Horizon scanning and trackers

Horizon scanning

Horizon scanning content tracks future developments. It provides details of key dates for your diary (including forecasted dates where the actual date is unknown) and relevant commentary in relation to legislation, case appeals and other key developments, including consultations, calls for evidence and inquiries.

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Latest Commercial News

Unjust enrichment, NOM clauses and advisory scope (RMK v Euronav)

Commercial analysis: In RMK Maritime (Europe) Ltd and another company v CMB.Tech NV (previously known as Euronav NV), the Commercial Court dismissed a quantum meruit claim for nearly US$11.7m brought by RMK seeking payment for alleged extra-contractual services. Mr Justice Henshaw held that: (1) The services fell within the scope of the parties’ advisory agreement, and (2) In any event, unjust enrichment could not be used to circumvent a detailed contractual framework reinforced by a no oral modification (NOM) clause and an express variation mechanism. The decision is a reaffirmation of contractual primacy in sophisticated commercial relationships. It provides important guidance on the interaction between unjust enrichment and contract, the legal effect of NOM clauses, and the risks of broadly drafted advisory scopes. For commercial practitioners, the case underscores a simple point: if additional services are to be paid for, they must be agreed and documented at the time. This article is written by Zara Yusuf, barrister at Three Stone.

Weekly roundup of HMRC import, export and customs guidance—2 February 2026

Details of updates to HMRC import, export and customs guidance for the period from 28 January to 2 February 2026.

ASA clarifies its remit for cross‑border advertising

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has published a guidance article outlining its remit on cross‑border ads, confirming that the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) Code applies to non‑paid‑for marketing from UK‑registered marketers, marketing on ‘.uk’ domains and paid‑for ads that target UK consumers, including where ads appear on UK‑based websites, use location‑based targeting, or feature UK‑specific content such as prices in Pounds Sterling or UK‑only products. It explains that non‑paid‑for marketing by marketers without a UK address and paid‑for ads not aimed at UK consumers fall outside remit, though these may be referred via the European Advertising Standards Alliance where an equivalent body exists. The ASA notes it may still act where no referral is possible and ads specifically target UK consumers, indicated by factors such as UK contact details, invitations to UK premises or Sterling pricing.

Commercial weekly highlights—29 January 2026

This week's edition of Commercial weekly highlights includes: announcement of the release of new horizon scanning content which includes a Practice Note highlighting key dates for your diary and a News Analysis round-up of the major developments in 2025 and insights into what to expect in 2026, analysis of the decision in Moeve Trading S.A.U. v Mael Trading FZ LLC which confirmed the court’s position on a buyer’s liability for payment of the price where a letter of credit has been issued, and news that the Competition and Markets Authority has launched a consultation on its updated unfair contract terms guidance.