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Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU drug agency to take broader coordinating role in devices and diagnostics in latest proposal

Expert panel support, shortage coordination and combined study procedures strengthen the EMA's oversight of devices
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | UK government announces results of record-breaking CfD AR7 auction

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

Direct agreements and step-in rights: coordination is key

Why early coordination of direct agreements between financiers, borrowers and contract counterparties matters
Intellectual property

New draft bill on the ‘Right to Repair’ and its impact on Intellectual Property in Germany

Implementation of EU directive promotes repairs – but leaves IP conflicts unresolved and poses risks for independent repairers
Construction disputes

Supreme Court reverses Court of Appeal decision on the termination provisions of the English JCT contract

Important decision limits a contractor's ability to terminate for late payments under key industry contract
Real estate

English High Court clarifies nature of landlord's planning cooperation obligations

Damages awarded for landlord's failure to actively assist with a developer tenant's planning application
Intellectual property

What does 2026 augur for AI and IP in Europe?

AI and copyright appeals set to take centre stage, with a consultation response promised from the UK government and a
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Revised EU medtech regulations proposal sharpens software and cybersecurity rules for digital health

Down‑classification, established software concepts and cyber-incident reporting could reshape digital medtech compliance
Incentives, remuneration and benefits

UK Employee Incentives Update | January 2026

In this edition, we look at what's ahead for employee incentives in the UK during 2026
Real estate

English Technology and Construction Court reinforces importance of compliance with contractual payment regimes

Court in Vision Construct judgment backs notified‑sum adjudications and strict payment-notice compliance