All Insights

Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | Five times as many EV charging points needed, calls for 'sin tax' on gas, smart meter network reaches 10 million

This week we look at renewable generation overtaking fossil fuels in the UK, dynamic containment being utilised following an interconnector

Decarbonisation

Countdown to COP26 | Nature-based solutions and land use

Interest in nature-based solutions has been hotting up since the UK identified it as a campaign issue in the run

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Update on post-termination restrictions, health check your recruitment processes and focusing on the future of work

Welcome to this week's Employment Law Coffee Break, in which we highlight the latest developments and issues impacting UK employers.

Financial Services

Spring Budget 2021 | What tax measures can we expect to see?

An extension of tax support measures for business is possible but it is questionable whether now is the right time

Corporate

Remote participation at shareholders' meetings is facilitated under new Belgian company rules

The Law of 20 December 2020 amends the Belgian Code on Companies and Associations (BCCA) in order to facilitate remote

Intellectual property

Judicial changes strengthen English Patents Court

Recent high-profile appointments and developments will bolster the UK's reputation as a forum for litigating complex patent disputes

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Breakthrough for digital healthcare in Belgium as scheme launches to reimburse mobile health apps

Reimbursement for patients' app purchases is important next step for rollout of the mHealthBelgium platform

Financial Services

New year, new Quincecare decision

Latest ruling on duty to protect against fraud is a victory for banks but fintechs must still be vigilant