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Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 9 September 2024

FCA updates on UCITS authorisation, UK funds gateway opens EU's guidelines on ESG and new ECB reporting rules
D&I in Financial Services

Non-financial misconduct in UK financial services: the disputes perspective

Following a D&I consultation and parliamentary enquiry on sexism in the City, where are we now and where we are
Regulatory and compliance

PFAS and products: how to prepare for change in Europe

Businesses using PFAS in their products or supply chain need to understand how regulatory changes will affect them
Real estate

Navigating environmental obligations in Belgium

Belgian legislators in the three Regions (Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia) are increasingly using real estate transactions to pursue their environmental
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 7 August 2024

Helpful research reforms have arrived in addition to clarity on key EU concepts
Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

First reporting obligations under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive | Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive published in Official Journal |
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

The King's Speech: Environment and Sustainability aspects | Court confirms nutrient neutrality and Habitats Regulations assessment requirements apply to discharge
Regulatory Outlook

Modern Slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

Summer call to action | Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive published in Official Journal
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 15 July 2024

UK financial regulator issues more sustainability information and European authorities recommend SFDR adjustments
Dispute resolution

English Court of Appeal narrows scope of exemption to money laundering for 'adequate consideration'

Clarification overturns status quo and affects firms' approach to compliance and supply-chain due diligence
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | July 2024

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

'Wind of change': Labour government lifts de facto ban on onshore wind in the UK

The swift move indicates a strong early commitment to the green economy and to reform of the UK's planning system