Lee Roach
@leeroach.bsky.social
This Bluesky account accompanies my Company Law textbook, published by Oxford University Press. Provides Company Law and Corporate Governance updates. Third edition due in April 2026.
The FRC publishes its latest its Annual Review of Corporate Governance Reporting www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
FRC Annual Review highlights the value of meaningful explanations in corporate governance reporting and the code’s flexibility
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today published its Annual Review of Corporate Governance Reporting, analysing reporting trends and practices among 100 UK-listed companies against the 2018 U...
www.frc.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The FRC publishes its latest its Annual Review of Corporate Governance Reporting www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
National Crime Agency recovers £20 million in assets (including three dinosaur skeletons worth over £12 million) under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 for money laundering breaches www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/dinosau...
Dinosaur bones forfeited to settle Unexplained Wealth Order case
The NCA has reached a settlement with a Chinese national to recover assets worth more than £20m, including three dinosaur fossils and London property, deemed to represent the proceeds of crime.
www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
National Crime Agency recovers £20 million in assets (including three dinosaur skeletons worth over £12 million) under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 for money laundering breaches www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/dinosau...
FRC publishes a report to support signatories as they prepare to apply the UK Stewardship Code 2026 www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
FRC review helps Stewardship Code signatories prepare for streamlined reporting requirements under the new Code
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today published a report to support signatories as they prepare to apply to the updated Code, which takes effect from 1 January 2026.
www.frc.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
FRC publishes a report to support signatories as they prepare to apply the UK Stewardship Code 2026 www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Government responds to its consultation on Reform of the Anti-Money Laundering and CounterTerrorism Financing Supervision Regime www.gov.uk/government/c...
November 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Government responds to its consultation on Reform of the Anti-Money Laundering and CounterTerrorism Financing Supervision Regime www.gov.uk/government/c...
The abolition of the the requirement for companies to keep a register of directors, register of directors’ residential addresses, register of secretaries or PSC register has now come into effect.
November 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The abolition of the the requirement for companies to keep a register of directors, register of directors’ residential addresses, register of secretaries or PSC register has now come into effect.
The rules regarding mandatory identification verification with Companies House are now in effect www.gov.uk/guidance/whe...
When you need to verify your identity for Companies House
When you need to verify depends on your role, and when you started that role.
www.gov.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The rules regarding mandatory identification verification with Companies House are now in effect www.gov.uk/guidance/whe...
FCA imposes a financial penalty upon an individual for insider dealing under UK MAR www.fca.org.uk/publication/...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
FCA imposes a financial penalty upon an individual for insider dealing under UK MAR www.fca.org.uk/publication/...
High Court considers the international effectiveness of schemes of arrangement under Pts 26 and 26A caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
Standard Profil Automotive GmbH, Re -
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November 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
High Court considers the international effectiveness of schemes of arrangement under Pts 26 and 26A caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
Most restructuring plans tend to be used by larger companies, but here is a rare example of a small company successfully using a restructuring plan caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
DSTBTD Limited, Re -
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November 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Most restructuring plans tend to be used by larger companies, but here is a rare example of a small company successfully using a restructuring plan caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
The FRC imposes a £5.85 million sanction on BDO for misconduct www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
FRC imposes sanctions against BDO LLP and two audit engagement partners
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has imposed sanctions under the Accountancy Scheme against BDO LLP (BDO) and two former audit engagement partners, Mr John Everingham and Mr Kevin Cook (together,...
www.frc.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The FRC imposes a £5.85 million sanction on BDO for misconduct www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
High Court approves Poundland's restructuring plan caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
Poundland Limited, Re -
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November 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
High Court approves Poundland's restructuring plan caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
High Court provides guidance on when ad administrator's fees can be challenged caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
Laurence Pagden & Anor v Craig Andrew Ridgley -
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November 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
High Court provides guidance on when ad administrator's fees can be challenged caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
FRC updates its guidance on the remuneration of non-executive directors www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
FRC updates guidance on non-executive director remuneration to support good governance
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today published updated guidance on the remuneration of non-executive directors (NEDs) as part of its regular updates to the guidance supporting the UK Corpor...
www.frc.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
FRC updates its guidance on the remuneration of non-executive directors www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
The Railways Bill has been introduced into Parliament bills.parliament.uk/bills/4030
Railways Bill - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament
Current version of Railways Bill with latest news, sponsors, and progress through Houses
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November 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The Railways Bill has been introduced into Parliament bills.parliament.uk/bills/4030
Companies House announces changes to its fees effective from the 1 February 2026 www.gov.uk/government/n...
