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Dispute resolution

High Court decision in Aabar v Glencore redefines legal privilege in English law

The ruling rejects a long-standing principle often applied for strategic pressure in shareholder and company proceedings
Knowledge Notes

What business law changes does 2025 promise in the UK?

Our Knowledge Team looks at what's in store for business
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

SMEs should not lose sight of the CS3D as Belgium implements the CSRD

The CS3D's indirect impact on mid-sized and smaller businesses requires action to ensure they remain valuable partners
Workforce Solutions

What could 2025 bring for M&A deals in the UK staffing sector?

How will increased use of tech, tax changes, employment law reform and compliance burdens affect deals and valuations?
Banking and finance

Why isn't every loan sustainability linked in the UK?

Reassessing sustainability-linked loans for UK mid-market dealmakers
OC Ventures

OC Ventures Update | November 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of the OC Ventures update
Corporate

Navigating earn-outs: bridging valuation gaps in M&A transactions

Earn-out provisions offer a compromise in M&A deals, tying part of the purchase price to future performance and addressing valuation
Corporate

The EU Listing Act: what are the key changes to the Prospectus Regulation?

The Listing Act aims to simplify obligations and procedures to enhance the attractiveness of EU capital markets
Corporate

FCA issues additional guidance on inside information under UK Market Abuse Regulation

The guidance covers, among other things, the definition of inside information, disclosure and communications with shareholders
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024

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

Investment control in transactions in the life sciences and healthcare sector

Investment control means that additional regulatory approvals are required, affecting the timeline, complexity and costs of a transaction
Corporate

UK directors' duties: IOD issues guidance on the importance of sustainable business practice

New voluntary code of conduct provides helpful steer to directors – especially with regard to 'responsible business'