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Future Legal Leaders Network (FLLN) - October

22 Oct 2026

A relaxed space to connect with peers early in your legal career.

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HMRC issues new guidance: what you need to know

Published on 09 Oct 2026. By Adam Craggs, Partner, Head of Tax, Investigations & Financial Crime and Liam McKay, Of Counsel

HMRC has issued guidance on the new Prohibition of Promotion (POP) regime contained in Part 6 of the Finance Act 2026, highlighting the significant penalties that can apply to those who promote certain tax avoidance arrangements.

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The Week That Was - 9 October 2026

Published on 09 Oct 2026. By Katharine Cusack, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was on 9 October 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 9 October 2026

Published on 09 Oct 2026. By Rachael Healey, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Kate Hill, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was on 9 October 2026, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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Take 10: 9 October 2026

Published on 09 Oct 2026. By Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner and Alex Wilson, Partner and Samantha Thompson, Senior Associate and Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate and Alex Littlewood, Senior Associate (Barrister) and Thomas Otter , Senior Associate and Alex Pollock, Associate and Megan Grew, Associate and Niamh Greene, Associate and Lydia Robinson, Associate and Alice Wormald, Trainee Solicitor and Lizzie Ware, Trainee Solicitor

Hello and welcome back to Take 10. We hope our readers are refreshed from the summer break and that you enjoy our fortnightly digest of the latest updates in media and communications law. All feedback is welcome and if you have any questions on any of the content covered in this edition, please reach out to a member of the team.

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HMRC's New Anti-Avoidance Information Powers

Published on 08 Oct 2026. By Liam McKay, Of Counsel

HMRC has published guidance on the new anti-avoidance information notices (AAINs), contained in Part 6 of the Finance Act 2026. The new powers give HMRC significantly broader information-gathering powers when investigating the promotion or facilitation of tax avoidance.

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Press and Media

RPC strengthens Professional & Financial Risk practice as Michelle Johnston joins as Partner

Published on 07 Oct 2026. By Michelle Johnston, Partner

International law firm RPC has appointed Michelle Johnston as a Partner in its Bristol office, strengthening the firm's growing Professional & Financial Risk (PFR) practice and enhancing its support for insurers and professional services clients facing complex claims and high-value disputes.

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The Work Couch Live: The workforce revolution

07 Oct 2026

Join our Employment, Engagement, and Equality team for a special live episode of The Work Couch - our popular podcast series that brings employment law to life in a practical, accessible, and commercial way.

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UK prize draws: HMRC scrutiny of VAT treatment

Published on 06 Oct 2026. By Jasprit Singh, Senior Associate and Michelle Sloane, Partner

HMRC is scrutinising the VAT treatment adopted by operators of prize draws offering both paid and free entry routes.

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Sports Ticker #161 – Man City's judgment day, Haaland takes Nordic carrot sales to new heights and On kick starts football boot campaign with Mbappé

Published on 06 Oct 2026. By Ellie Chakarto, Senior Associate and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Simon Williams, Senior Associate and Joseph Akwaboa, Senior Associate and Sam Hall, Trainee Solicitor

In a fortnight that saw Wakefield Trinity clinch their first ever Super League Grand Slam title, Clearlake Capital Group acquire an additional 25.66% of Chelsea FC, DPD acquire naming rights at Northampton Saints’ ground, and PREM Rugby extend its partnership with trading platform etoro, we bring you news of that “Core Decision” published by the Premier League concerning Manchester City, a look at a new community-minded partnership announced between Tesco and Women’s Super League Football, and an insight into the BBC’s broadcasting rights deal with the World Rally Championship.

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Press and Media

RPC appoints leading insurance Partner Scott Schechter to launch New York presence

Published on 05 Oct 2026. By Scott Schechter, Partner

International law firm RPC has appointed insurance coverage specialist Scott Schechter as a Partner in New York, marking a significant step in the firm's international insurance growth.

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The Work Couch: A new dawn for gender equality? Menopause revisited, with Rachel Suff and Charlotte White

Published on 05 Oct 2026.

Marking Menopause Awareness Month this October, host Ellie Gelder is joined by Rachel Suff, Senior Policy and Practice Adviser, Employee Relations & Wellbeing at the CIPD, and RPC's Charlotte White, Partner in the Employment, Engagement & Equality team, to revisit menopause at work.

