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Real estate

UK County Court rules in favour of landlord imposing redevelopment break into renewal lease

Landlords' redevelopment plans 'trump' tenants' security of tenure under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Dispute resolution

The Law Commission consults in England and Wales on determining the law of an arbitration agreement

Proposal of new rule where the law of the agreement is the law of the seat unless the parties expressly
Business crime

What is the UK's second Economic Crime Plan seeking to achieve?

Is the government's outcome-focused plan ambitious enough?
Dispute resolution

Ten tips to de-risk litigation for the bottom line

Beware limitation periods and multi-jurisdictions, get the right expert, manage costs and time, keep on top of insurance
Dispute resolution

UK Litigation Brief | April 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of Osborne Clarke's Litigation Brief
Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2023

Updated guidance on SARs Economic | Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill | Government response to House of Lords Fraud Committee
Tech, Media and Comms

Next step against "greenwashing": The EU Commission's proposal for a Green Claims Directive

With its latest proposal for an EU directive on environmental claims, the EU Commission is tightening the requirements for companies
Business crime

Are you prepared for the UK Economic Crime Levy?

Entities supervised under AML rules whose UK revenue exceeds £10.2m a year will see a new levy appear on their
Financial Services

Financial Conduct Authority lays down clear priorities for UK payments sector

UK financial services regulator warns of 'unacceptable risk' that some payments firms pose to customers and the financial system's stability
Dispute resolution

Spain's Supreme Court gives clarity on reduced award amounts in rulings and paying interest

A lack of arithmetic coincidence between an amount requested and awarded doesn't prevent the payment of interest
Dispute resolution

Debt recovery and navigating insolvency: what are the options for commercial UK landlords?

There are many practical steps, pitfalls and strategies available for recovering commercial rent arrears, both before and after tenant insolvency
Commercial

Audit rights: an 'after Paddington' drafting checklist for keeping clauses clear

Tips on what drafting issues should be considered by the party that is more likely to be audited