Companies House fees are changing from 1 February 2026
We review our fees every year to make sure they’re set at the right level and reflect the cost of delivering our services.
www.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Companies House announces changes to its fees effective from the 1 February 2026 www.gov.uk/government/n...
Ahead of the formal introduction of identity verification, the government announces that over one million people have already verified their identity early www.gov.uk/government/n...
One million people verify identity early ahead of Companies House changes
Making the register a more trusted and transparent source of information supports a fairer and safer business environment.
www.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Ahead of the formal introduction of identity verification, the government announces that over one million people have already verified their identity early www.gov.uk/government/n...
Following the Phase 1 investigation, theCMA announces that Getty's proposed acquisition of Shutterstock will move to a Phase 2 investigation www.gov.uk/government/n...
Image deal to move to in-depth investigation
Getty’s proposed purchase of Shutterstock will move to an in-depth Phase 2 investigation after the CMA identified potential concerns.
www.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Following the Phase 1 investigation, theCMA announces that Getty's proposed acquisition of Shutterstock will move to a Phase 2 investigation www.gov.uk/government/n...
The Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships
(Annotations, Application and Modification of Company
Law and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 laid before Parliament www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/11...
(Annotations, Application and Modification of Company
Law and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 laid before Parliament www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/11...
www.legislation.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships
(Annotations, Application and Modification of Company
Law and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 laid before Parliament www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/11...
(Annotations, Application and Modification of Company
Law and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 laid before Parliament www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/11...
The Registrar of Companies (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations
2025 laid before Parliament www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/11...
2025 laid before Parliament www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/11...
www.legislation.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The Registrar of Companies (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations
2025 laid before Parliament www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/11...
2025 laid before Parliament www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/11...
In light of recent cyber-attacks, the government has written to the chairs/CEOs of the UK's largest companies requesting that specified action be taken assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ecf8...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
In light of recent cyber-attacks, the government has written to the chairs/CEOs of the UK's largest companies requesting that specified action be taken assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ecf8...
The FCA publishes a review of delayed disclosure of inside information (DDII) notifications under UK MAR www.fca.org.uk/publications...
Primary Market Bulletin 59
Newsletter for primary market participants, October 2025 / No. 59.
www.fca.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The FCA publishes a review of delayed disclosure of inside information (DDII) notifications under UK MAR www.fca.org.uk/publications...
FRC publishes guidance to support UK Stewardship Code reporting www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
FRC publishes guidance to support Stewardship Code reporting
The FRC has today published its guidance to the UK Stewardship Code 2026.
www.frc.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
FRC publishes guidance to support UK Stewardship Code reporting www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
High Court provides guidance of claims for dishonest assistance and fraudulent trading caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
Transworld Payment Solutions UK Limited v First Curaçao International Bank N.V. & Anor -
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November 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
High Court provides guidance of claims for dishonest assistance and fraudulent trading caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
The Draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
(Regulated Activities) (ESG Ratings) Order 2025 laid before Parliament www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9...
(Regulated Activities) (ESG Ratings) Order 2025 laid before Parliament www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9...
www.legislation.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The Draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
(Regulated Activities) (ESG Ratings) Order 2025 laid before Parliament www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9...
(Regulated Activities) (ESG Ratings) Order 2025 laid before Parliament www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9...
Unfortunately, the Investment Association's public register will soon be discontinued www.theia.org/news/press-r...
Comment on the discontinuation of the Public Register
Commenting on the government’s decision to discontinue the Public Register, Andrew Ninian, Director for Stewardship, Risk and Tax at The Investment Association (IA) said:
www.theia.org
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Unfortunately, the Investment Association's public register will soon be discontinued www.theia.org/news/press-r...