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Energy and Energy Transition
Fixed-price futures: what the UK Budget's clean energy reforms mean for legacy renewable project owners and lenders
Renewable generators face a choice between market exposure and fixed revenues, with consequences for financing and existing contracts
Contingent workforce
Third-party labour fraud in UK construction industry: how can businesses protect themselves?
Opus ruling highlights that directors can face personal penalties alongside procurement and employment risks
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026
UK updates: Defra publishes statutory guidance on environmental delivery plans and the overall improvement test | Planning Inspectorate finds BNG
Data Centres
Data centre developers and investors face growing patent litigation risk in the UK and Europe
Patent disputes are moving from the margins to the heart of project risk: a shift the industry is starting to
Real estate
Building Blocks | Developments for the UK construction industry | October 2026
Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2026
UK updates: UK government consults on technical changes to free allocation for hydrogen production in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
Dispute resolution
English court refuses injunctive relief to suspend a demand under a performance guarantee
A high-value EPC dispute clarifies the injunctive relief test for guarantee calls and liquidated damages enforceability
Real estate
Building Blocks | Developments for the UK construction industry | September 2026
Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients
Smart Power
UK Smart Power | Biodiversity net gain, the decommissioning cliff edge, and defects in energy assets
Decommissioning risks as GB renewable subsidies close, England's BNG reforms and defect liability in UK energy assets
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026
EU Ban on destroying unsold clothes partially in force | Transitional REACH registration deadline extended | Consultation on judicial review
Real estate
English High Court refuses stay and appeal in landmark building liability order ruling
Latest judgment in Crest v Ardmore makes clear that defendants face an uphill battle to unwind a BLO once made
Real estate
Building Blocks | Developments for the UK construction industry | July 2026
Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients
