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R (Greyhound Board of Great Britain Ltd) v Welsh Ministers [2026] EWHC 670 (Admin) What are the practical implications of this case? The ruling reinforces the constitutional divide between the courts and the legislature. It explains that the scheme and framework of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (GWA 2006) embody that separation of powers, and that any judicial attempt to recognise and enforce a common law obligation on Welsh Ministers to consult prior to introducing legislation in the Senedd would trespass upon that boundary. This is not a departure from established principle; case law has already upheld comparable rules for lawmakers in Scotland and at Westminster. However, this is the first express confirmation of the position for Welsh lawmakers, and the first time this dimension of the GWA 2006 has been analysed in such depth. The court examined earlier
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 Sole traders, informal partnerships and outdated partnership deeds are common.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 commenced its Phase 1 review and published an invitation to comment on the anticipated acquisition involving SES S. A....
Mergers The Commission has been notified of: PSPIB/ CBRE/ AGIV ( M.11953), Lone Star/ Radici ( M.11931), and Rethmann/ Transdev ( M.11893), each under the simplified merger procedure. Public versions of decisions are now available for: Midea/ Arbonia ( M.11570)—see further, decision; and CTS Eventim/ FNAC Darty/ France Billet ( M.11279)—see further, decision. NOTE— For all current merger investigations before the Commission, see further, EU mergers—ongoing cases tracker. Antitrust The Commission released its Summary Decision, the Advisory Committee’s Opinion, and the Hearing Officer’s Final Report in Second-hand rolling stock ( AT.40401) (collective boycott)—see further, Summary Decision, Opinion of the Advisory Committee, and Final Report of the Hearing Officer. NOTE— For all live behavioural investigations before the Commission, see further, EU behavioural investigations—ongoing cases tracker. State aid Under EU State aid rules, the Commission cleared an amendment to a Czech scheme...
In this issue: UK Competition policy UK subsidy control EU antitrust Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Caselex UK Competition policy CMA publishes report analysing past industrial policies to inform government’s design of a new industrial strategy The CMA’s Microeconomics Unit has produced a report that analyses industrial policies to guide the UK government as it shapes a new industrial strategy. It reviews measures previously adopted in the UK and in peer economies, and evaluates how those interventions have influenced productivity, investment, innovation, employment and competition. The study also explores economic vibrancy and competitive dynamics across the eight growth-driving sectors highlighted in the government’s Industrial Strategy Green Paper, published in November 2024. Bringing together fresh evidence, the report looks at how industrial policies are distributed and their effects, profiles the...
Mergers The Commission cleared, after phase I, Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ sole control of the Dunlop Tire Business ( M.11899) and Hartree Partners, LP’s sole control of ED& F Man Commodities Limited ( M.11847)—see further, Midday Express. NOTE— For live merger investigations, see further, EU mergers—ongoing cases tracker. Antitrust The Commission published the public version of its Euro‑denominated bonds trading decision ( AT.40512), fining Rabobank for collusion under Article 101 TFEU in trading Euro‑denominated Sovereign, SSA, Covered and Government Guaranteed bonds—see further, decision. The Court of Justice heard Cases C‑260/24 LUKOIL v Bulgaria ( Article 102 TFEU; alleged margin squeeze in vertically related markets) and C‑245/24 LUKOIL Bulgaria and LUKOIL Neftohim Burgas ( Article 102 TFEU; alleged refusal to grant access to an essential facility)—see further, application. NOTE— For live behavioural cases before the Commission, see EU behavioural...
Mergers Ofwat has published an updated approach to water and wastewater company mergers, alongside a refreshed statement of methods. This material sits within the special merger regime set out in the Water Industry Act 1991. Under that regime, the CMA may choose not to make a phase 2 reference in defined circumstances, having obtained Ofwat’s view on whether a transaction would impair its ability to make comparisons between water companies and whether any such harm is outweighed by relevant customer benefits. Ofwat first issued guidance on its mergers approach and methods statement in October 2015. Following a consultation in December 2024, Ofwat has revised this guidance so that it better mirrors the way recent mergers have been assessed and reflects changes in Ofwat’s price review methodology since 2015......
Mergers The Commission approved: the takeover of sole control of Schenker AG by DSV A/ S ( M.11746) after a phase I review—see also, Midday Express the acquisition of joint control of Agri Holding S.p. A. by CDP Equity S.p. A. and Trilantic Europe VI GP S.......
Competition policy The CMA has released a study, produced by its Microeconomics Unit, setting out an assessment of industrial policy to guide the UK government as it shapes a fresh industrial strategy. The paper reviews historical industrial interventions applied in the UK and comparable nations. It also evaluates how earlier policies have influenced productivity, capital formation, innovation, jobs and market rivalry. It draws on domestic experience and international comparisons to inform policy choices......
Mergers The Commission has recently been notified of the following transactions: Triton/ Mac Gregor ( M.11823) under the standard merger procedure Carlyle/ SK Capital Partners/ Bluebird ( M.11935) under the simplified merger procedure Note— For full details of all current merger probes before the Commission, see further, EU mergers—ongoing cases tracker Foreign direct investment The European Parliament’s international trade committee has approved updated EU-wide FDI screening rules designed to pinpoint and mitigate security risks linked to FDI, extend compulsory screening to additional sectors, and empower the Commission to intervene on its own initiative—see further, press release Note— For key legislative and policy developments concerning FDI regimes across jurisdictions worldwide, see further, Multi-jurisdictional foreign direct investment ( FDI)—news feed State aid The Commission has released the 2024 State aid Scoreboard, offering a comprehensive picture and detailed overview of EU Member States’ State aid spend. It indicates that, in 2023, Member...
