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Tax

HMRC publishes its response to the call for evidence on simplifying the VAT land exemption

HMRC is to publish improved guidance on certain aspects of the VAT exemption for land and property but will not
Intellectual property

Global patent disputes shadow the rise of solar energy

Technological advances are transforming solar into an increasingly viable renewable option, but the progress has come with a growth of
Financial Services

Funds Legal Update

Welcome to our latest Funds Legal Update.
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | Over £116m funding for green innovation and new liquid hydrogen plane plans

This week, we look at the government investing over £116 million in green innovation, a consultation into demand-side policies for
Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break | Covid-19 update, key cases in 2021, and whistleblowing

Welcome to our latest Employment Law Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal developments impacting UK employers.
Workforce Solutions

Getting ready for Supreme Court decision affecting holiday pay for temps, zero-hour and umbrella workers

A decision on the holiday pay issues in Harpur Trust v Brazel is anticipated in the new year – businesses
Mobility and Infrastructure

European Drone Forum turns focus on the application of drones at scale

The Osborne Clarke-sponsored international forum in Cologne brought regulators and the drone industry together to discuss their work and the
Mobility and Infrastructure

How to meet the challenge of the electrification and decarbonisation of public sector fleets

Is the public procurement process holding back development and what can be done to encourage investment and the roll out
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Are European advertising laws ready for patient support programmes?

The legal situation in Europe regarding advertisement of PSPs is highly fragmented with different jurisdictions taking varying approaches to address
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | Contracts for Difference budget and Capacity Market changes

This week, we look at the government's Contracts for Difference budget, Ofgem's consultation on Capacity Market transparency, proposed changes to