Daily Briefing Podcast

M&A

CMA Delivers Report to Secretary of State on BT's Completed Acquisition of TalkTalk After Public Interest Intervention

A new public interest ground targeting vulnerable customers could reshape remedies in every future telecoms merger.

International

France Orders Online Marketplaces Including Vinted, Amazon, eBay, Meta and TikTok to Remove Listings of Goods Looted During Weekend Riots

Government-mandated takedown protocols after the riots test EU platform liability law in real time.

M&A

Pack of Buyout Firms to Submit Initial Offers for €7bn Spreads Giant Flora Food Group

A €7bn buyout auction signals sustained private equity demand for branded consumer assets.

Disputes

CMA Issues Final Determination Closing RWE's Appeal Against GEMA's Rejection of CUSC Modification

CUSC modification appeals are where energy regulation meets judicial-style scrutiny, with generator revenues at stake.

AI & Law

Two in Five UK Adults Would Consider Using AI Instead of a Solicitor for Legal Questions, Despite High Rate of AI Advice Errors

Gen Z's 40% sole-reliance rate on AI for personal decisions signals a client base that will arrive expecting AI-first legal service.

Energy & Tech

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Announces Combination with ShaMaran Petroleum in Cross-Border Energy Merger

A dual-listed energy merger demands parallel regulatory tracks across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.

Energy & Tech

Burges Salmon Launches Sector-Focused Training Contracts in Energy and Built Environment, Joining Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Gowling WLG in Specialist TC Trend

The SQE has made specialist training contracts viable; energy is where client demand makes them essential.

Regulation

FCA Publishes Good Practice and Areas for Improvement Guidance on AI in Financial Services

FCA AI good-practice guidance sets expectations that regulated firms must benchmark against before formal rules arrive.