In-House Insights

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.

Implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) continues this year, although some measures have been delayed.

OFSI is investigating up to five suspected cyber sanctions breaches - the first since the regime was introduced over five years ago - all involving financial services firms.

The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed an appeal by Oatly, ruling that its "POST MILK GENERATION" trade mark is invalid when used in relation to oat-based food and drink products. The decision will cause those in the alternative food and drink market to consider carefully how they brand and market their products.