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Dispute resolution

Spanish Supreme Court rules that the evidenced illness of counsel voids hearing

Review of Supreme Court judgment no. 435/2026 from 19 March, which sets a precedent for postponing hearings when a lawyer
Competition, antitrust and trade

Deckers v Up & Running: Court of Appeal overturns Competition Appeal Tribunal's RPM infringement decision

Judgment sharpens 'by object' assessment and retail price maintenance risk in selective distribution
The Built Environment

Renters' Rights Act – phase 1 reforms to private rental sector are now in force in England

Phase 1 introduces core reforms that affect existing alienation rights and restrictions of landlords
Employment and pensions

Belgium's Private Investigation Act poses new risks for companies and in-house counsels

New rules on private investigation carry strict sanctions with Belgian courts already voiding employers' evidence
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | UK government sets out Capacity Market reforms ahead of Prequalification 2026

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | May 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update brought to you by our multi-disciplinary ESG team
Construction disputes

English Court of Appeal clarifies requirements for valid pay less notices

The judgment warns against 'smash and grab' tactics in construction disputes
Gambling

CJEU rules that online gambling licences carry no cross-border protection

Online gambling operators face full legal exposure in every EU market, the Court of Justice of the EU has confirmed
Commercial

English Court of Appeal finds licensee could terminate 'indefinite' trade mark licence on reasonable notice

The ruling distinguishes between 'indefinite' and 'perpetual' duration of contract
Knowledge Notes

The UK King's Speech – what can business expect this year?

The government has set out its agenda for the new Parliamentary session, with continued emphasis on economic growth