In the Press Round-Up

Paula Boast MBE comments on the UK-GCC free trade agreement in Gulf Daily News

Paula Boast MBE, Partner and Head of Construction Engineering & Projects for the Middle East Region, commented on the UK-GCC free trade agreement concluded yesterday in Gulf Daily News.

Erell Bauduin and Julia Landru publish in STEP Journal on family business succession planning in France

Erell Bauduin and Julia Landru have authored an article for STEP Journal (Issue 3, 2026) titled “Continuity and Control”, exploring the legal, tax and governance frameworks underpinning successful family business succession in France.  

Lauren Fraser and Laura Bushaway write for Housing Today on what the Renters Rights Act means for build-to-rent and PBSA operators

How should BTR and PBSA operators respond to the Renters Rights Act?

A range of publications including Edie.net, Energy Voice and Environment Journal quote Kevin Gibbs on the Energy Independence Bill set out in the King's Speech

The 2026 King’s Speech has set out plans for a new Energy Independence Bill focused on clean energy expansion and energy security. Industry has largely welcomed the direction, with some concerns remaining over nature protections and workforce capacity.

Mark Bailey reflects on the UK's planned Cyber Security Bill in Security Brief and Ecommerce News

Mark Bailey, Partner in our Commercial team, comments in Security Brief and eCommerceNews about new UK Government proposals for a Cyber Security and Resilience Bill in the King’s Speech.

David Savage and Lauren Fraser are quoted in PBC Today on the planned Building Safety Remediation Bill, and Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill

David Savage, Partner in our Construction, Engineering and Projects team, and Lauren Fraser, Senior Associate in our Real Estate Disputes team, reflect on planned Bills announced in the Kings Speech and their implications for the UK's construction and real estate sector. 

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Arise Capital Partners on its acquisition of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club

Cristiana Felisi writes for We Wealth, considering circumstances where the right to reduce inheritance applies

Writing for We Wealth, Private Client Partner Cristiana Felisi, examines the circumstances in which forced heirs (legittimari) may bring an action for reduction where gifts or testamentary dispositions infringe their reserved share under Italian law. 

Benoît Pasquier comments in Law UK on Switzerland as a leading centre for sports disputes

Benoît Pasquier, Partner in the Firm’s Dispute Resolution team, has been quoted in Law UK in an article exploring Switzerland’s position as a global hub for sports disputes.

Ahmad Anani and Jihane Rizk write for The Legal Industry Reviews: Qatar on new public M&A rules

Head of Capital Markets and Regulation (Middle East) Ahmad Anani and Corporate Legal Director Jihane Rizk contributed an article to The Legal Industry Reviews: Qatar on the Qatar Financial Markets Authority’s Board Decision No. 8 of 2025, which introduced the Offering and Listing, and Mergers and Acquisitions Rules 2025, thereby changing Qatar’s public-company M&A regulatory framework.

Rachel Warren and Charlotte Healy write for FT Adviser on how the Serious Fraud Office's latest business plan measures up against its five-year strategy

Rachel Warren, Partner and Charlotte Healy, Associate in our Dispute Resolution team, write in FT Adviser about transformations to the Serious Fraud Office and how it is approaching its five-year strategy.

Property Week quotes Cara Imbrailo on John Lewis click-and-collect dispute

Cara Imbrailo, Partner in our Real Estate team, comments in Property Week on a John Lewis click-and-collect dispute over the inclusion of online order sales in turnover rent calculations.

Sirin Yuce contributes to Bilan Magazine's Guide Droit 2026, considering separation and divorce processes in Switzerland

Sirin Yüce, Partner in our Family team, considers some of the challenges which may arise during separation and divorce processes in Switzerland.

Jamie Kennaugh comments in Investors’ Chronicle on how couples can safeguard their finances

Jamie Kennaugh, Partner in our Family team, comments in Investor's Chronicle, about how couples might choose to split their finances effectively.

Georgina Muskett comments in Estates Gazette and Property Week on a major redevelopment case involving Spirit Pub Company and Pridewell Properties

Georgina Muskett, Senior Associate in our Real Estate Disputes team, comments in Property Week and Estates Gazette, on the evidential burden on landlords seeking to oppose a business lease renewal on redevelopment grounds.

Tamasin Perkins comments in Today's Family Lawyer on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Tamasin Perkins, Partner in our Private Wealth Disputes team, comments in Today's Family Lawyer, on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Greg Stonefield writes in Funds Europe about PISCES and the evolution of market structure

Greg Stonefield, Partner in our Corporate team, comments in Funds Europe about PISCES and liquidity as market design, reflecting on the first transaction on the new platform.