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2026 AGM season: what are the latest trends?

31 July 2026

Although protestors caused notable disruption at a small number of meetings, overall, meetings proceeded in an orderly manner and almost all management proposed resolutions passed without significant dissent from shareholders. In this briefing we look at 2026 AGM trends so far in key areas including
Generative AI tools in the boardroom?

30 March 2026

Generative AI-powered note-taking tools (Gen AI tools) are increasingly being used to record, transcribe and produce summaries of meetings across all levels at large organisations including, in some cases, board and committee meetings. However, whilst near-instant transcriptions and summaries offer efficiency gains, they also introduce legal risks around their data processing, distribution and storage.
Prospectus reforms now in force will facilitate strategic M&A for UK-listed companies

19 January 2026

Following the 2024 UK Listing Rule changes, which removed the need for shareholder approval of significant transactions other than reverse takeovers, the Prospectus Rule changes now in force should make it quicker and less costly for UK-listed companies (“Listed Acquirers”) to use equity as consideration in both public and private M&A transactions.
Preparing for your 2026 AGM

16 January 2026

As the 2026 AGM season gets underway, here are five key areas to consider when preparing for your AGM.
The New UK Listing Rules - Trends In M&A Announcements

18 September 2025

The new UK Listing Rules that took effect in July 2024 removed the shareholder vote for significant transactions. Here we explore emerging market practice in relation to announcements and disclosure on M&A deals.
Are proxy advisers having an impact on remuneration votes?

1 September 2025

The 2025 AGM season has seen remuneration related resolutions face more opposition from shareholders than others. This is partly due to UK plcs proposing new remuneration policies to remain competitive with their US peers, with pay packages pushing the boundaries of market practice in the UK to date.
Final countdown to a new corporate criminal offence

1 August 2025

The new offence of failure to prevent fraud will make large organisations criminally liable for failing to prevent fraud committed by their employees, agents, subsidiaries or other associates, unless they can demonstrate that they had reasonable fraud prevention procedures in place.
Mansion house speech 2025: Reforms to look out for

18 July 2025

Coverage in the build-up to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Mansion House speech on 15 July 2025 focused on the government's fiscal and political situations, but here are five reforms announced in tandem with the speech that you may have missed.
2025 AGM season: what are the latest trends?

14 July 2025

This article reviews the 2025 AGM season to identify the latest trends and explore the wider context. We also consider what this might mean for next year’s AGM season.
EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation two years on

2 July 2025

When the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) came in, there was concern that it would cause significant delays to M&A deals and public procurements, introduce additional cost and increase execution risk.
Critical year for cybersecurity compliance

6 January 2025

This article examines the EU’s key legislative instruments – the NIS 2 Directive, Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) – which together harmonize cybersecurity standards across critical sectors such as infrastructure, digital products and financial services.

Cross-border M&A: investing in Europe – key considerations for US investors

As the M&A market continues to strengthen and cross-border activity accelerates, industry participants are actively exploring new opportunities beyond their home markets to drive strategic growth. Here, we offer perspectives from Europe and the US on cross-border M&A through the US/European investment corridor, with a focus on US investment into Europe.

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Global M&A in 2026

Our top 10 predictions

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When the lights go out: Navigating leadership in the face of cyber threats

Cyber-attacks have shifted from being an IT headache to a board-level existential threat. The message for boards is clear: cyber risks are no longer a technical issue – they are a strategic priority with financial and operational consequences.

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2026 AGM season: what are the latest trends?

Insights

2026 AGM season: what are the latest trends?

31 July 2026

Generative AI tools in the boardroom?

30 March 2026

Prospectus reforms now in force will facilitate strategic M&A for UK-listed companies

19 January 2026

Preparing for your 2026 AGM

16 January 2026

The New UK Listing Rules - Trends In M&A Announcements

18 September 2025

Are proxy advisers having an impact on remuneration votes?

1 September 2025

Final countdown to a new corporate criminal offence

1 August 2025

Mansion house speech 2025: Reforms to look out for

18 July 2025

2025 AGM season: what are the latest trends?

14 July 2025

EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation two years on

2 July 2025

Critical year for cybersecurity compliance

6 January 2025

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