All Insights

Regulatory and compliance

Health and Safety Executive spotlights mental health risks in the GB workforce

The rate of work-related stress, depression and anxiety is rising, according to annual statistics
Regulatory and compliance

UK Procurement Bill aims to strengthen transparency in supply chains

Greater scrutiny is proposed of bidders' subcontractors and the social value and environmental credentials of tenders
Digitalisation

More extensive obligations of intermediary service providers under the DSA

Following the entry into force of the DSA, the obligations of intermediary service providers under the Spanish Ecommerce Act could
Employment and pensions

Poland's electronic employment contracts: is it possible?

If an employee does not have a qualified e-signature, a combination of digital and "wet ink" versions could be used
Employment and pensions

What are the restrictions on employees' working time in Poland?

Employers are required to have a broad knowledge of regulations related to the working time of employees
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | National Grid issues second demand flexibility test

This week we look at the National Grid's second demand flexibility test, the government's £65 million investment in green technology
Knowledge Notes

UK Knowledge Collection | UK confirms new digital regulation, employment issues in a downturn, and AI and net zero

Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection - a round-up of the latest insights and events from Osborne Clarke
Digitalisation

UK regulators ask how AI and Big Tech can transform financial services

Is reform needed following Big Tech's entry into financial services and the introduction of AI and machine learning?
The Built Environment

Why business rates will be big concern in 2023

A pending rates revaluation, anticipated recession and regulatory changes could all have an impact on your clients’ rates liability
Dispute resolution

Requests for the recording of a trial in Spain do not suspend the time limit for appeal

Decision confirms that the recording's request does not suspend the appeal time limit.
Tax

Spain publishes bill on 'solidarity tax on large fortunes'

The coalition government aims for the additional tax on the wealthy to take effect by the end of 2022 and
Corporate

Draft of the Royal Decree on Foreign Investments in Spain

The Draft of the Royal Decree on Foreign Investments has been submitted to a public hearing, and is in the