After the financial crisis, dealmaking among banks in different countries in Europe fell to a standstill. But recently, Italian lender UniCredit revealed that it had built up a stake in Germany’s Commerzbank, prompting discussions of a possible tie-up. EU policymakers and politicians believe cross-border deals like this could unlock European bankin…

A multi-billion Euro agreement was left in the balance after Russia invaded Ukraine and sanctions were imposed. The Supreme Court was left to decide whether English courts had jurisdiction to impose an injunction that would halt proceedings in Russia.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.com…

On November 5, voters in the US will head to the polls to decide who should be the next president: Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. But over the past several months, people from around the world have been placing millions of dollars on who will win that race. As interest in betting on US politics reaches a new high, the FT’s Oliver Roeder and Sam Lea…

When a claim for asylum was denied, the courts were asked to consider whether the Home Secretary had given sufficient thought to the best interests of the children.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comAf Marcus Cleaver

Activist investors tend to rely on an element of surprise to catch their target company off guard: quietly building up a stake and swooping in with a slide deck full of strategic changes at just the right moment. That’s not what happened at the beginning of a recent campaign led by the hedge fund Starboard Value against pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.…

A landfill has been emitting noxious gases and so a local resident decided to bring a judicial review claim against the regulator but was this the correct legal action to take?“Suitable alternative remedies in JR: focusing on the claimant’s objectives” by Gabriel Tan https://administrativecourtblog.wordpress.com/2024/10/16/suitable-alternative-reme…

When it comes to trading, Wall Street’s investment banks are falling further behind. And independent trading firms, such as Jane Street and Citadel Securities, are taking the lead in everything from stocks and options to derivatives and crypto. The trading firms argue that they’ve made the process more efficient, but what risks does that carry? The…

After mounting a comeback, Netflix shares recently hit all-time highs. But its success is in stark contrast to the rest of Hollywood, which is struggling to adapt in an industry that is becoming more and more dominated by tech companies. The FT’s Los Angeles bureau chief Chris Grimes explains how Netflix came out on top and how its dominance could …

Do football referees have a contract of employment as far as the law is concerned? We discuss that question and proposed changes to employment law.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comAf Marcus Cleaver

Volkswagen is facing a crisis. Often considered a symbol of Germany’s industrial power, it’s now reckoning with a difficult transition to electric vehicles, among other issues. And now, management is considering breaking a long-held taboo: closing German factories. Patricia Nilsson, the FT’s Frankfurt correspondent, heads to VW’s headquarters in Wo…

Controversial 'fire-and-rehire' practices were discussed by the Supreme Court and we look at Labour's proposals on this matter.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribehttps://uklawweekly.gumroad.com/Music from bensound.comAf Marcus Cleaver

Companies in Japan have long avoided foreign acquisitions. But Canada-based Alimentation Couche-Tard’s recent unsolicited bid for the owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain is testing that premise. The FT’s Tokyo bureau chief Leo Lewis examines how these events could shape corporate Japan’s future. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -…

As Jay Powell’s Federal Reserve contemplates making the first interest rate cut in more than two years, we’re taking a step back with the FT’s US financial commentator Robert Armstrong. How did Powell tame inflation without crashing the economy? And how might history judge his leadership? Clips from Associated Press - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - …

This week, we’re revisiting an episode from last year. For decades, the global centre for oil trading has been Geneva, Switzerland. But Russia’s war in Ukraine changed that. Sanctions have made it harder for western traders to move Russian oil. Now, traders are flocking to a new trading hub that has no restrictions on oil from Russia: the United Ar…

Private credit took Wall Street by storm. But at a software company called Pluralsight, recent loan troubles are now highlighting risks that could be hidden in the sector. The FT’s senior US corporate finance correspondent Eric Platt and Due Diligence reporter Amelia Pollard walk through what went wrong with Pluralsight, and how that could shape pr…

What should happen when there is a statutory requirement but Parliament has failed to state what the consequences of failing to meet that requirement are? In this episode we follow the Supreme Court as they attempt to fill in the gaps.https://uklawweekly.gumroad.com/https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.com…

Hundreds of companies have moved their headquarters to Texas in recent years, including big names like Tesla, HP and Charles Schwab. They’ve been enticed by low taxes, light regulation and the promise to run their businesses on their own terms. But the FT’s Houston correspondent Myles McCormick explains that there might be limits to that message of…