Mergers The Commission approved: the takeover of joint control of Bridewell Group Holdings Limited by Oakley Sotogrande Luxco S.à r.l. and Eurazeo Global Investor SAS ( M.11928) following a phase I review—see further, Midday Express the takeover of sole control of Fujitsu General Limited by Paloma Rheem Holdings Co......
Subsidy control Government releases response and adjustments to the subsidy control regime after consultation, as the Department for Business and Trade ( DBT) published the government response to a consultation from November 2024 on proposals to refine the UK subsidy control regime......
Mergers The CMA has indicated it is reviewing the undertakings proposed by the parties, put forward instead of referring Safran S. A.’s anticipated purchase of part of Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business (a unit of RTX Corporation) to a phase 2 investigation—see the case page... Note— For all live mergers before the CMA, see the UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker... Upcoming dates— For dates of upcoming UK competition developments, see the UK Competition calendar......
Mergers The Commission: approved with conditions Safran USA Inc.’s purchase of a portion of the Collins Aerospace aerospace actuation business...
In this issue: UK mergers UK antitrust UK competition policy EU antitrust EU State aid Lex Talk®Competition: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Caselex UK mergers Schlumberger/ Champion X meets the test for reference to phase 2 The CMA has concluded that the proposed purchase by Schlumberger Limited ( Schlumberger) of Champion X Corporation ( Champion X) satisfies the threshold for referral to phase 2. Schlumberger and Champion X are worldwide operators, quoted in the US, that provide oilfield services, equipment and associated technologies to oil and gas, development and production ( E& P) companies, as well as to oilfield service providers across the globe. Both businesses run substantial operations (including assets) used to serve E& P companies in the UK North Sea. At phase 1, the CMA...
Mergers The CMA has released the full wording of its phase 1 ruling clearing the proposed purchase by William Grant & Sons Group of The Famous Grouse, Naked Malt and related brands—see further, decision The CMA has issued the full text of its phase 1 ruling approving the anticipated acquisition by International Business Machines of Hashi Corp, Inc—see further, decision Note— For every active merger currently before the CMA, see further, UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker Upcoming dates For the timetable of forthcoming UK competition matters, see further, UK Competition calendar......
Antitrust AG opinion on jurisdictional issues in Dutch cartel damages actions Advocate General Kokott has issued her Opinion in Joined Cases C-672/23 Electricity & Water Authority of the Government of Bahrain and Others and C-673/23 Smurfit Kappa Europe and Others, arising from two Dutch references seeking guidance on the scope of Article 8(1) of Regulation ( EU) No 1215/2012 (the Recast Brussels Regulation). The matters address whether Dutch courts may assert jurisdiction over follow-on damages claims linked to EU cartels involving numerous undertakings, some located in Amsterdam and others elsewhere... Background Case C-672/23 relates to claims brought by the Electricity & Water Authority of Bahrain and others ( GAB), operators of high-voltage networks in the Gulf States, seeking compensation in the wake of the Commission’s 2014 infringement decision against multiple undertakings for participation in the power cable cartel. The action is pursued not only against the...
State aid General Court rejects challenge to Commission’s approval of Polish COVID‑19 aid for LOT In the field of State aid, the General Court delivered its judgment in Case T‑398/21, Ryanair and Ryanair Sun v Commission, concerning the challenge to the Commission’s decision of 22 December 2020 endorsing aid for Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT SA ( LOT) in the context of the COVID‑19 pandemic ( SA.59158). The General Court dismissed the action. Background On 19 March 2020, relying on Article 107(3) TFEU, the Commission adopted a Temporary Framework to bolster the economy in response to the COVID‑19 outbreak. That framework was subsequently revised and prolonged on six occasions, before coming to an end in June 2022......
Antitrust CMA fines 10 car manufacturers and 2 trade bodies £77.7m for illegal ELV recycling cartel The CMA has found that 10 car makers ( BMW, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen) and 2 industry associations ( ACEA and the SMMT) broke Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998 by engaging in restrictive, collusive arrangements concerning end-of-life vehicle ( ELV) recycling and associated advertising activities. The CMA imposed total fines of £77.6m on parties......
Antitrust Commission fines 15 car manufacturers and 1 trade association €458m for end-of-life vehicle recycling cartel The Commission adopted an infringement decision against 15 car makers ( Mercedes- Benz, Stellantis, Mitsubishi, Ford, BMW, Honda, Hyundai/ Kia, Jaguar Land Rover/ Tata, Mazda, Renault/ Nissan, Opel, General Motors, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo) and one trade association (the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association) for taking part in a prolonged cartel relating to end-of-life vehicle ( ELV) recycling ( AT.40669). The Commission levied penalties totalling €458m. Mercedes- Benz received full immunity under leniency programme for disclosing the cartel and ultimately not fined......
Mergers The Commission approved Strategic Value Partners LLC’s takeover of exclusive control of OQ Chemicals International Holding Gmb H and OIG OQ Infrastruktur Gmb H ( M.11826) following a phase I review—see also Midday Express The General Court delivered an order in Case T‑23/22, Grail v Commission, concerning an appeal against the Commission’s Illumina/ GRAIL decisions (gun‑jumping, interim measures and restorative measures) ( M.10493, M.10483, M.10938 and M.10939), seeking to annul the imposition of interim measures after Illumina’s premature acquisition of Grail......
Market investigations The CMA has revised the administrative timetable for its ongoing probe into the provision of veterinary services for household pets. According to the timetable as updated, the CMA intends to issue its final report in November—see further, case page. NOTE— For all live behavioural investigations before the CMA, see further, UK market studies and market investigation references—ongoing cases tracker. Upcoming dates— For dates of forthcoming UK competition developments, see further, UK Competition calendar......
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