Delighted to see our client Banijay, the world’s largest independent production company, going from strength to strength, as they post revenues in excess of $3bn. We have acted for Banijay on a number of recent acquisitions, including both the flagship ventures (Kindle Entertainment and Mam Tor) highlighted in Deadline’s article. 2022 and Q1 of 2023 saw considerable M&A activity in the media sector, a trend I expect (and hope!) will continue throughout 2023.
Banijay Earnings: Revenue Rockets Past $3B After Major Spending Spree (deadline.com)
An overview of the UK’s updated PSC guidance, focusing on “significant influence or control” and how businesses can identify and assess PSC status in practice.
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An overview of a recent High Court decision exploring increased transparency in family courts, with a focus on parental alienation and journalist access.
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From 29 June 2026, the Crime and Policing Act 2026 (“CPA”) significantly expands corporate criminal liability in the UK. Companies and partnerships may now be held liable for any criminal offence committed by a senior manager acting within the actual or apparent scope of their authority, regardless of where the entity is incorporated. In practice, as we discuss in this note, application of the attribution test is not as straightforward as advertised and the likelihood of prosecution will depend heavily on the application of public interest factors.
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