Temporary Exclusion Orders are designed to protect the UK from the threat of terrorism but what rights does a person subject to such an order have to see the evidence against them?Civil rights under the ECHR and anti-terrorism measures: QX v Secretary of State for the Home Department by Lewis Graham - https://administrativecourtblog.wordpress.com/2…

Indian equities are soaring right now. The country’s benchmark Nifty 50 index has doubled in just five years, beating out the pace of Japan, China and even the US. And it’s all being driven by millions of domestic investors who are piling into the market for the first time. But this boom has regulators sounding the alarm. The FT’s Mumbai correspond…

This week, we’re bringing you something from our fellow FT podcast, The Economics Show with Soumaya Keynes. Sir Angus Deaton won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2015. So when he says he is rethinking many of his assumptions about the field, it matters. Today on the show, Soumaya discusses what we are getting wrong about everything from inequality t…

In this corporation tax case, one company disputed with HMRC whether a management expense was revenue expenditure or capital expenditure.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comAf Marcus Cleaver

Remuneration among CEOs in the US is rising quickly. It’s been hard to miss recent examples of massive pay packages, like for Tesla’s Elon Musk. But that growth is far outpacing that of wages for everyday workers in the US. The FT’s corporate governance reporter Patrick Temple-West outlines some reasons this is happening and looks at whether change…

A flight being cancelled is the worst nightmare for any holidaymaker. In this case, the Supreme Court addresses the compensation available for those affected.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comAf Marcus Cleaver

Two recent Supreme Court decisions have taken a lot of rulemaking power away from federal agencies. And it could shake up how businesses in the US operate. Many chief executives are happy about these decisions — the less regulation, the better. But could these rulings come with their own risks? Clips from Bloomberg, CBS News, CNBC - - - - - - - - -…

What requirements does a contract have to meet in order for it to be considered a construction contract?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comAf Marcus Cleaver

The Labour Party has come back into power in the UK after 14 years. For the City of London, this brings hope for some stability amid the rise of competing financial sectors around the world. But will efforts to revitalize markets and the economy work out? The FT’s chief UK business correspondent Michael O’Dwyer analyzes the expectations of City of …

What sort of responsibility do sewerage undertakers have for foul water discharges? This hot-button topic during the election campaign comes to the Supreme Court as the Justices decide a civil case brought by the Manchester Ship Canal Company.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.com…

The owner of motor racing giant Formula One is racing to capture the American sports audience. Thanks, in part, to efforts like the Netflix series Drive to Survive, it has caught the attention of many new fans. But FT sports business reporter Samuel Agini examines whether this league’s push into the US will stick — and keep growing. Clips from Netf…

A defamation claim against the Home Secretary was thrown out for abuse of process but under what circumstances should a person be able to protect their reputation?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comAf Marcus Cleaver

This week, we’re revisiting an episode from earlier this year. BlackRock chief executive Larry Fink has been on the hunt for the money manager’s next “transformational” deal. In January, Fink revealed that he had finally found it with the acquisition of a private capital firm, Global Infrastructure Partners. The FT’s US financial editor Brooke Mast…

An Environmental Impact Assessment is required for certain development projects but just how far and wide should such an inquiry go?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comAf Marcus Cleaver

Exxon Mobil struck black gold in 2015 when it discovered a massive oil reserve off the coast of Guyana in South America. It’s poised to make Guyana the fourth-largest offshore oil developer in the world, and it's already jump-started a transformation within the developing economy. But will this oil bonanza benefit Guyana’s people? The FT’s US energ…

If a malicious falsehood is published, can damages be recovered for injury to feelings even if no financial loss was suffered?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comAf Marcus Cleaver

Banks in the US are locked in a bitter fight with regulators. It’s all about a proposed set of rules with an unusual name, Basel III Endgame. Regulators say the rules will help avoid future banking crises. Banks say they’re overkill and could hurt everyday Americans. The FT’s US banking editor Joshua Franklin explains how the industry is pushing ba…

In November, online fast-fashion giant Shein filed paperwork to go public in the US. Since then the process has not moved forward at all — and it looks like Shein’s ties to Beijing could be to blame. The FT’s China tech correspondent Eleanor Olcott explains how Shein has tried to distance itself from China to appease US regulators, and where it mig…

When can an act of God allow a party to unilaterally suspend a contract?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comAf Marcus Cleaver