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 FCA has fined two former finance directors of Carillion for their role in misleading statements being made by the company www.fca.org.uk/news/press-r...
FCA fines former finance directors of Carillion plc (in liquidation)
The FCA has fined 2 former finance directors for their part in misleading statements being issued by Carillion plc.
www.fca.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The FCA has fined two former finance directors of Carillion for their role in misleading statements being made by the company www.fca.org.uk/news/press-r...
Guidance published on reporting on payment data in directors' reports www.gov.uk/government/p...
Guidance to reporting on payment data in directors' reports
www.gov.uk
January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Guidance published on reporting on payment data in directors' reports www.gov.uk/government/p...
Draft statutory guidance published on how how ‘significant influence or control’ should be interpreted for limited liability partnerships www.gov.uk/government/p...
People with significant control: LLP statutory guidance 2026
This draft statutory guidance explains how ‘significant influence or control’ should be interpreted for limited liability partnerships (LLPs).
www.gov.uk
January 12, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Draft statutory guidance published on how how ‘significant influence or control’ should be interpreted for limited liability partnerships www.gov.uk/government/p...
The Competition and Markets Authority has updated its guidance on merger remedies assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/694406...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
January 12, 2026 at 3:57 PM
The Competition and Markets Authority has updated its guidance on merger remedies assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/694406...
Court of Appeal provides guidance on the scope of the defence found in s 238(5) of the IA 1986 relating to transactions at an undervalue caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/202...
TAQA Bratani Limited & Ors v Fujairah Oil and Gas UK LLC & Ors -
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January 12, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Court of Appeal provides guidance on the scope of the defence found in s 238(5) of the IA 1986 relating to transactions at an undervalue caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/202...
The Takeover Panel announces several minor amendments to the Takeover Code www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk/wp-content/u...
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The Takeover Panel announces several minor amendments to the Takeover Code www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk/wp-content/u...
The QCA reports on adoption levels of its QCA Corporate Governance Code www.theqca.com/news-insight...
The QCA Code: Supporting Growth Flexibly – The QCA
www.theqca.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:36 AM
The QCA reports on adoption levels of its QCA Corporate Governance Code www.theqca.com/news-insight...
Pensions UK publishes its Stewardship and Voting Guidelines 2026 www.pensionsuk.org.uk/Portals/0/Do...
www.pensionsuk.org.uk
January 1, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Pensions UK publishes its Stewardship and Voting Guidelines 2026 www.pensionsuk.org.uk/Portals/0/Do...
Serious Fraud Office publishes updated guidance on when, why and how it will evaluate a corporate compliance programme www.gov.uk/government/n...
Refreshed guidance to evaluate corporate compliance
Serious Fraud Office publishes updated guidance for corporates setting out transparently when, why and how it will evaluate a compliance programme.
www.gov.uk
January 1, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Serious Fraud Office publishes updated guidance on when, why and how it will evaluate a corporate compliance programme www.gov.uk/government/n...
The FCA fines Nationwide Building Society £44m for inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls www.fca.org.uk/news/press-r...
FCA fines Nationwide £44m for failings in financial crime controls
The FCA has fined Nationwide Building Society £44m for inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2016 to July 2021.
www.fca.org.uk
January 1, 2026 at 10:25 AM
The FCA fines Nationwide Building Society £44m for inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls www.fca.org.uk/news/press-r...
FCA consults on simplifying the process for new listings www.fca.org.uk/publications...
CP25/35: Quarterly consultation paper No. 50
Once a quarter, we consult on proposed miscellaneous amendments to our Handbook. These tend to be minor changes where we want your feedback on our proposals.
www.fca.org.uk
January 1, 2026 at 10:23 AM
FCA consults on simplifying the process for new listings www.fca.org.uk/publications...
Glass Lewis publishes its 2026 Benchmark Policy Guidelines grow.glasslewis.com/hubfs/2026%2...
grow.glasslewis.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Glass Lewis publishes its 2026 Benchmark Policy Guidelines grow.glasslewis.com/hubfs/2026%2...
