On 29 January 2026, the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published its response to the recent consultation on reforming its enforcement process. The reforms, prompted by the increased volume and complexity of sanctions enforcement since 2022, aim to improve transparency, efficiency, and proportionality in OFSI’s approach to enforcement. […]

Global law firm K&L Gates has advised strategic investor Tri Star Group, Shanghai, on the acquisition of Poland-based Sprick Rowery Sp.z o.o form insolvency of the German Sprick Group. Sprick Group, headquartered in Gütersloh, is a family-owned manufacturer of high-quality bicycles and bicycle parts. The transaction is carried out in […]

What You Need to Know in a Minute or Less Artificial intelligence tools are rapidly reshaping how ESI is created and stored, particularly with respect to content generated by large language models. As companies adopt generative AI (GenAI) tools for drafting, summarizing, analyzing, and other business uses, courts are grappling […]

Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates and its lawyers as local and regional leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2026 edition of its Chambers Global guide. This includes 28 practice rankings for the firm, and 60 lawyer recognitions in nearly 50 categories across 17 jurisdictions. Published annually, […]

Youth Leading the Way: Cultural Safeguarding and Knowledge Transfer Country Global agnes Thu, 02/12/2026 – 12:46 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Elisa Rebeiro (CS Intern) From their traditional territories, three Cultural Survival Indigenous Youth Fellows lead community-based initiatives that strengthen identity, language, and collective life. Through […]

On 26 January 2026, the United Kingdom’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published a penalty notice regarding a breach of UK financial sanctions by the Bank of Scotland Plc (Bank of Scotland). OFSI imposed a fine of £160,000 on the Bank of Scotland for dealing with funds and making […]