Corporate Commentary – April 2026
Welcome to Blake Morgan’s Corporate Commentary, which brings together a selection of our most popular insights on current business issues.
This month we have also included a roundup of our recent significant deals that we have advised on.
Business insights
First consumer law procedural penalty issued by CMA
The UK CMA issues first consumer law procedural penalty under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC) Act 2024 for infringement of investigation requirements. Read more about the significance for businesses below.
CMA guidance on green credentials reinforces sustainability accountability
We examine the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s new guidance on green credentials and what it means in terms of accountability for those in the asset finance and supply‑chain.
CAT issues third judgment under Subsidy Control Act
The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has issued a judgment which relates to an alleged grant of a subsidy and how the Commercial Market Operator (CMO) principle works. We outline the details.
UK IPO fee increases – main updates for rights holders
Major fee increases will soon be introduced by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO), reflecting an average rise of 25%. What should you be doing as an IP rights holder?
ECCTA 2023: ‘is your company operating for lawful purposes?’
Is your company operating for lawful purposes? This is one of the provisions that the Economic Crime and Corporate Transactions Act 2023 (‘ECCTA’) covers. We look at how private limited companies will be impacted.
Annual company filings: what’s new with the ECCTA?
We look the new requirements from the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) when it comes to a company’s annual filings with Companies House.
Navigating local government reorganisation
Local government across England is entering a period of profound structural change. This represents both opportunity and risk for local authorities and businesses. We look at the challenges and how we can help local authorities.
Deal roundup
Pre-packaged administration sale preserves 61 jobs
We are delighted to have supported PME Consulting and BTG Begbies Traynor on the sale of Freight Movement Ltd, to Monex Distribution Ltd.
AIM‑quoted Tungsten West Plc boosted by £43 million fundraising
Blake Morgan’s Equity Capital Markets team has advised AIM‑quoted Tungsten West Plc on its £43 million fundraising.
Blake Morgan advises Radius Insights on acquisition of One Strategy Studio
Radius Insights has acquired London‑based strategic insights and innovation agency One Strategy Studio with advice from Blake Morgan.
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