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A Restructuring Plan can help financially distressed African companies secure a stable future. Andy Charters, Amaechi Nsofor and Neil Gore explain the benefits of this powerful tool – having had first-hand experience through our roles working on the three African restructuring plans to have been sanctioned.

Billions in overpaid tax may be sitting unclaimed across Europe and UK funds, and life insurance companies are entitled to their share. Martin Killer explores why now is the time for institutional investors to act, driven by recent tax and legal developments, as well as ongoing fiduciary responsibilities.

Two cases from the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes show how natural resource damages can be calculated.

HMRC continues to focus on tackling offshore non-compliance. Louisa Beciri explores its increased focus in this area, and the action taxpayers and their professional advisors can take.

Employment tax risk: A guide to compliance

The Amendments to FRS 102 bring in significant changes to the reporting standard for both revenue recognition and lease accounting (amongst other incremental changes), which will broadly align these accounting requirements to those of IFRS 15 ‘Revenue from contracts with customers’ and IFRS 16 ‘Leases’.

Scaling sustainability: How the UK mid-market is future-proofing growth

HMRC has recently stepped up its focus on ESS-related fraud. What does this mean for implicated traders?

AI now sits at the heart of business value, and private equity firms must carefully assess the real impact of solutions when evaluating targets. Aislinn Mae outlines the key priorities to consider, including the quality of AI solutions, data sources, scalability, cybersecurity, compliance, and team expertise.

The Bank of England is consulting on a major overhaul of the UK’s regulatory framework for central counterparties (CCPs), aiming to strengthen resilience and foster innovation. Paul Young explains what’s changing, why it matters and how market participants can prepare.

The FCA has published its long-awaited motor finance commission redress consultation, offering greater clarity for the market. Rob Arthur, Darren Castle, Chris Laverty and Abbie Van Cleef take a closer look at the redress calculation methodology and how to manage the key challenges.

The European Banking Authority has published a report on cross-border banking services and the regulatory boundaries for third-country firms operating in the EU. Rashim Arora explores the findings and how firms can prepare for the end of remote access to EU clients alongside an evolving compliance landscape.

The tax terrain for the travel sector is shifting - stay ahead of global tax changes

The restructuring plan, which includes a cross-crass cram down provision, is an effective tool for PE sponsors with over-leveraged or distressed businesses.

There's a new data governor in town and it's reshaping how organisations manage personal data. Alfie Duffen, Charley Wright and Lovelee May Ramel explain how businesses can use the UK’s Data Use and Access Act (DUAA) 2025 to gain a competitive edge.

Insurers are currently preparing solvent exit plans, with less than a year left to meet PRA requirements. Klaas de Vries, Russell Simpson and Leonard Mapfumo take stock of firms’ progress and how to overcome the remaining hurdles.