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The High Court previously held that winding up petitions can be served on companies whose registered office is the Companies House default address by leaving it with a Companies House employee who says they are authorised to accept service.

Corporate Partner, Charlie Fletcher, has written a new opinion piece for The Standard, contending that London’s appeal to founders and high growth companies remains as strong as ever; particularly when viewed as the commercial centre of the Oxford, Cambridge and London innovation corridor.

Mishcon de Reya's Cyber Risk and Complex Investigations team won the Decade of Excellence Award at the Security Excellence Awards 2026 on 26 March 2026, in a category that included major industry providers.

Mishcon de Reya has successfully appealed to the Valuation Office Agency to secure complete removal of an unexpected, and incorrect, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charge on a variation of a permission. The case illustrates that local authorities can and do still make significant mistakes with the complexities of CIL, and that there are circumstances for legitimate challenge.

Ofcom faces a potential judicial review over claims it has failed to act against platforms facilitating intimate image abuse, raising serious questions about enforcement of online safety laws. The case could shape how regulators respond to harmful but entrenched online content.

English courts are adapting rapidly to the challenges of cryptoasset fraud, refining tools to help victims trace assets and identify wrongdoers across borders. Recent developments highlight a clear shift towards more flexible and effective procedural remedies.

ESG developments in early 2026 highlight rising tensions between corporate accountability and activist pressure, alongside increasing regulatory divergence across jurisdictions. Key legal cases and reforms are reshaping the risk landscape for multinational organisations.