This Practice Note sets out the additional and alternative requirements for the preparation of court bundles in financial remedy proceedings, including the structure and content of the bundle and length of the documents as provided for in the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010), specifically FPR 2010, PD 27A. The Financial remedies guide (March 2026) (the FRG) (in which the High Court judge and below High Court judge level efficiency statements were merged and incorporated from 13 March 2026) is considered. The Practice Note also provides practical guidance on preliminary documents and position statements in bundles for use in financial remedy proceedings. FPR 2010, PD 27A must be complied with in order to achieve consistency across England and Wales in the Family Court and the Family Division of the High Court in the preparation and filing of court bundles. In November 2025, the sixth FPR 2010 PD update of 2025 set out an amended FPR 2010, PD 27A, replacing FPR 2010, PD 27A on the preparation and filing of bundles. The amended FPR 2010,

This Checklist sets out the general requirements for the preparation of court bundles in all proceedings other than financial remedy proceedings, including the documents to be included, format, lodging provisions and document and bundle lengths as provided for in the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010), specifically FPR 2010, PD 27A. It provides practical guidance on who is responsible for the preparation of the bundle and the consequences of non-compliance with the requirements. It also sets out the amendments made to FPR 2010, PD 27A with effect from 2 March 2026. Different chapters of FPR 2010, PD 27A apply to different types of proceedings, see Practice Note: Preparation of court bundles in family proceedings—Chapters in FPR 2010, PD 27A. FPR 2010, PD 27A, paras 7.1–7.20 (Chapter 7) apply in all proceedings other than financial remedy proceedings. This Checklist should be read in conjunction with the general bundles requirements in FPR 2010, PD 27A for all family proceedings, including all proceedings other than proceedings for a financial remedy,

The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has published guidance on the new automatic disqualification rules, which will come into force on 31 August 2025 under the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023. The changes extend disqualification criteria beyond trustees to include senior management roles, and they introduce new grounds for disqualification, such as terrorism-related offences and inclusion on the sex offenders register. OSCR will begin accepting waiver applications from 30 June 2025, prioritising individuals already occupying affected positions prior to the implementation date. These rules complement the existing restrictions on undischarged bankrupts and on those with protected trust deeds.

Preparedness for climate/ESG-related enforcement and litigation in the financial sector This Practice Note analyses the increase in ESG and climate-related litigation and regulatory enforcement action and sets out steps financial institutions can take to prepare for and mitigate this risk. Key points Firms should note the following key points: • many financial institutions are not prepared for managing climate risk, exposing themselves to increased risk of climate-related litigation and regulatory enforcement. At the same time, increasing numbers of claimants are looking to use litigation to pressure businesses to follow climate friendly policies • a number of factors are driving up the incidence of climate-related litigation and enforcement. This trend has been most marked in North America but other regions are now catching up. Given their critical place in financing economic activity, financial institutions are increasingly the focus of action • until recently, claims with the primary purpose of securing the disclosure of

This Checklist summarises the key steps and issues which lawyers need to consider when preparing an application under section 78 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE 1984) to exclude identification evidence on the basis of a breach of the PACE 1984 Code of Practice D (PACE Code D), including disclosure requirements, interaction with the Turnbull guidelines and Crown Court Compendium, and the court’s continuing powers to exclude or limit identification evidence at trial. For information on applications to exclude evidence under PACE 1984, s 78, see Practice Note: Exclusion of unfair evidence in criminal proceedings. For detailed guidance on challenging identification evidence, see Practice Note: Challenging visual identification evidence. In all cases practitioners should bear in mind: • the test for exclusion of evidence—PACE 1984, s 78: ◦ in any proceedings the court may refuse to allow evidence on which the prosecution proposes to rely if it appears to the court that, having regard to

This Practice Note covers the considerations to be taken into account before drafting a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) complaint in a potential domain name dispute. It covers: • Preliminary considerations • Is UDRP the right option? • Assessing the merits • Identifying the Registrant • Contacting the Registrant • Pre-UDRP checklist See also Precedents: Letter of claim—abusive domain name registration (UDRP) and UDRP complaint. Drafting a UDRP complaint is not the first step you will take when you are handling a potential domain name dispute. This Practice Note will take you through the things you should consider before you get started. If you follow these steps, many of the potential disputes will fall away—saving you or your client time and money, and if you do end up drafting a UDRP complaint, you can feel more confident that you have laid the groundwork for some of the more difficult elements. This Practice Note and accompanying precedents draw on guidance and decisions prepared by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).

This Checklist can be used when preparing a building contract for signature. It is designed to help avoid errors when preparing or checking construction documents before they are signed by the parties and completed. • Consistency with other documents From the outset, liaise with the member of the professional team responsible for preparing contract documents such as Preliminaries and Employer’s Requirements to ensure that these are consistent with the schedule of amendments and accurately reflect the intentions of the parties. For more on drafting a building contract, see: Drafting a building contract/schedule of amendments—checklist. • Details of the parties Include full details for all contracting parties—the full company name and address, plus the registered company number (if any) as company names may change in future. Confirm the details are correct at Companies House (if applicable). • Contract Particulars Review the Contract Particulars (where

Preparing a cash flow statement: Yes/No Do not use accruals accounting in the cash flow forecast Do not include depreciation and other non-cash items in the cash flow forecast Remember to include partner

This Practice Note examines the keys steps and issues that a company will need to take and consider prior to commencing the process of applying for an initial admission to trading on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Certain key steps and issues will need to taken and considered by a company (company) prior to commencing the process of applying for an initial admission to trading on AIM (AIM admission). Initial considerations The AIM admission process typically takes between three to six months to complete from the initial all parties meeting and will involve a considerable amount of management time. It is important that prior to commencing this process the company gives careful consideration to: • the reasons for the company seeking an AIM admission, eg raising capital, creating liquidity for the company's shares, enabling incentivisation of employees, raising the profile of the company etc, and whether it is right for the company in the specific circumstances. In particular, consideration should be given to the available alternatives to AIM admission, eg:

STOP PRESS: Significant reforms to the UK prospectus regime came into force on 19 January 2026. The new rules governing public offers of securities and admissions to trading in the UK are principally set out in the Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2024, SI 2024/105, (the POATRs) and FCA sourcebook, The Prospectus Rules: Admission to Trading on a Regulated Market (PRM).  The UK Prospectus Regulation and the FCA Prospectus Regulation Rules have been repealed. The reforms are designed to simplify capital raising and significantly reduce the occasions when a company is required to publish an FCA approved prospectus for a further issue of shares. For full information on the changes see Practice Note: UK prospectus regime reform. This Practice Note reflects the prospectus regime in force prior to 19 January 2026. This Practice Note examines the key steps and issues that a UK incorporated commercial company will need to take and consider prior to making an application for the initial admission

Neighbourhood Development Plans (NDPs) allow communities to set out planning policies for the development and use of land in the neighbourhood. They form part of the statutory development plan. See Practice Note: Introduction to neighbourhood planning for further information on the basics of neighbourhood planning, including: neighbourhood development orders (NDOs); community rights to build; designating neighbourhood forums and areas; referendums; examination; funding; and the relationship between NDPs and other policy and legislation. Guidance An NDP must meet the basic conditions, including having regard to national policies and advice issued by the Secretary of State and being in general conformity with the strategic policies contained in the development plan. National policy is set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The August 2026 NPPF distinguishes between policies for plan-making and national decision-making policies. The policies for plan-making must be taken into account when preparing any part of the development plan. NDP policies should not duplicate, substantively restate or be inconsistent with national decision-making policies, unless directed by another policy in the NPPF. From a date to be appointed,