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Real estate

Law 11/2025 of Catalonia: new measures on housing, urban planning and the rental market

In force since 1 January 2026, Law 11/2025 strengthens the regulation of the residential rental market in Catalonia and introduces
Regulated procurement

The Supreme Court of Spain recognises the power of competition authorities to prohibit contracting with the Administration

Penalty decisions may directly establish the scope and duration of the prohibition on contracting with the public sector
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Dm’s online pharmacy model under fire: German rules on pharmacy‑only medicines in digital platforms

On 12 February 2026, the German unfair practice association „ Wettbewerbszentrale“ announced that it had filed a lawsuit with the
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Spain's Council of Ministers approves draft legislation on patient organisations

A consultation runs until 4 March on the legal framework for organisations' participation in the National Health System
Tax

How are new Belgian tax measures in force since the start of 2026 affecting companies?

A range of measures are already applicable in the financial year 2026 for tax on corporate income and employees.
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | Green Heat Networks, CfD updates and small-scale space-based solar

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero
Employment and pensions

Pay transparency in the recruitment process: what employers should prepare now

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU) 2023/970 (“Pay Transparency Directive”) will have a noticeable impact on re-cruitment processes. Applicants gain
Life Sciences and Healthcare

European Health Data Space Regulation and TEHDAS2 lay down a new roadmap for cross‑border data use

Europe takes the first steps to transform the regulatory framework into an operational ecosystem to reuse health data
Tax

Spain's Supreme Court applies beneficial-owner requirement to deny reduced rate under double taxation agreements

Ruling may represent a major change in how the relationship between European law and bilateral agreements is interpreted
International arbitration

Germany’s ongoing arbitration reform: what manufacturers should know about the latest proposals

Four proposed changes to Germany's arbitration framework could reduce procedural risk in cross-border supply chain disputes
Real estate

Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry | February 2026

Welcome to Building Blocks – Osborne Clarke's regular newsletter round-up of Insights relevant to construction industry clients
Public sector pensions

Public Service Pensions Update: February 2026

Welcome to the February 2026 edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update