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When Fornax Energy Limited came to Jenner & Block, the London-based startup was at a standstill. Ofgem, the UK's energy regulator, had refused to allow Fornax customers to benefit from a government subsidy supporting the installation of air source heat pumps, a refusal rooted in a misinterpretation of the relevant regulations. The consequences were severe: Fornax had been forced to cease installations entirely and could no longer attract the private equity investment it needed to survive and sec

London Partners Joanna Ludlam and Christine Braamskamp, Special Counsel Will Jones, and Associate Joshua Kell co-authored the UK chapter of the Crisis Management 2026 guide, published by Chambers and Partners.

Last month, Partner Neil Barofsky testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee to present findings from the ongoing investigation into Credit Suisse's historical ties to Nazi-era clients. His testimony, which included a 75-page written statement, revealed previously unreported relationships between the bank and Nazi-era entities.

Jenner & Block Partner Rob Dalling and Associate Joshua Kell were published in the February 2026 issue of The Banking Law Journal, analyzing the UK Supreme Court's landmark decision overturning LIBOR manipulation convictions.

London Partner Lucy Blake and Associate Joshua Kell were featured in Forward Law Review's "Business and human rights: the global landscape" article, contributing their insights on the evolving ESG and human rights regulatory environment for 2026.

In September 2025, amid increasing geopolitical concern about Iran’s nuclear programme, the so-called E3 (the United Kingdom, France, and Germany) reimposed a range of sanctions against Iran, bringing UK and EU sanctions policy towards Iran into closer alignment with that of the US. This client alert sets out some of the implications, both legal and practical, arising from the reimposition of sanctions.

Last week the United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) announced that, as a result of the UK Supreme Court's decision in R v Hayes/Palombo, a number of convictions arising from allegations of manipulation of well-known key benchmark interest rates in the financial markets, including LIBOR and EURIBOR, are potentially unsafe. In this article we examine the background to the Court’s finding and consider how recent changes to UK legislation might affect similar cases in the future.

In a recent feature, The Lawyer profiled Jenner & Block’s Global Hearing Preparation Practice and its leading role supporting organizations involved in public hearings worldwide. The article highlights Jenner’s reputation as the go-to firm for preparing clients to appear before legislative committees, inquiries, and other public forums around the world. With a sharp rise in public scrutiny and legal risk across jurisdictions—from Washington D.C. to Westminster to Canberra—our team helps global c

On 24 April 2025, the UK’s Serious Fraud Office ("SFO") launched its updated External Guidance on Corporate Co-operation and Enforcement in relation to Corporate Criminal Offending (“Corporate Guidance”), cementing a bold approach to enforcement. As noted in our previous client alert, SFO director Nick Ephgrave is focused on a renewed commitment to combatting bribery and fraud. The Corporate Guidance – designed to incentivise self-reporting by making it clear that companies reporting promptly an

In March 2025, the UK government met with regulators to push for faster regulatory decision-making processes as a part of efforts by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to cut red tape and boost economic growth. But while the intention is to boost efficiency, increased pressure on regulators risks corners being cut and opens the decision-makers up to questions about the fairness and legality of their decisions, particularly at a time when public authorities are increasingly turning to Arti

In our client alert, “The Case for Compliance: Why UK and EU Businesses Should Continue to Invest in Their Compliance Programs”, we highlighted seven reasons why, despite the US’ pause on bribery enforcement under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), compliance should still be front-of-mind for businesses operating in the UK and Europe.

Following the EU Commission’s proposed Omnibus Directives (the Omnibus Proposals) to amend the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the debate around their potential impact on the scope of European regulatory compliance obligations has raised more questions than answers. Rather than clarifying areas of uncertainty or harmonising existing laws, the risk of adopted legislation being relitigated has introd

On 20 March 2025, enforcement agencies from the UK, France and Switzerland affirmed their shared commitment to tackling international bribery and corruption and founded a new taskforce to strengthen collaboration. Director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Nick Ephgrave, stated that the coalition “reaffirms our individual and collective commitment to tackling the pernicious threat of international bribery and corruption”.