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The Week That Was - 2 October 2026

Published on 02 Oct 2026. By Katharine Cusack, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was on 2 October 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 2 October 2026

Published on 02 Oct 2026. By Rachael Healey, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Kate Hill, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was on 2 October 2026, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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Upper Tribunal dismisses HMRC's appeal and confirms that taxpayers were carrying on a business with a view to profit

Published on 01 Oct 2026. By Jasprit Singh, Senior Associate

In HMRC v GCH Corporation Ltd and others [2026] UKUT 00219 (TCC), the Upper Tribunal dismissed HMRC's appeal and confirmed that GCH Active LLP was carrying on a business with a view to profit, for the purposes of section 59A, Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, at the time certain loan notes were transferred to it. As the requirements of section 59A were satisfied, the transfers were capital contributions, rather than disposals, and no Chargeable Gains Tax liability arose.

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Modernising corporate reporting: what you need to know

Published on 30 Sep 2026. By Rosamund Akayan, Senior Knowledge Lawyer

On 7 September 2026, the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) released a 12-week consultation on modernising corporate reporting, described as a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity to reset the UK's corporate reporting framework. The consultation contains proposals to focus annual report and accounts requirements on the needs of creditors and investors and to ensure that they deliver decision-useful, financially material information.

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Lawyers Covered - September 2026

Published on 30 Sep 2026. By Scott Ashby, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner, Insurance Lead, Asia and Samantha Cresswell, Senior Associate and Michelle Peacock, Associate and Ruth Lancaster, Senior Associate and Daniel Charity, Senior Associate and Helen Kerr, Senior Associate

It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to our July 2025 edition of Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

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Product bulletin: September 2026

Published on 30 Sep 2026. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Fiona Hahlo, Partner and Thom Lumley, Partner and Mamata Dutta, Partner and Elinor Sidwell, Associate

This product law bulletin highlights the EU Accessibility Act, allergen labelling updates, changes to the EU product safety framework, progress on the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill, makeup ingredient awareness, and the UK government's new e-bike and e-scooter safety campaign with updated battery guidelines. This is our October 2025 edition.

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Tax Bites - October 2026

Published on 30 Sep 2026. By Adam Craggs, Partner, Head of Tax, Investigations & Financial Crime and Daniel Williams, Associate

Welcome to our October 2026 edition of RPC's Tax Bites – providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world.

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The Work Couch: Preventing third party harassment in the consumer brands and retail sector, with Joanna Bracegirdle and Tom Walker-Drake

Published on 30 Sep 2026.

As we edge closer to major anti-harassment reforms coming into force on 30 October, we're continuing to focus on what these mean for consumer brands and retailers.

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SRA's Section 44B Powers Finally Determined After Many Years of Debate

Published on 30 Sep 2026. By Helen Kerr, Senior Associate and Tom Wild, Partner and Graham Reid, Partner and Nick Bird, Partner

The decision of Mr Justice Butcher in Carter-Ruck Solicitors and another v Solicitors Regulation Authority Limited [2026] EWHC 2416 (KB) has determined that section 44B of the Solicitors Act 1974 does not entitle the SRA to compel production of documents or information that is subject to legal professional privilege. He expressed no view on whether it would be desirable for the SRA to have those powers and said that it was ultimately a matter for Parliament. This has profound consequences for existing and (potentially) past investigations and prosecutions and raises a key issue as to the appropriate scope of the SRA's investigations.

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RPC announces partnership with Raising the Glass to support inclusion, connection and growth across the drinks industry

Published on 28 Sep 2026.

International law firm RPC has become the Community Partner of Raising the Glass and its exclusive Legal Sector partner, supporting its award-winning network for women and allies across the drinks industry.

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RPC secures Norwich Pharmacal relief against domain registrar and hosting provider and two related companies

Published on 25 Sep 2026. By Dan Wyatt, Partner and Christopher Whitehouse, Of Counsel

International law firm RPC has successfully acted pro bono for a claimant in obtaining Norwich Pharmacal relief against three related entities, comprising a domain registrar and hosting provider, its sister company and their parent company.

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The Week That Was - 25 September 2026

Published on 25 Sep 2026. By Katharine Cusack, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was on 25 September 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 25 September 2026

Published on 25 Sep 2026. By Rachael Healey, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Kate Hill, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was on 25 September 2026, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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