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Group actions

The settlement of mass claims under the WAMCA

WAMCA – The settlement of mass claims This Insight is part of the series: Navigating Dutch Class Actions (WAMCA). Read
Real estate

Spain's Supreme Court annuls national short-let register

The ruling partially overturns legislation that created the register and restores regulatory authority to the regions
Public sector pensions

Public Service Pensions Update: June 2026

Welcome to the June edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update
Competition, antitrust and trade

UK Competition and Markets Authority opens consultation on merger efficiencies guidance

Draft revised guidelines signal a more open approach to efficiency arguments in merger cases
The Built Environment

Government announces long-anticipated energy efficiency reforms for commercial properties in England and Wales

Non-domestic buildings required to have at least EPC B from 2031 as the government raises Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Employment law reforms 2026/2027, two new consultations, and an incentives update

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers
Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU introduces harmonised template for clinical trial recruitment and consent

A single EU-wide structure now governs how sponsors document recruitment and informed consent across all member states
Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU draft guidelines sharpen high-risk AI classification for medtech and digital health

European Commission offers draft guidance on risk classification for medtech, biometrics, triage and health insurance
The Built Environment

Commercial Payments Bill would ban retention and late payments in UK construction

A 30-day public and 60-day private sector payment cap would also apply, with longer contractual terms automatically void
Artificial intelligence

European Commission publishes draft AI Act guidelines on high-risk classification and targeted consultation

Affected businesses have until 23 July 2026 to suggest changes to the current draft guidelines, and should develop appropriate AI
The Built Environment

What does the second half of 2026 have in store for the commercial real estate sector in England?

Many key legal developments are unfolding that occupiers, investors, developers and lenders should monitor