High Court provides guidance on when respondents should be removed from an unfair prejudice petition caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
Adam Farnsworth v Kevin Chave & Ors -
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January 1, 2026 at 10:17 AM
High Court provides guidance on when respondents should be removed from an unfair prejudice petition caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
FRC consults on its Draft Plan and Budget for 2026/27 www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
FRC Launches Consultation on Draft Plan and Budget for 2026-27
www.frc.org.uk
January 1, 2026 at 10:13 AM
FRC consults on its Draft Plan and Budget for 2026/27 www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Following Shell's disclosure that its auditor (EY) had not complied with audit partner rotation rules, the FRC commences an investigation into EY's audits of Shell www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Investigation regarding an audit of Shell plc by Ernst & Young LLP
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has commenced an investigation in relation to the statutory audit conducted by Ernst & Young LLP (EY) of the consolidated financial statements of Shell plc (Shell...
www.frc.org.uk
January 1, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Following Shell's disclosure that its auditor (EY) had not complied with audit partner rotation rules, the FRC commences an investigation into EY's audits of Shell www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
The Pre-Emption Group publishes its 2024/25 Annual Monitoring Report media.frc.org.uk/documents/Pr...
media.frc.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Pre-Emption Group publishes its 2024/25 Annual Monitoring Report media.frc.org.uk/documents/Pr...
FCA publishes updated forms and checklists relating to the new Public Offers and Admissions to Trading (POAT) regime that comes into force on the 19 January 2026 www.fca.org.uk/markets/prim...
PRM forms and checklists
Use this page to download Prospectus Rules: Admission to Trading on a Regulated Market (PRM) forms for Listings, Primary Market Oversight, and payments.
www.fca.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
FCA publishes updated forms and checklists relating to the new Public Offers and Admissions to Trading (POAT) regime that comes into force on the 19 January 2026 www.fca.org.uk/markets/prim...
FRC publishes a review of reporting by smaller listed companies media.frc.org.uk/documents/Th...
media.frc.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
FRC publishes a review of reporting by smaller listed companies media.frc.org.uk/documents/Th...
The Takeover Panel publishes details of Takeover Code amendments relating to dual-class share structures, IPOs, and share buybacks www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk/wp-content/u...
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The Takeover Panel publishes details of Takeover Code amendments relating to dual-class share structures, IPOs, and share buybacks www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk/wp-content/u...
The London Stock Exchange publishes a feedback statement, following the publication of a discussion paper on the future of AIM docs.londonstockexchange.com/sites/defaul...
docs.londonstockexchange.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The London Stock Exchange publishes a feedback statement, following the publication of a discussion paper on the future of AIM docs.londonstockexchange.com/sites/defaul...
High Court provides guidance on when a request to access a company's register of members is for a proper purpose caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
Aviva PLC v Litani LLC -
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December 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
High Court provides guidance on when a request to access a company's register of members is for a proper purpose caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
FRC publishes its its latest annual Audit Market and Competition Update www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
FRC report highlights non-Big Four firms continuing to build presence in PIE audit market
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its annual Audit Market and Competition Update, showing that initiatives to promote a more resilient and competitive audit market have supported fir...
www.frc.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
FRC publishes its its latest annual Audit Market and Competition Update www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
High Court holds director liable for breach of confidence for misusing confidential information caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
Kieran Corrigan & Co Ltd v OneE Group Limited & Ors -
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December 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
High Court holds director liable for breach of confidence for misusing confidential information caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2025...
FRC publishes its first reporting insights of the Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies since assuming oversight of the Principles www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
FRC insights on companies’ Wates Principles reporting demonstrate framework’s flexibility and ongoing commitment to effective governance
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today published its first reporting insights of the Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies since assuming oversight earlier this ye...
www.frc.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
FRC publishes its first reporting insights of the Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies since assuming oversight of the Principles www.frc.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Insolvency Service publishes its Investigations and Enforcement Strategy 2026 to 2031 www.gov.uk/government/p...
Investigations and enforcement strategy 2026 to 2031
www.gov.uk
December 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Insolvency Service publishes its Investigations and Enforcement Strategy 2026 to 2031 www.gov.uk/government/p...