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ESG in the year of the election Join partner Harry Hecht and our Head of Business and Human Rights Moira Thompson Oliver as they sit down with Michael Arnold, partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, to discuss the politicisation of ESG against the backdrop of elections in the UK, US...
Manifesto commitments: Potential impact on UK Energy and Infrastructure The UK General Election on 4 July 2024 takes place in the broader context of heightened geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures, with energy security, net zero targets, and economic growth remaining key concerns on both the national and...
The Lens Newsletter - June 2024 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Saughter and May.
What to do about the EU AI Act? In this podcast, Laura Houston and Jordan Ellison discussed the changing tech environment, particularly around AI, and its effect on the legal landscape. As part of their conversation, they discussed the new EU AI Act which will soon become law,...
Geopolitics and conflict: how to navigate challenging human rights contexts Businesses operating in areas affected by political instability and conflict face many challenges. In our latest Governance and Sustainability Horizon Scanning piece, we delve into the myriad challenges, ranging from risks to employees to disrupted supply...
The Lens Newsletter - April 2024 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Saughter and May.
Non-financial misconduct: five things we are thinking about Non-financial misconduct (NFM) is an increasingly hot topic in the financial sector. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) are currently consulting on measures to strengthen their regulation of NFM. This will...
The Lens Newsletter - March 2024 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Saughter and May.
FRC publishes updated Corporate Governance Code and Associated Guidance On 24 January the FRC published the final version of the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 (Code), with the accompanying Corporate Governance Code Guidance (Code Guidance) published a week later. This briefing looks at the key changes and highlights some...
The Lens Newsletter - February 2024 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Saughter and May.
Digital Infrastructure - Looking Back, Looking Ahead Digital infrastructure continues to attract record levels of investment and regulatory scrutiny. In the below link, we take a brief look back at some of the key themes and trends that we saw shaping the sector from our work in 2023, and share our thoughts...
The Lens Newsletter - January 2024 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Saughter and May.
COP28: Impacts for business The 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN's Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) drew to a late close last week following last minute negotiations over the headline text from the negotiations, the Global Stocktake Text (GST). Below, we...
EU AI Act - Political Agreement reached After months of fierce debate, political agreement was finally reached on the EU’s landmark AI Act on 8th December 2023. Ursula von der Leyen described it as “the first-ever comprehensive legal framework on Artificial Intelligence worldwide” and it is...
COP28: Discussion points for business from week 1 This year’s 28th Conference of the Parties to discuss international action on climate change (COP28) has seen energy, nature, carbon markets, finance and fairness developing as central themes. And whilst there is pressure for governments to do more, the...
The Lens Newsletter - November 2023 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Saughter and May.
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: Upcoming reform to limited partnerships This briefing provides an overview of the changes to the Limited Partnership regime introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (in particular the provisions requiring more information about the partners and partnership to be...
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: Get your house in order    
The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism begins to bite The reporting obligations under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism came into force on 1 October 2023. explain the background to the EU CBAM discuss its current and future coverage summarise the key takeaways for...
The Lens Newsletter - October 2023 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Saughter and May.
Cineworld: Restructuring goes to Hollywood Following its acquisition of the Regal cinema chain in the US in 2018, Cineworld, with its English-incorporated parent company, London premium listing and status as a household name in the UK cinema industry, became a truly transatlantic business.  ...
Architecture of a Global Plastics Treaty: Deconstructing the Zero Draft The Global Plastics Treaty negotiations aim to confront escalating challenges caused by transboundary plastic pollution. While existing international legal instruments target specific elements of the problem, the proposed treaty offers a unique...
The Lens Newsletter - September 2023 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Saughter and May.
Two steps forward, no steps back - Corporate criminal liability reform Now that UK Parliament is back in session following the summer recess, there is renewed political momentum behind the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill. The Bill includes reform of criminal liability for corporates. It would: (1) create a new...