On 3 April, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent. The Act, also known as “Martyn’s Law” in tribute to Martyn Hett, one of the 22 people killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, is intended to improve protective security and organisational preparedness for terrorist attacks at public venues across the UK.
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OFSI Takes Enforcement Action Against UK Charities
On 14 March 2025, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) issued a “Disclosure” against UK-registered and regulated charities for breaching Regulation 36 (6) of the Counter Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations) by failing to respond to OFSI’s requests for information (RFI).…
Arbitration Act 2025 Updates UK’s Dispute Resolution Framework
The UK Arbitration Act 2025 seeks to modernise arbitration law through a series of targeted reforms to the Arbitration Act 1996.…
Enforcing foreign judgments in England and Wales: How to avoid stumbling over jurisdictional hurdles
Enforcing foreign judgments in England and Wales is not always straightforward, especially for those countries where there is no reciprocal enforcement regime. However, the recent case of Shovlin v Careless and Others [2024] EWHC 324 (KB) clarifies the legal concepts underpinning this area and provides practical guidance for litigants hoping to successfully enforce US judgments…
March 4 EVENT | DORA and the EU AI Act – Navigating New EU Rules
The European Union has introduced significant new regulations, including the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the EU AI Act.
The GT London team is hosting a roundtable briefing to explore:
- How UK organisations may be impacted by DORA and the EU AI Act
- Key requirements of each regulation
- Practical steps for creating a compliance
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UK FCA Letter Expresses Concerns About Fund Service Providers
UK Company Fined for Breaking Export Rules
On 18 November 2024, a UK court fined English company EDM Limited £89,359.80 for export control rule violations, finding the company guilty on three counts of exporting military goods without the licence required by the Export Control Order 2008, in breach of s.68(1) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979. The company allegedly shipped…
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UK Commercial Lease Reforms: Law Commission Reviews Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
In March 2023, the Law Commission revealed its plan to review the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (“the 1954 Act”) as part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s wider initiative to revitalise high streets and town centres. The Law Commission, which is independent of Government, aims to create a legal framework which…
London Real Estate Practice Quarterly Legal Update – Autumn 2024
Welcome to the GT London Real Estate Practice’s Autumn 2024 newsletter, reviewing a range of legal and practice developments affecting stakeholders within the UK real estate sector.
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