 April NMW rises
  Jon Fisher tells HRNews why employers should check their pay arrangements carefully to avoid inadvertent breaches of the national minimum wage legislation.
  
  
• HR shapes equity incentives as Middle East employers compete for talent
  James Sullivan-Tailyour tells HRNews about HR’s role in the design and rollout of equity incentives in the Middle East.
  
  
• Education providers review international recruitment as UK imposes visa brake
  Shara Pledger tells HRNews how the UK government’s visa break will suspend applications for student visas and skilled worker visas from some countries from 26 March 2026.
  
  
• International arbitration: reform, enforcement and technology reshape global risk landscape
  Over the past 12 months, the global arbitration landscape has continued to evolve at pace, cementing arbitration’s role as the dispute resolution mechanism of choice for businesses operating across borders.
  
  
• Revised Saudi labour laws significantly raise compliance requirements for businesses
  Revised Saudi labour laws have significantly raised the compliance obligations for businesses by expanding reporting, documentation, and digital record‑keeping obligations.
  
  
• Publication of SIAC challenge decisions improves transparency
  Experts at Pinsent Masons say that the launch of the SIAC compendium of challenge decisions is a move that both strengthens transparency and improves predictability for SIAC users.
  
  
• Middle East conflict: force majeure and other pathways to relief for UAE construction projects
  The regional conflict is causing significant disruption and impacting construction projects across the Middle East, with ripple effects extending well beyond the immediate area.
  
  
• JBCC: understanding the variances between nominated and selected subcontractors
  South Africa’s JBCC suite of construction contracts has specific subcontracts agreements that work together with the Principal Building Agreement (PBA).
  
  
• CMA examines agentic AI and algorithmic collusion
  The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is increasing its focus on agentic AI and algorithmic collusion through competition law and consumer protection work.
  
  
• South African court confirms servitudes cannot delay projects
  A recent judgment will have far-reaching implications for energy developers, landowners and rights holders navigating Eskom servitudes in South Africa, an expert has said.
  
  
• New Australian data centre rules aim to improve energy grid security
  The independent body that advises the Australian government on energy market rules and conducts reviews of the energy sector has published draft technical standards for large data centres and similar facilities.
  
  
• AI, ESG and breach of warranties drive increased arbitration in complex M&A deals
  The recent uptick in increased arbitration of M&A-related disputes looks set to continue, following a year marked by a surge in major deals and geopolitical tension that will continue to cast a shadow over the sector.
  
  
• Rising investment disputes and evolving regional dynamics impact Western Africa arbitration
  Investment arbitration continues to sit at the heart of dispute resolution across Western and Francophone Africa, fuelled by increasing construction activity, regulatory volatility and financial pressures affecting major projects.
  
  
• China transforms from regional player to ‘global powerhouse’ international arbitration hub
  Significant changes to mainland China’s arbitration landscape are expected following last year’s introduction of the revised Arbitration Law, effective from March 2026, after a multi-year consultation period.
  
  
• Employment Rights Act raises bar for rejecting flexible working requests
  The Employment Rights Act (ERA) will introduce changes to how flexible working applications in England, Scotland and Wales are handled, putting more focus on employers being seen to consider the needs of their workers.
  
  
• EU Inc. could shake-up Germany’s corporate system
  Plans to enable new companies to register online in the EU within 48 hours could prompt Germany and other EU countries to rethink the processes they have in place to enable the digital incorporation of companies in their jurisdictions.
  
  
• China’s anti-foreign sanctions regime enters new era of enforcement
  China’s strengthened anti foreign sanctions regime is set for more assertive enforcement in 2026, heightening the need for foreign businesses to adopt agile, coordinated compliance strategies.
  
  
• Contractor record-keeping vital to Middle East conflict claims
  Construction contractors whose work has been impacted by ongoing conflict in the Middle East have been urged to focus on building up evidence to support contractual claims they might wish to pursue for recovering an increase in their costs.
  
  
• Middle East conflict: African port upgrades will offer alternative to Red Sea supply routes
  The strain on port capacity in southern Africa owing to the rerouting of global shipping traffic caused by the Middle East conflict poses an immediate risk to the viability of projects, but a programme of infrastructure updates should help reduce these risks in future, an expert has said.
  
  
• Singapore opens new entry path in bid to lure AI and tech leaders
  A new, longer work permit offering for AI and technology professionals will help keep Singapore competitive in attracting top foreign talent to bolster its digital industries, according to an expert.
  
  
• Investing in Ireland
  Ireland’s pro-business environment, coupled with clear regulatory frameworks and its commitment to innovation and infrastructure, make it the ideal location for companies seeking growth in a thriving EU market.
  
  
• Podcast: Business impact of the ME conflict
  We examine how the Middle East conflict affects companies, employees and projects, and assess the effect of a global energy price shock.
  
  
• SIAC's record year underscores global reach and India's strategic importance
  The Singapore International Arbitration Centre’s (SIAC) latest statistics underscore Singapore’s continued growth as a disputes hub, according to experts at Pinsent Masons.
  
  
• Need for broader protections highlighted as judge makes first SLAPP ruling under ECCTA
  An historic ruling against a multi-million pound libel suit highlights the needs for broader speech protection laws in the UK, according to an expert.
  
  
• UK launches new anti-fraud strategy
  Plans for a new cross-agency crackdown on online fraud represent an ambitious attempt to improve the UK’s response to economic crime, according to experts.
  
  
• Supreme Court of Victoria scrutinises hybrid arbitration clause for the first time
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