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The solution arrived through the United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC), a quasi‑judicial body handling mass claims, created under UN Security Council Resolution 687. By addressing environmental harm—most notably via its ‘F4’ claim class—the UNCC set a seminal benchmark shaping how international law and contemporary arbitral panels allocate financial responsibility for wartime ecological devastation. With present-day wars in areas such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East bringing dam breaches, strikes on chemical facilities, and the burning of farmland, the UNCC’s legacy endures as an essential reference point for states, global investors, and companies engaged in post‑conflict arbitration. The F4 claims: Quantifying the unquantifiable Prior to the 1990s, mechanisms in international law for war reparations overwhelmingly favoured property loss, foregone earnings, and bodily injury. The natural world was commonly treated as a mute, non-compensable victim of armed hostilities...
Understanding the farming business as a business Many farms still use long-standing structures that arose by habit, not strategy. Sole traders, informal partnerships and outdated partnership deeds are common. While once effective, such setups can cause major issues around succession, tax planning and involving the next generation. A corporate team can take a fresh, business-led view of the farm, asking: Who owns the land and other critical assets? Who manages daily operations? Who carries the risk and who enjoys the return? What is the enduring plan for succession? From this review, the team can confirm whether the current setup is fit for purpose or if an alternative — for example an updated partnership agreement, a company, a limited liability partnership, or a blended model — would better meet the family’s aims. Tax efficiency through joined-up advice Tax sits at the centre of most
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Mergers The CMA has approved the expected purchase by EVRi of DHL e Commerce UK, together with DHL Group’s move to take a minority shareholding in EVRi, following a phase 1 investigation—see the case page for details. Note— For all active mergers before the CMA, consult UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker. Upcoming dates— For forthcoming UK competition milestones, see the UK Competition calendar......
Mergers The CMA has opened a phase 1 investigation into the completed acquisition of Assura plc by Primary Health Care Properties plc; for more detail, see the case page. Note— For all live mergers before the CMA, please refer to the UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker. Upcoming dates For dates of forthcoming UK competition developments, please see the UK Competition calendar......
State aid General Court dismisses action relating to Commission’s decision approving compensation to Česká pošta for universal service obligations The General Court delivered its ruling in Case T-784/22, Zásilkovna v Commission, a challenge to the Commission’s decision of 25 July 2022, which concluded that compensation granted to Česká pošta by the Czech Republic for carrying out the universal postal service obligation for the years 2018-2022 was compatible with the internal market ( SA.55208). The General Court rejected the action in full. By its ruling, the Court endorsed the Commission’s approval of the compensation measure. Background Česká pošta, the incumbent postal operator in the Czech Republic, has been designated as the country’s universal postal service provider. Under the universal service obligation ( USO), Česká pošta is required, amongst other duties, to make available specified letter and parcel delivery services on each business day throughout the whole...
Mergers The Commission authorised: the acquisition of sole control of Olam Agri Holdings Limited by Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company ( M.12004) following a phase I investigation—see further, Midday Express the acquisition of joint control of Groupe Diot Siaci by Ardian France S. A. and Groupe Burrus ( M.12022) after a phase I investigation—see further, Midday Express the acquisition of joint control of Irel Hold Co Gmb H by Affiliates of Stonepeak Partners LP and Triton Fund V L. P., Triton Fund V SCSp, and other limited partnerships ( M.12110)—see further, Midday Express The Commission also received notifications in: KKR/ HHS/ Datagroup ( M.12017) (simplified merger procedure) KKR/ Spectris ( M.12117) (simplified merger procedure) NOTE— For all live merger investigations before the Commission, see further, EU mergers—ongoing cases tracker Upcoming dates For dates of forthcoming EU competition...
Mergers The CMA has opened a phase 1 investigation into the anticipated purchase of Bakkavor Group plc by Greencore Group plc—see the case page for further details. Note— For all live mergers before the CMA, consult the UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker. Upcoming dates: For forthcoming UK competition developments, see the UK Competition calendar......
Mergers The Commission approved: the acquisition of exclusive control of Armorine SAS by Trafigura Group Pte....
Mergers The CMA has opened a phase 1 probe into the proposed purchase by Sportradar Group AG of IMG Arena US Parent, LLC—see the case page for more. Note— For details of all live mergers before the CMA, see the UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker. Upcoming dates For dates of forthcoming UK competition developments, consult the UK Competition calendar......
Market Standards Trend Report— Trends in UK public M& A in H1 2025 What does the Market Standards Trend Report cover? Click here to get the full report in Shorthand format. In H1 2025, Main Market and AIM companies subject to the Takeover Code (the Code) announced 36 firm offers, 42 possible offers and six notices of formal sale processes and/or strategic reviews; the Market Standards Trend Report examines these in detail. It provides insight on public M& A patterns and what we, together with leading specialists from Addleshaw Goddard, Ashurst, Bird & Bird, Cleary Gottlieb, Hogan Lovells, Linklaters, Macfarlanes, Paul Weiss and White & Case, expect in H2 2025 and thereafter. H2 2025 outlook Deal values and volumes Transaction structures Unrecommended and rival offers Public to private ( P2P) activity Bidder jurisdiction Industry focus Form of...
In this issue: UK private actions EU digital markets EU competition policy EU State aid Daily and weekly news alerts Caselex UK private actions CAT refuses UK music copyright collective action The CAT handed down its ruling in David Alexander de Horne Rowntree v Performing Right Society Limited and PRS for Music Limited, a bid for a collective proceedings order ( CPO) under s. 47B of the Competition Act 1998 ( CA 1998). Brought for the benefit of PRS songwriter members, the claim took issue with the allocation of so‑called ‘ Black Box’ royalties. The Tribunal declined to make the CPO and, instead, upheld PRS’s applications for strike‑out and summary judgment. Background PRS gathers and pays out royalties for the public performance of musical compositions where the performing rights have been assigned to it. The dispute related to royalties that cannot be matched to the rightful songwriter or publisher (‘ Black Box’...
