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Competition, antitrust and trade

UK government sets out plans to update investment screening rules

Revised definitions across eight sectors, a water schedule and fresh carve-outs for AI end-users take shape
Data Centres

How investors are managing risk in the new wave of European data centre projects

Data centre investment is accelerating in Europe, with regulation, grid access and power reshaping how projects get done
Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU overhauls pharmaceutical law with sweeping 2026 reform package

Landmark reform overhauls incentives, supply obligations and regulatory pathways for pharmaceuticals operating in Europe
Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

Universities and research institutions collaboration | Algorithms and competition law | Private dental services market study | Government publishes consultation
Corporate

How American capital pursuing Belgian investment or acquisition targets can mitigate deal‑breaker risks

US funds willing to invest in or acquire Belgian companies face pitfalls – good planning and advisers can drive success
Competition, antitrust and trade

English football's new regulator to hand clubs and investors 'state of the game' scorecard

The IFR's report will look to tackle the contentious areas of club finance, ownership structures and parachute payments
Competition, antitrust and trade

CMA sets out new guidance on collaborations between UK universities and research institutions

The guidance identifies what higher education providers can and cannot do as they look to work more closely together
Competition, antitrust and trade

Sustainability: The French Competition Authority outlines a competition law analytical framework for Citeo's ReUse project in informal guidance

On 4 February 2026, pursuant to the French Competition Authority's (the " FCA") notice on informal guidance in sustainability matters
Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

Consultation launched on major competition regime reforms | New guidance consolidated on market interventions | What are the focus areas
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | February 2026

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Competition, antitrust and trade

The UK CMA updates its merger remedies guidance

The regulator may be more open to behavioural remedies, but only where it is satisfied they are effective and proportionate
Competition, antitrust and trade

Will there be a more streamlined UK merger control process?

The CMA's procedural overhaul offers merging parties more influence over timing and remedies, but whether it will shorten reviews remains