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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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Rise with RPC Summer Social Quiz - July 2026

16 Jul 2026

Welcoming all early to mid-career professionals across the insurance market, we invite you to join us for this year’s Rise with RPC summer social quiz.

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Thinking - Publication

ML Covered - July 2026

Published on 10 Jul 2026. By Zoe Melegari, Senior Associate and Rachael Healey, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner and Andrew Oberholzer, Partner and Charlotte Bray, Associate

We are pleased to share our July 2026 instalment of ML Covered, our monthly round-up of key events relevant to those dealing with Management Liability Policies covering D&O, EPL and PTL-type risks.

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Take 10: 10 July 2026

Published on 10 Jul 2026. By Alex Wilson, Partner and Keith Mathieson, Partner and Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate and Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner and Megan Grew, Associate and Samantha Thompson, Senior Associate and Alex Littlewood, Senior Associate (Barrister) and Thomas Otter , Senior Associate and Alex Pollock, Associate and Niamh Greene, Associate and Lydia Robinson, Associate and Alice Wormald, Trainee Solicitor and Lizzie Ware, Trainee Solicitor

Welcome back to RPC's Media and Communications law update on 10 July 2026, where we recap on the key media judgments and developments over the last few months.

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Thinking - Blog

Upper Tribunal allows taxpayer's appeal in asset hive down case

Published on 09 Jul 2026. By Jasprit Singh, Senior Associate

In CATS North Sea Ltd v HMRC [2026] UKUT 142 (TCC), the Upper Tribunal considered oil ring-fence and transfer of trade provisions and found that the taxpayer's calculation of its balancing charge was correct. The decision turned on the application of transfer of trade provisions in Chapter 1 of Part 22 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 and the extent to which those provisions took account of ring-fencing provisions in respect of oil-related activities in Part 8 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010.

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How to work well under pressure (With Helen Hopper)

Published on 08 Jul 2026.

In this episode, Helen Hopper shares expert advice on how to work well under pressure, manage stress, and build resilience.

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Thinking - Publication

Sports Ticker #155 – Government proposes sports broadcasting protections and MotoGP’s milestone Concorde moment

Published on 03 Jul 2026. By Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Joseph Akwaboa, Senior Associate and Ellie Chakarto, Senior Associate and Simon Williams, Associate and Sam Hall, Trainee Solicitor

In a fortnight that saw the start of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, England qualify for the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, and Lionel Messi become the all-time top scorer in the same competition, we bring you news of the UK Government’s proposed legislative changes to protect the ‘crown jewels’ of sports broadcasting and MotoGP’s milestone Concorde moment.

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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 3 July 2026

Published on 03 Jul 2026. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Kate Hill, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was on 3 July 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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The Week That Was - 3 July 2026

Published on 03 Jul 2026. By Katharine Cusack, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alan Stone, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate and Felicity Strong, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner

Welcome to the week that was on 3 July 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

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Green claims update: July 2026

Published on 03 Jul 2026. By Oliver Bray, Partner and Ciara Cullen, Partner, Consumer Brands & Retail Sector Lead and Hettie Homewood , Senior Associate and Sophie Tuson, Senior Associate, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead

Welcome to our July 2026 round-up of the key legal and regulatory developments relating to green claims.

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Thinking - Blog

UT confirms that HMRC cannot adopt a 'blanket' approach when issuing a discovery assessment

Published on 02 Jul 2026. By Daniel Williams, Associate

In HMRC v Harte [2026] UKUT 112 (TCC), the Upper Tribunal rejected HMRC’s single assessment approach, confirming that the gateway in section 29(3), Taxes Management Act 1970, must be satisfied for each distinct loss of tax 'discovered', so a deliberate or careless insufficiency cannot validate the inclusion of less culpable insufficiencies or extend the time limits in section 36, Taxes Management Act 1970, to the assessment as a whole.

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Press and Media

Supreme Court grants permission to appeal in Water Cases collective actions

Published on 02 Jul 2026. By Zoe Mernick-Levene, Partner and Jonathan Cary, Partner

The UK Supreme Court has granted permission for Professor Carolyn Roberts to appeal the Court of Appeal's decision that had prevented her collective competition claims against six UK water companies from proceeding. This is a significant development in the UK's first environmental competition class action.