Mergers The Commission has received the notification in AAM/ Dowlais ( M.11981) via the standard merger process. NOTE— For active merger enquiries before the Commission, see the EU mergers—ongoing cases tracker; Upcoming dates— For schedules of EU competition developments, see the EU Competition calendar......
Mergers The Commission has approved: the move to joint control of Monterey Mushrooms Holdings, LLC by Paine Schwartz Partners, LLC and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation ( M.12002), following a phase I review—see further, Midday Express the acquisition of sole control of Topcon Corporation by KKR & Co. Inc. ( M.12018), following a phase I review—see further, Midday Express The Commission has also been notified of: EDF/ Samsung Group/ Euro Living ( M.12104) (simplified merger procedure) Warburg Pincus/ Uvex ( M.12092) (simplified merger procedure) Boeing/ Spirit ( M.11578) (normal merger procedure) Note— For details of every ongoing merger inquiry before the Commission, see further, EU mergers—ongoing cases tracker Upcoming dates For the timetable of forthcoming EU competition developments, see further, EU Competition calendar......
Private actions CAT refuses UK music copyright collective action The CAT delivered its judgment in David Alexander de Horne Rowntree v Performing Right Society Limited and PRS for Music Limited, an application seeking a collective proceedings order ( CPO) under CA 1998, s 47B. The claim, brought on behalf of PRS’s songwriter members, disputed the treatment of the so-called “ Black Box” royalties. The CAT refused to issue the CPO, instead upholding PRS’s applications for strike-out and for summary judgment. Background PRS collects and distributes royalties arising from the public performance of musical works in relation to which the performing rights have been assigned to it, as a matter of course where applicable......
Digital markets Commission launches call for evidence on its ongoing Digital Markets Act review and publishes new AI questionnaire To support its continuing assessment of the Digital Markets Act ( DMA), the Commission has issued a call for evidence, alongside a fresh questionnaire inviting opinions specifically on how AI features in that process as well. The Commission is required to carry out a review of the DMA by 3 May 2026, and every three years, and to compile a report on its findings......
Competition policy Commission publishes 2024–2029 timeline for competition policy reviews and reforms The Commission has released a refreshed competition policy timeline (2024—2029) spanning antitrust, merger control, State aid, the Digital Markets Act ( DMA) and the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ( FSR). Key planned actions include: Legislative examinations of Regulation 1/2003 and 773/3004 (the Commission aims to adopt a legislative proposal in Q3 2026), the technology transfer block exemption (the Commission plans to consult on revised drafts in Q3 2025) and the motor vehicle block exemption (the Commission expects to issue a staff working document in Q2 2026 and consult in Q3 2027)......
Mergers The CMA initiated its Phase 1 investigation in relation to the proposed acquisition by Getty Images Holdings, Inc....
State aid Commission launches call for evidence on revision of rescue and restructuring State aid guidelines The Commission has opened a call for evidence and a consultation on plans to update the Guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring non-financial firms in difficulty. Adopted in July 2014, these Guidelines were set to lapse on 31 December 2020; however, the Commission prolonged them by three years while carrying out a ‘fitness check’ of the State aid rules and guidelines, and extended them by a further two years, to 31 December 2025. The Guidelines permit member states, under strict conditions, to provide support to struggling companies......
National Security and Investment Act 2021 The Cabinet Office has issued a Final Order under the National Security and Investment Act 2021, barring the proposed acquisition of Versarien Plc’s tangible and intangible assets by the prospective UK Joint Venture Co and Anhui Boundary Innovative Materials Technology Co Ltd—see further, final order NOTE— For a summary of transactions in which the UK government has intervened on national security grounds under the National Security and Investment Act 2021, see further, Government interventions on national security grounds—cases tracker. Private actions The CAT has released an order dated 19 August 2025 in Circadian Limited v Carey Group Limited & Others, a damages claim brought under section 47A of the Competition 1998 against Carey Group Limited, PJ. Carey Plant Hire ( Oval) Limited, and T. E. Scudder Limited, stemming from the CMA’s Supply of construction services decision finding 10...
In this issue: UK antitrust UK market studies New and updated content Daily and weekly news alerts Caselex UK antitrust CMA consults on updated guidance on the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption The CMA has opened a consultation on its draft revised guidance for the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption ( PTTSBE). Background The PTTSBE excludes specified integrated ticketing arrangements, agreed between transport operators, from the Chapter I prohibition of the Competition Act 1998. In 2016, following a review conducted by the CMA, the PTTSBE was extended for a further ten years and is currently set to expire on 28 February 2026. On 20 January 2025, the CMA published its final recommendation to the Secretary of State to vary the existing block exemption so that it would continue without a fixed duration, and for the definition of ‘connecting service’ in Article 3 to be...
Mergers The Commission received notifications for: Ardian/ Burrus Group/ Diot Siaci Group ( M.12022) (simplified merger procedure) Tikehau Capital/ CDC/ CCIG/ Alyse Guyane/ Airport of Cayenne- Felix Eboue ( M.12051) (simplified merger procedure) Oaktree/ SUP ( M.12106) (simplified merger procedure) Note— For all ongoing merger investigations before the Commission, consult the EU mergers—ongoing cases tracker. Upcoming dates For the timetable of forthcoming EU competition developments, see the EU Competition calendar......
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