Cross border Mergers & Acquisitions

On 4 July 2025, the Government issued a consultation asking for input as to how best to implement the sections of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 ("LAFRA 2024") which deal with improving the service charge regime for leaseholders paying both variable and fixed service charges. The Government also seeks to improve the regulation of managing agents, who it acknowledges are crucial for the successful management of both leasehold and commonhold schemes.

The recent Supreme Court decision on the meaning of "sex" in the Equality Act has been widely reported and generated much debate. Whilst the Court provided clarification on what "sex" means in the legal context, on a practical level the decision has given rise to some complex questions and considerations, not least for employers.

On 26 June 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") published its Final Report ("the Report") on Technical Advice to the European Commission on the Review of the UCITS Eligible Assets Directive ("EAD"). 

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is about to start enforcing new rules designed to prevent the publication of fake or misleading consumer reviews.  Have you considered how you'd respond if the CMA asks what your business has done to comply?

Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Marshall Group on the sale of Slingsby Advanced Composites to Mangohojden AB, a privately held Swedish company seeking to develop a group of specialist aerospace and defence businesses.

Once a niche corner of alternative lending, private credit has shown, not only its resilience, but also its ability and willingness to collaborate with various stakeholders. While it was once seen as a rival to traditional banks, that narrative is shifting.

A regular briefing for the alternative asset management industry. 

Travers Smith LLP has worked with German law firm Gleiss Lutz in advising NeXtWind, a renewable energy provider, on the English law aspects of its €1.4 billion syndicated financing.