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Mishcon de Reya has relocated its Oxford team to Oxford North’s new global innovation district. The firm has taken a five‑year lease on the first floor of The Red Hall, a state‑of‑the‑art building at the centre of the £1.2 billion development. The move strengthens the firm’s presence in Oxford and supports its Vision 2030 strategy, which focuses on the Innovation Economy and the Golden Triangle.

Mishcon Asia has secured impressive rankings in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation, reflecting the firm’s growing profile and capability across the region.

Fraud has become the defining threat of the digital age, and the UK Government has rightly recognised that meaningful progress in the fight against fraud requires effective partnership between states, law enforcement, regulators and the private sector. Its Fraud Strategy 2026–2029 and a series of high-profile international initiatives mark a clear shift towards cross-border, multi-sector engagement.

In its Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2029, the UK government emphasised the 'growing risk' posed by cryptocurrency, particularly highlighting its role in investment fraud. Although there are a number of criminal offences which apply to the perpetrators of such fraud, the regulatory framework is still developing.

In February this year, the Government announced plans to consult on a ban on the sponsorship of sports clubs by unlicensed operators.

From 6 April 2025, the UK's tax treatment of individuals moving to the UK from overseas fundamentally changed. The non-domicile framework, under which an individual's domicile status determined their exposure to UK tax on foreign income and gains, has now been replaced by the Foreign Income and Gains regime (the FIG Regime), a residence-based model that applies regardless of domicile.

We work with numerous creators exploring new ground through innovative approaches to technology and the future role of art. One such artist is illustrator George Fox, who has taken an entrepreneurial approach to his relationship with AI.

The UK Government has launched the Sovereign AI Fund to accelerate homegrown AI innovation and compete globally. Combining venture capital speed with state backing, the initiative offers funding, compute access, and fast-track visas for top talent. The move could reshape the UK’s startup ecosystem, influence venture capital dynamics, and strengthen its position as a global hub for AI development.

Mishcon de Reya has announced the appointment of Richard McMorris as Partner, marking a strategic investment in the firm’s sports, media and technology offering.

Welcome to the latest edition of our UPC update. In this edition, we report on key developments ranging from the court's ongoing consideration of its long-arm jurisdiction (including the first reference made by the UPC to the European Court of Justice) to a significant decision of the Court of Appeal confirming that, where a claimant has litigation insurance (with robust anti-avoidance endorsement) in place, this should mean that no security for costs is necessary, thereby eliminating the need in such cases for cash deposits or bank guarantees. We also cover the latest anti-suit injunction granted by the UPC, and important decisions relating to confidentiality and access to documents.