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Our Insurance and Reinsurance Group is a recognised market leader and is consistently ranked among the UK’s top legal insurance practices in the leading legal directories. We regularly handle large, complex claims as well as advising on non-contentious matters, including advising on policy wordings and regulatory issues, both domestically and internationally.
We are part of a full service commercial law firm and are able to call on specialist support from market leading colleagues across a range of disciplines, including tax, pensions, competition, financial services regulation, employment, corporate, banking and international finance, construction, energy and projects, real estate, planning, environmental and health and safety. The fact that we can offer that expertise in London, Bristol, Sheffield, Scotland and Hong Kong (as well as across the entire CMS network), and that we have been doing so successfully for so long, sets us apart from our competitors.
Our team of lawyers, many of whom have prior experience in the insurance sector, possesses a deep understanding of the complexities within your markets. Wherever guidance is required, our multi-disciplinary specialists are ready to provide assistance.
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See allFCA: Board minutes
FCA has now published the minutes of its 29 January 2026 board meeting. It is stated that “the Board observed the positive outcomes achieved by driving change through outcomes-focused supervisory activity rather than relying solely on rules”.
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FCA: Regulatory priorities - pensions
FCA’s first annual regulatory priorities report for the pensions sector sets out its priorities for the coming year: ensuring well-run schemes that provide value for money to savers; encouraging effective support for consumers; supporting growth and innovation, and modernising pensions and long-term savings. The report also notes other areas of focus. FCA has included an indicative timeline for specific workstreams.
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HMT: Market Engagement Group
HMT has published the ToR for a senior‑level forum for financial market participants to share their views on UK-related developments in financial markets and broader market themes with Rachel Reeves.
FCA: CP26/8: Quarterly Consultation Paper
FCA has published the latest of its QCPs, which seeks feedback on various proposed amendments and corrections, including with regard to: amendments to CASS in relation to cryptoasset activities; transparency requirements for financial instruments and rights of action for damages in MAR; increasing the threshold for commodity derivatives under UK EMIR; amending the prohibition on non-cash distributions on own funds instruments for FCA investment firms; minor changes to UK Listing Rules, and amendments relating to ENFG, UNFCOG, ICOBS and CONC.
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FCA: Appointments
FCA has announced new appointments to its senior leadership team.
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We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.
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