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Refining the law in relation to WFOs

Recent cases have spotlighted the principles that relate to worldwide freezing orders, says Nicola Sharp

Hunt v Singh: the lay of the land on director’s duties following Sequana

In exploring the Hunt v Singh decision, Jonathan Gorman clarifies when directors' duties to creditors arise, emphasising knowledge of insolvency risks over mere financial distress

The legal implications of a crisis in the Red Sea

Alex McIntosh discusses the impact of the Red Sea crisis on international trade and the potential legal disputes specific to commercial shipping

The UK’s Cyber Governance Code of Practice

Beverley Flynn and Sinead Hughes discuss the government’s proposed voluntary Cyber Governance Code of Practice and what it would mean for businesses

The seizure of assets through the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA)

Sam Healey tackles the seizure of crypto-assets following changes to the law

Smoothing cross-UK border deals: the Moveable Transactions Act advantage

New Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 aligns Scottish debt finance with UK, simplifying cross-border business and spurring activity, says Ross Caldwell

The winding down of the Financial Reporting Council cannot be allowed to halt progress

Paul Brehony discusses the current state of play concerning the legislation on audit and corporate governance reforms

The rise of counterfeit vehicle parts in the EU market

Sam Healey stresses the need for better detection, prevention, and awareness to combat this multi-million-euro challenge