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Nicholas Myatt
Insights
Nov 12, 2024
Nov 12, 2024
Takeover Panel response on the application of the Takeover Code
The Takeover Code (the “Code”) has published its response to its consultation on the application of the Code and is adopting the amendments previously proposed in PCP 2024/1 subject to some…
News
Sep 17, 2024
Sep 17, 2024
BCLP has advised client Playtech plc (Playtech), in connection with the proposed sale of Snaitech S.p.A. (Snaitech) to Flutter Entertainment Holdings Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Flutter…
Insights
29 April 2024
29 April 2024
FCA publishes final Listing Rules on sponsor competency
Following on from the consultation at the end of 2023, the FCA has published its changes to the Listing Rules sourcebook, chapter 8 (sponsors), which take effect immediately. The changes focus on how…
Insights
Apr 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
Takeover Panel consultation on the application of the Takeover Code
A new Takeover Panel consultation proposes to narrow the scope of the companies subject to the Takeover Code (the “Code”). Under the proposals, the Code would only apply to a company which has its…
Insights
Jan 23, 2024
Jan 23, 2024
FRC revises UK Corporate Governance Code
Following the May 2023 consultation on the UK Corporate Governance Code (“Code”), the FRC has published a revised Code. The changes focus primarily on one area - Internal Controls whilst other changes…
Insights
Oct 31, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
The Takeover Panel publishes changes to Rule 21 (restrictions on frustrating action)
Following on from its earlier consultation, the Code Committee of the Takeover Panel has published its amendments to Rule 21 of the Code which take effect on 11 December 2023 and apply to on-going…
Insights
25 May 2023
25 May 2023
FRC publishes consultation on the UK Corporate Governance Code
Following the government’s white paper on ‘Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance’, the FRC has published a consultation on the UK Corporate Governance Code (“Code”). The consultation…
Awards
Apr 04, 2023
Apr 04, 2023
In the recent edition of the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) 1000 rankings, 26 BCLP lawyers have been recognized.
Insights
Mar 21, 2023
Mar 21, 2023
FCA Primary Market Bulletin No. 44
Primary Market Bulletin No. 44 reminds issuers of the:
use of multimedia content (including audio and video) in regulatory news announcements;
FCA’s position on the requirement for a prospectus when…
Insights
Mar 16, 2023
Mar 16, 2023
Update from Parker Review 2023
An update report from the Parker Review on Ethnic Diversity highlights that 96% of FTSE 100 companies have met the target of at least one minority ethnic director on their boards. FTSE 250 companies…
Insights
Dec 14, 2022
Dec 14, 2022
FCA publishes Primary Market Bulletin No. 42 and Market Watch 71
The FCA has published Primary Market Bulletin No.42 which, amongst other things: (i) discusses themes from the FCA’s enquiries into unlawful disclosure of inside information (ii) highlights the…
Insights
7 November 2022
7 November 2022
Revised Pre-Emption Group Statement of Principles
The Pre-emption Group has published a revised Statement of Principles permitting companies to disapply the statutory pre-emption rights for up to 20% (on a 10% + 10% basis) of their issued share…
Insights
8 August 2022
8 August 2022
FCA fines chair of a listed company for unlawfully disclosing inside information
The chair of a premium-listed company has been fined £80,000 for unlawfully disclosing inside information to major shareholders before the information was announced to the market.
This case acts as a…
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