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Thinking - Publication

Tax Bites - July 2026

Published on 01 Jul 2026. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Head of Tax, Investigations and Financial Crime and Daniel Williams, Associate

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

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Press and Media

RPC strengthens its international arbitration capability as Solomon Ebere joins the London office as Partner

Published on 01 Jul 2026. By Solomon Ebere, Partner

International law firm RPC has appointed Solomon Ebere as a Partner in its London office, building on the firm's rapidly growing international arbitration practice and accelerating its global arbitration capabilities.

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Lawyers Covered - June 2026

Published on 30 Jun 2026. By Sally Lord, Knowledge Counsel – Insurance and Litigation and James Ainsworth, Partner and Aimee Talbot, Senior Knowledge Lawyer and Carmel Green, Partner and Insurance Lead for Asia and Shanice Holder, Associate and Mandice Li, Associate and Emma Higgins, Associate and Ronan Clark, Associate and Joshua Bryant, 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 June 2026 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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Thinking - Blog

A survival guide to leasehold reform for property professionals, directors, lawyers and their insurers

Published on 29 Jun 2026. By Matthew Watson, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and James Ainsworth, Partner and Aimee Talbot, Senior Knowledge Lawyer

The leasehold sector and property investment market is currently undergoing its biggest transformation since the cladding crisis, making it a challenge for professionals involved in the management of residential property to keep on top of the new requirements.

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Judicial review of the FOS – a rare success

Published on 29 Jun 2026. By Rachael Healey, Partner and David Allinson, Partner

Judgment was recently handed down in the case of R (Wills & Trust Independent Financial Planning Ltd) v Financial Ombudsman Service Ltd [2026] EWHC 1566 (Admin). This case concerned judicial review of a FOS final decision. The decision was challenged on 5 grounds: 1. Ground 1 – that the Ombudsman had exceeded his jurisdiction by determining matters that did not form part of the complaint; 2. Grounds 2 – 4 - concerned elements of the decision being irrational or not properly explained; and 3. Ground 5 - concerned quantum, specifically that the method applied for calculating redress was irrational..

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Press and Media

Phillip Evans and RPC secure significant funding for UK consumer class action over fuel prices at motorway services

Published on 29 Jun 2026.

Phillip Evans, former Inquiry Chair at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and experienced consumer class representative, is working with international law firm RPC to bring a collective claim against UK motorway service area (MSA) fuel providers for abuse of dominance and unlawful excessive and unfair pricing of petrol and diesel.

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The Week That Was - 26 June 2026

Published on 26 Jun 2026. By Katharine Cusack, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alan Stone, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate and Felicity Strong, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner

Welcome to the week that was on 26 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

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Thinking - Publication

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 26 June 2026

Published on 26 Jun 2026. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Kate Hill, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was on 26 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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Thinking - Publication

Take 10: 26 June 2026

Published on 26 Jun 2026. By Alex Wilson, Partner and Keith Mathieson, Partner and Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate and Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner and Megan Grew, Associate and Samantha Thompson, Senior Associate and Alex Littlewood, Senior Associate (Barrister) and Thomas Otter , Senior Associate and Alex Pollock, Associate and Niamh Greene, Associate and Lydia Robinson, Associate and Alice Wormald, Trainee Solicitor and Lizzie Ware, Trainee Solicitor

Welcome back to RPC's Media and Communications law update on 26 June 2026, where we recap on the key media judgments and developments over the last few months.

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Thinking - Blog

Tribunal upholds £1m penalty for breach of a stop notice

Published on 25 Jun 2026. By Jasprit Singh, Senior Associate

In Countrywide Partners Ltd v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 357 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal dismissed Countrywide Partners Ltd's appeal against a £1m penalty imposed by HMRC, pursuant to paragraph 2(1), Schedule 35, FA 2014, for breach of a stop notice issued in relation to the promotion of a tax avoidance scheme, pursuant to section 236A, Finance Act 2014.

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VAT update June 2026

Published on 24 Jun 2026. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Head of Tax, Investigations and Financial Crime and Jasprit Singh, Senior Associate

Welcome to the June 2026 edition of RPC's VAT update, your monthly source for news and analysis from the world of VAT.

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Thinking - Podcast

A look at EPL insurance (With Simon Twitchett)

Published on 23 Jun 2026.

