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Briefing Notes
Energy & Tech
Europe added 8.8 GW of wind capacity in the first half of 2026, nearly a third more than the same period last year, driven by Germany and a tripling of offshore connections
Wind capacity growing 30% year-on-year means project finance and permitting mandates are the pipeline story for energy practices this decade.
Regulation
FCA chief Nikhil Rathi accused of threatening consumer group over £9.1bn car loan compensation scheme, court filings allege
Regulator pressure on a consumer challenger to a £9.1bn redress scheme puts the FCA's institutional conduct itself into the litigation frame.
International
Australia's corporate watchdog ASIC ends its investigation into Mineral Resources and managing director Chris Ellison with no enforcement action
ASIC clearing Mineral Resources with no action shows how prolonged regulatory uncertainty itself becomes a governance and valuation risk for listed companies.