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Wed 18 March 2026
2.30pm - 4.00pm
Driven by political agendas, antitrust authorities are taking a more permissive approach to merger control enforcement. We analyze data for 2025 from 26 jurisdictions to reveal the latest trends in global merger control activity. We also explore the road ahead for 2026, as geopolitical turbulence and evolving national priorities add layers of unpredictability to the regulatory landscape. Key trends include: 1. Fewer roadblocks for M&A: politics play into lighter touch merger control enforcement 2. Back on track: revival of merger remedies clears path for more approvals 3. Facing hurdles: tech, healthcare, and consumer sector deals under intense antitrust scrutiny 4. Fast or slow lane? Merger control review periods influence deal timelines 5. Changing gears: deal protections shift as the regulatory landscape evolves.
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Thu 19 March 2026
9.00am - 10.00am
In this session, we will provide an industry update on the retail and wealth sector, looking at key regulatory developments and commercial trends.
We will also discuss how AI is affecting the sector; in particular, looking at the Mills Review (recently launched) to consider the long-term impact of AI on retail financial services.
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Mon 23 March 2026
3.00pm - 4.00pm
In this session, we will cover:
• What is the side-by-side package and how does it impact the global minimum tax (Pillar Two)?
• When does Pillar Two still matter for US-headed groups?
• How will the new package impact M&A for groups that remain in scope of Pillar Two?
• How is Pillar Two risk being addressed in contractual documentation?
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Fri 27 March 2026
12.30pm - 1.30pm
A review of developments in banking and finance law that have taken place in the last six months.
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Tue 14 April 2026
9.00am - 10.00am
English courts are increasingly willing to hear claims against UK based companies for overseas conduct. Parent companies and investment funds could also find themselves in the firing line for claims regarding subsidiaries/portfolio companies based on negligence or other torts, with allegations of breach of duties by directors sometimes raised to increase pressure. We set out the key issues and practical tips to reduce exposure.
The webinar is part of our Disputes 101 series, covering English law disputes essentials for corporates. While the content will be most relevant to those working within corporates, in house lawyers from all sectors are welcome to join us.
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Thu 16 April 2026
8.00am - 9.00am
Join Marinus Winters and Simas Gerdvila (EU Policy Manager, A&O Shearman Brussels) for a practical look at the EU’s fast moving energy transition agenda. They will unpack, among others, the European Grid Package, the key elements of the Industrial Accelerator Act, and what to expect from upcoming revisions of other major EU energy legislation.
This session is designed for companies, investors, and financial institutions seeking to understand how forthcoming EU energy rules will affect investment decisions, deal structuring, project financing, and compliance strategies.
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Tue 12 May 2026
9.00am - 10.00am
Legal privilege is the primary shield against disclosure of documents in a dispute. Core principles are settled but myths persist and edge cases hard to call. We distil the latest decisions and practical takeaways. The webinar is part of our Disputes 101 series, covering English law disputes essentials for corporates. While the content will be most relevant to those working within corporates, in house lawyers from all sectors are welcome to join us.
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Tue 9 June 2026
9.00am - 10.00am
Shareholders are increasingly turning to litigation to protect their investments – seeking compensation and trying to influence governance and strategy. Listed issuers must navigate s90A FSMA and risks arising in relation to disclosure to the market and all companies are exposed to the risk unfair prejudice petitions and derivative actions. We examine the key risks, the broad lines of defence available to corporates, including reflective loss principles, and set out practical steps to reduce exposure and improve preparedness.
The webinar is part of our Disputes 101 series, covering English law disputes essentials for corporates. While the content will be most relevant to those working within corporates, in house lawyers from all sectors are welcome to join us.
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Thu 11 June 2026
8.00am - 9.00am
Class and collective actions are accelerating across Europe as new procedures, new liability regimes, and coordinated claimant strategies reshape risk. Tim Sweerts and our Class Action team will explain the latest developments, drawing on recent mass-claim filings and case law.
Join us for practical guidance on where exposure is growing and how in-house teams can anticipate and manage risk.
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