In this episode Peter is joined by Simon Twitchett, Head of the Management Liability portfolio at Hiscox, and they discuss EPL insurance, what it covers and the evolving EPL claims landscape.

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Thinking - Blog

New ARB investigation rules: implications for architects

Published on 22 Jun 2026. By Aimee Talbot, Senior Knowledge Lawyer and Emma Wherry, Of Counsel

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has published its proposed new Investigations and PCC Rules. Architects should familiarise themselves with the proposed new rules and look out for further news on this from the ARB following its consultation last month.

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Thinking - Publication

The Week That Was - 19 June 2026

Published on 19 Jun 2026. By Katharine Cusack, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alan Stone, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate and Felicity Strong, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner

Welcome to the week that was on 19 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

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Sports Ticker #154 - Burnley v Everton judgment and F1's decade long Vegas GP extension

Published on 19 Jun 2026. By Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Joseph Akwaboa, Senior Associate and Ellie Chakarto, Senior Associate and Simon Williams, Associate and Sam Hall, Trainee Solicitor

In a fortnight that saw the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup kick-off, the New York Knicks win their first NBA title since 1973, and Paris Saint-Germain FC retain the UEFA Men's Champions League title, we bring you news of the landmark judgment between Everton FC and Burnley FC and F1 extending its Las Vegas Grand Prix residency.

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Contributory negligence and risk assessments

Published on 18 Jun 2026. By Sally Lord, Knowledge Counsel – Insurance and Litigation and Fiona Hahlo, Partner

A recent High Court judgment serves as a timely reminder for both businesses and their insurers that a claimant's own health and safety documentation can be a significant factor in contributory negligence findings, even where primary liability is not in dispute.

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Tribunal allows appeal and confirms unused trade losses can be reallocated to alternative reliefs

Published on 18 Jun 2026. By Daniel Williams, Associate

In Lester v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 00323 (TC), the FTT confirmed that unused trade losses may be redirected to alternative reliefs, and that the appeal was valid despite HMRC's failure to issue a formal notice of enquiry.

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Thinking - Publication

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 18 June 2026

Published on 18 Jun 2026. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Kate Hill, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was on 18 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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Press and Media

Half of women in law say their working patterns are unsustainable for their health

Published on 17 Jun 2026. By Rachel Pears, Associate Director, Responsible Business & Employment Counsel

Half of women working in legal services say their current working pattern is unsustainable for their long-term health, while 67% have considered moving job or taking a career break due to health and wellbeing issues, according to a new report by Next 100 Years project supported by international law firm RPC.

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Press and Media

RPC advises Frasers Group on public takeover bid for HUGO BOSS

Published on 15 Jun 2026. By Connor Cahalane, Partner and Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate & Commercial

International law firm RPC is advising Frasers Group on its €1.98bn takeover bid for HUGO BOSS.

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Snapshots Summer 2026

Published on 12 Jun 2026. By Oliver Bray, Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of Disputes

A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.

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Thinking - Publication

Take 10 - 12 June 2026

Published on 12 Jun 2026. By Alex Wilson, Partner and Keith Mathieson, Partner and Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate and Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner and Megan Grew, Associate and Samantha Thompson, Senior Associate and Alex Littlewood, Senior Associate (Barrister) and Thomas Otter , Senior Associate and Alex Pollock, Associate and Niamh Greene, Associate and Lydia Robinson, Associate and Alice Wormald, Trainee Solicitor and Lizzie Ware, Trainee Solicitor

Welcome back to RPC's Media and Communications law update on 12 June 2026, where we recap on the key media judgments and developments over the last few months.

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Thinking - Publication

The Week That Was - 12 June 2026

Published on 12 Jun 2026. By Katharine Cusack, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alan Stone, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate and Felicity Strong, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner

Welcome to the week that was on 12 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

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Thinking - Publication

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 12 June 2026

Published on 12 Jun 2026. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Kate Hill, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was on 12 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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Thinking - Snapshot

Court of Appeal rules on implied right to terminate an indefinite licence agreement on reasonable notice

Published on 12 Jun 2026. By Caroline Tuck, Partner and Eleanor Harley , Partner

Can a long term agreement, such as a trade mark licence, with no express limit on duration and a unilateral termination clause in favour of one party, be terminable by either party on reasonable notice?

