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Briefing Notes
Disputes
High Court awards Aamanya AG over USD 3 million after Ballinger wrongly cancelled FX forward contracts without paying fair market value
A termination right that is silent on compensation can still imply a market-value settlement obligation at the moment of exercise.
Disputes
Court of Appeal rules that a 'see to it' guarantee cannot ground a bankruptcy petition, overturning Bristol County Court order in Matthews v BSN
Guarantee wording that says 'ensure the company pays' is a damages claim, not a debt, and cannot found a bankruptcy petition.
M&A
CMA opens pre-notification consultation on Pilgrim's Pride bid for Walkers Deli and Sausage Co as JBS-linked deal enters UK merger scrutiny
JBS-linked food acquisitions face intense CMA scrutiny wherever branded retail categories and market concentration overlap.
Banking & Finance
HM Treasury updates Money Laundering Advisory Notice following FATF June 2026 plenary changes to High Risk Third Countries list
Every FATF plenary creates a live compliance deadline for UK regulated firms, not just a policy update.