The regulatory infrastructure that underpins the legal profession is undergoing unprecedented change. Now that self-regulation is dead, and the new, wholly independent governing bodies are in place, attention is focused on the way in which the new order will go about its day-to-day business.

The Court of Appeal has handed down its judgment on how the administrators of Lehman Brothers International (Europe) (LBIE) should distribute the client money that LBIE held at the point at which it went into administration.

CMS Cameron McKenna shares the experience of its pricing team, and examines how to scope what matters to the organisation, offering some top tips for managing down the price. The report also includes a ‘reality check’ to help recognise the downsides to some more innovative fee arrangements.

The High Court has handed down the longest judgment ever in a pensions case, dealing with a whole series of deficit related questions concerning the Pilots' National Pension Fund.

As part of its efforts to ensure that there are effective deterrent measures to prevent anti-competitive behaviour, the OFT has published its revised guidance on Competition Disqualification Orders in competition cases.

On 11 June 2010, in deciding the case Geldof Metaalconstructie NV v Simon Carves Limited, the Court of Appeal took the opportunity to review and clarify the law on equitable set off –‘because there appears to be some uncertainty on the subject’.

In an economic downturn tenants are more likely than ever to be reviewing their property requirements and keen to divest themselves of surplus premises. A recent decision of the High Court has highlighted the dangers of failing to consider all the terms of the lease.

Introduction of transfer pricing regulations in Ireland is unlikely to detract from the country’s appeal as a sound economic choice for inward investment, with an excellent opportunity to grandfather existing arrangements before July 2010.

This report from CMS Cameron Mckenna assesses the position of the three main parties on the broad themes of infrastructure planning and investment structures. It also examines each party’s sector-specific policies on clean energy, waste, transport, defence, health, justice, education and housing.

This useful briefing by CMS Cameron McKenna provides an in-depth analysis of the Bribery Act 2010. It includes coverage of various key issues, including who can be liable and an outlines of the various penalties, as well as a comparison with the existing legislation.