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Thinking - Snapshot

Court of Appeal restates the approach to contractual interpretation – the words ordinary meaning will usually prevail over subjective contracting intentions

Published on 12 Jun 2026. By Caroline Tuck, Partner and Eleanor Harley , Partner

When deciding on contractual interpretation, will courts generally take a literal approach to the wording or a purposive one?

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Thinking - Snapshot

What is a reasonable period of notice when terminating a long term commercial agreement with no express provision for termination?

Published on 12 Jun 2026. By Caroline Tuck, Partner and Eleanor Harley , Partner

When it is not disputed between the parties that an agreement contains an implied term that reasonable notice of termination has to be given, what factors are taken into account to determine what a reasonable period of notice is?

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Thinking - Snapshot

Why accepting termination for breach can lose you the right to rescind a contract for misrepresentation

Published on 12 Jun 2026. By Caroline Tuck, Partner and Eleanor Harley , Partner

Can accepting termination of a contract amount to affirmation, even where the party did not fully appreciate the consequences at the time?

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ASA & CAP 2025 Annual Report – platform priorities for 2026

Published on 12 Jun 2026. By Oliver Bray, Partner

What does the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) 2025 annual report (the Report) mean for online platforms and ad tech businesses operating in the UK?

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Thinking - Snapshot

Online Advertising Taskforce: Progress and Plans for 2026

Published on 12 Jun 2026. By Oliver Bray, Partner

What are the key implications of the UK government’s Online Advertising Taskforce progress report (covering activity in 2025 and plans for 2026–2027) for major online platforms and ad tech intermediaries?

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Thinking - Snapshot

International Chamber of Commerce publishes guidance on 'responsible AI in marketing'

Published on 12 Jun 2026. By Oliver Bray, Partner

What does the ICC's new guide on responsible AI in marketing mean for the ever-growing use of AI in advertising and marketing?

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Thinking - Snapshot

“In-app purchases” is not enough: loot box disclosure and advertising expectations

Published on 12 Jun 2026. By Oliver Bray, Partner

What do game publishers and marketers need to do, in practice, to ensure UK-facing ads for games that include loot boxes comply with the CAP Code and avoid ASA challenges?

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Thinking - Snapshot

ASA publishes first rulings on new restrictions for less healthy food and drink advertising

Published on 12 Jun 2026. By Oliver Bray, Partner

What do the first rulings under the new less healthy food and drink (LHF) advertising rules reveal about the ASA's approach to and interpretation of the restrictions, and what does this mean for advertisers?

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Thinking - Publication

Sports Ticker #153 - North of England Olympics bid and Alpine's Gucci F1 sponsorship deal

Published on 11 Jun 2026. By Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Joseph Akwaboa, Senior Associate and Ellie Chakarto, Senior Associate and Simon Williams, Associate and Sam Hall, Trainee Solicitor

In a fortnight that saw, Burnley succeed in a landmark case against Everton arising from the latter’s breach of Premier League financial regulations, Pep Guardiola manage his final Manchester City FC game, England’s Red Roses win their fifth consecutive Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam victory and Sunderland AFC qualify for Europe for the first time since 1973, we bring you news of the potential 2040 North of England Olympic Games bid and the fashion sponsorships making waves in the worlds of F1 and tennis

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Thinking - Snapshot

PEGI updates age ratings and interactive risk criteria for video games

Published on 11 Jun 2026. By Oliver Bray, Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of Disputes

What does PEGI's new and expanded age rating criteria mean in practice for developers, publishers, and platforms and retailers in Europe?

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Thinking - Snapshot

Ofcom fines 4chan for breaches of Online Safety Act

Published on 11 Jun 2026. By Oliver Bray, Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of Disputes

What does Ofcom’s fine against 4chan indicate about the expectations for age assurance, illegal-content risk assessment and transparency obligations under the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA) for services accessible in the UK?

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Thinking - Snapshot

CMA launches 5 x investigations into fake and misleading review practices

Published on 11 Jun 2026. By Oliver Bray, Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of Disputes

What do the recent investigations launched by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) tell us about how businesses should be setting up their customer review processes?

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Thinking - Snapshot

UK Government responds to consultation on new subscription contracts regime

Published on 11 Jun 2026. By Oliver Bray, Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of Disputes

What are the proposals for a new subscription contracts regime and how do they look now the UK Government has published a response to its consultation?

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