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Financial Services

Supreme Court hears submissions in UK motor finance test case

The FCA wants an expedited judgment on liability and remedies for legal certainty while the court says it may rule
Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Join our next webinar, equality call for evidence, and neonatal leave and pay

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers
Intellectual property

European Council adopts negotiating mandate on patents for gene-edited plants

EU moves closer to regulatory change for gene-edited plants but still a long way to go
Tax

Pillar 2 and M&A transactions: navigating the new Global Minimum Tax regime

This article, by Osborne Clarke partner Esther Villa, was adapted from an article first published in the International Tax Review
Intellectual property

Unified Patent Court's Milan Local Division confirms its jurisdiction over cross-border patent infringement claim

UPC applies landmark CJEU ruling again, affirming its ability to adjudicate infringement claims relating to non-UPC European Patents
Tax

HMRC's whistleblower reward scheme: what we know so far

In an article first published in Tax Journal (Issue 1703 on 4 April 2025), Jack Prytherch explains how the new
Real estate

English High Court recent rulings consider landowners' rights to an injunction against drone users

Two approaches have been taken by the High Court to granting injunctions against 'drone trespass' over private property
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | Shortlist released for second round of UK green hydrogen funding

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

High Court in Placefirst clarifies payment notices under the UK Construction Act

The judgment provides some clarity on the timing and content of payment and payless notices in construction contracts
Financial Services

How to navigate the UK regulatory landscape in financial services M&A

Regulation can shape deal appetite and valuations and the overall M&A journey, as can rules around regulatory capital
Dispute resolution

What is the role of group actions in English securities litigation?

Group actions are a necessary vehicle for securities claims – though they pose a complex set of challenges