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America first? The continuing rise of class actions in England and Wales A long-standing feature of the US legal system, the growth of class actions in England and Wales continues to represent a significant risk for many businesses operating in this jurisdiction even without the adoption of a full US-style class action culture... Reflections and Projections on FCA Enforcement As we enter 2025, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) finds itself at a key juncture. Over the past year, it has made progress in refining its enforcement strategy, adopting a more proactive approach to interventions, and increasing the pace and fo... 2025 activism playbook: trends, expectations, and corporate preparedness Globally, shareholder activism in 2024 has continued to rebound from the pandemic downturn, with campaign activity nearly at the record levels reached in 2018.  M&A Disputes: a reminder on high risk areas for disputes and the latest on managing them Following a period of geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty, while M&A activity has come back, it has brought with it an uptick in disputes between parties looking to get out of bad deals or, at the less extreme end of the spectrum, partie... "All change" for consumer protection: what you need to know Recent years have seen consumer protection propelled to the top of the agenda for policymakers and regulators. In Spring 2025, long-awaited reforms under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC Act) will overhaul the UK consumer law regim... Digital Regulation: What to expect in 2025 Artificial intelligence: Growing litigation risk Tech M&A in 2025: A renewed focus on innovation and growth drives M&A opportunities EU and UK operational resilience: One aim, two approaches Navigating digital transformation: lessons from the AT&T vs. Broadcom Dispute