The Agenda

PISCES: new Government takes forward plans for trading venue for private companies

HM Treasury has confirmed its plans to proceed with the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES), in its response to a consultation launched under the previous Government. In her Mansion House speech on 14 November, the Chancellor said that the Government was committed to legislating to establish PISCES as "an innovative new stock market" by May 2025 to "support companies to scale and grow".

Consult now, regulate later: BNPL (buy now, pay later) regulation

On 17 October 2024, HM Treasury published its consultation on draft legislation for the regulation of buy now, pay later (BNPL) building on the consultations published in October 2021 and February 2023 under previous governments.

Preparing for the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

Last year's National Security Act 2023 introduced the UK's Foreign Influence Registration Scheme. While the scheme was introduced but not implemented under the previous Government, the current Government still intends to bring in FIRS as a priority, with the aim of further strengthening national security.

Mishcon de Reya bolsters market-leading emerging companies and venture capital practice with US expertise

Mishcon de Reya is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Driscoll, an experienced US-qualified corporate transactional lawyer, as a new partner in the firm's emerging companies and venture capital practice.

Working with corporate finance advisors on M&A deals

Some of the most successful deals we work on in our M&A team at Mishcon de Reya involve early engagement by the company of an experienced and strategically focussed external corporate finance advisor. They can bring genuine value by developing a sound marketing narrative and - with the lawyers - ensuring the smooth running of the deal process.

Listing regime changes shifts focus to corporate governance

Kate Higgins, Partner in our Corporate Governance team, has been quoted in the September issue of Accounting and Business Magazine: 'Shifting Governance Rules' discussing the topic of recent listing reform.

Mishcon de Reya expands financial services offering with the appointment of new partner Steven Haywood

Mishcon de Reya has expanded its financial services offering with the appointment of Steven Haywood, a Partner specialising in Investment Funds. He joined the team's London office in September.