All Insights

Regulatory Outlook

The EU establishes a new regulatory framework on the control of foreign investments with a direct impact on Spanish domestic law

On 8 June 2026, the Council of the European Union formally adopted the new Regulation on the screening of foreign
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | Ofgem issues update on the 'Connect' pillar of GB Connections Reform

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

Landlord of UK commercial lease held to have fire safety obligations

High Court rules commercial landlord must remove dangerous cladding under lease covenant despite no disrepair
Corporate

New rules proposed to make it easier for foreign companies to relocate to the UK

Government consults on allowing foreign companies to re-domicile to the UK without needing to incorporate a new company
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

UK 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