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In a much-anticipated judgment (Saipem SPA & Ors v Petrofac Limited & Anor [2025] EWCA Civ 821), the English Court of Appeal overturned the High Court’s sanction of Petrofac’s restructuring plans (the Plans). Petrofac was...more
Final report recommends the digitisation of UK shareholdings through a fully intermediated system of shareholding, with an interim phase of digitised share registers....more
On 1 April 2022, the UK introduced a new tax advantaged corporate structure, a "qualifying asset holding company" ("QAHC"), which benefits from a number of UK tax breaks. A crucial requirement for QAHC eligibility is that...more
In 2024 we have seen a significant increase in listed corporate bidders offering their equity to target company shareholders in UK public M&A deals, including on offers made by non-UK listed companies. In the year to date,...more
As collective redress actions rise, sponsor and corporate statements are under high scrutiny, with an industry developing to take advantage....more
Dealmakers are learning to navigate a stricter regulatory environment as UK and EU authorities take an increasingly interventionist stance Global dealmaking experienced a slowdown in 2023 as the market battled headwinds on...more
Along with other stock exchanges across the world, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) had a challenging 2023, recording only 23 new listings with a total value of less than US$1 billion. This represented a 23 percent...more
In the United Kingdom's corporate governance, a development recently emerged with the introduction of the UK Corporate Governance Code and its accompanying Guidance. This change aims to provide more transparent, accessible...more
Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. The Series is written by members of our...more
The UK market continues to prove a fertile hunting ground for shareholder activism, with US-based investors spearheading a significant proportion of public campaigns during 2023. These seasoned investors with a track record...more
In July, the U.K. Digitization Taskforce released an interim report containing a series of potential recommendations for the government, regulators and market participants, in order to achieve full digitization of the U.K....more
In the recent Court of Appeal judgment in DnaNudge Limited v. Ventura Capital GP Limited [2023] EWCA Civ 1142, the court confirmed that a provision of the company’s articles allowing for the conversion of Series A shares to...more
HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) has published a policy paper, accompanied by draft legislation, which confirms the removal of the 1.5% charge to stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax (“SDRT”) on the issuance of UK shares into...more
The UK economy continues to deal with significant upheaval, and the outlook for investors holding significant equity stakes in UK portfolio companies is increasingly hard to predict. A change in the trading relationship with...more
On 3 May 2023 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its consultation paper (CP23/10) setting out a blueprint for significant reforms of the UK listing regime for issuers of shares. The policy proposals are intended...more
The UK Takeover Panel (the “Panel”) has introduced amendments to the definition of “acting in concert” under the Takeover Code (the “Code”) and, in particular, the circumstances in which the Panel will presume parties to be...more
The Private Investment Fund Rules ("PIF") regime was updated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission ("GFSC") in 2021 to expand the available PIF product options. PIFs are governed by the Private Investment Fund Rules...more
U.K. institutional investor bodies, including the Investment Association (IA), Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) and Glass, Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis) recently published...more
On 4 November 2022, the UK Pre-Emption Group (PEG) issued a new Statement of Principles on disapplying pre-emption rights and associated template resolutions. The Statement of Principles has been revised with immediate effect...more
Introduction - In its judgment in Re Compound Photonic Group Ltd, the Court of Appeal has given helpful guidance on the scope of good faith obligations in a shareholders’ agreement....more
FCA publishes discussion paper on replacing current premium and standard listing segments with new single listing segment and sponsor regime reforms- On 26 May 2022, the FCA published a discussion paper (DP22/2) seeking...more
A rebound in European corporate transactions has driven a double-digit acceleration in leveraged finance earmarked for M&A (excl. buyouts), with a robust pipeline setting the stage for an active 2022. In the summer of...more
2021 has been an exceptional year for the London Corporate team at White & Case, with a strong performance across the practice, including White & Case advising on nearly 50 deals involving publicly listed companies in the UK...more