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Concept of Incoterms. Vocabulary of international law fright shipping and world trade. Incoterms - International Commercial Terms, Rules Regulations.

Key Legal Considerations When Choosing Incoterms® Rules in International Sale of Goods Contracts

Understand how Incoterms® rules affect risk, insurance, and compliance in international contracts. Avoid costly mistakes with the right legal approach….
2 months ago
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FCA reforms to the safeguarding regime for payments and e‑money firms: is your firm compliant?

On 7th May 2026, the FCA introduced a strengthened safeguarding framework for payment services and e‑money firms….
2 months ago
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Understanding Appointed Representatives Under FSMA 2000

Under section 39 FSMA, an appointed representative (AR) is classed as an exempt person to the general prohibition rule and…
4 months ago
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FCA’s Focus on Governance and Preparedness: What Firms Need to Know

When the FCA talks about governance, it is not just a tick box exercise. It is about demonstrating resilience, taking…
7 months ago
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Advising Sentra Technology Holdings Limited on Strategic Acquisition

The HC corporate team has advised the shareholders of a north-east based financial advisory firm on the £25.7 million sale…
7 months ago
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UK Government and FCA progress the Provisional Licence Regime

The UK government is moving forward with plans to introduce a provisional licence regime for financial services firms, designed to…
8 months ago
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What is a regulated activity?

In a financial services context, the term regulated activity carries significant weight. It refers to specific types of business activity…
8 months ago
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The new FCA rules for tackling non-financial misconduct in financial services

The FCA released a consultation paper on the 2nd of July 2025 seeking feedback on draft guidance to assist firms…
9 months ago
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Advising on the £25.7m sale of a North East financial advisory firm

The HC corporate team has advised the shareholders of a north-east based financial advisory firm on the £25.7 million sale…
10 months ago
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Advising on Multi-Regional Acquisitions Including Appointed Representative Integration

The Corporate Team advised a leading UK consolidator of financial advisory firms on its acquisitions….
12 months ago
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Advising on the £4 Million acquisition of a financial services firm

The Corporate Team has advised a leading UK consolidator of financial advisory businesses on a £4 million acquisition….
12 months ago
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How dare they join a competitor?

It is not every day we get the pleasure of a Judgment on the enforcement of post-termination restrictions as most…
1 year ago