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Contractual interpretation and formation: back to basics

Lydia Danon and Jordan Waldock outline the critical role of fundamental principles of contractual interpretation and formation in legal disputes

Choose your remedy wisely

When the court finds a breach of the director’s fiduciary duty but the company has suffered no loss, choose your remedy wisely say Mark Goodwin and Hannah Catterall

Social media's impact on professional standards and regulatory compliance

Ben Voller and Sheetul Sowdagur argue that social media blurs professional standards, urging regulated professionals to balance personal posts with public trust

Data breach investigations: challenges in attributing cyber-attacks

In the evolving landscape of cyber threats, even skilled legal professionals face significant ethical and legal risks from misattributing cyber attacks, underscoring the necessity for rigorous forensic analysis

The UK Modern Slavery Act at nine: an assessment

Jasmin Kreutzer and Christos Kypraios review the progress made by the Modern Slavery Act since its implementation and the recent reversal of that progress being caused by the current government’s approach to immigration

Companies House, the ECCTA 2023 and new criminal sanctions

Mark Jones and Henry Watkinson detail the changes for Companies House introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, which mark a significant shift in the role of Companies House

Improving the effectiveness of the Money Laundering Regulations

Niall Hearty considers the UK government’s consultation on reforms to the Money Laundering Regulations

The Seychelles: enhancing the proposed framework for virtual asset service providers

Seychelles attracts major cryptocurrency platforms with its balanced regulatory environment that fosters innovation while ensuring security and stability, says Malcolm Moller.