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Intellectual property

English High Court finds former JV partners misused trade secrets but directors avoid personal liability

The disclosure of confidential information to around 200 investors did not mean it entered the public domain
Blockchain

Blockchain makes steady advance in Singapore amid enhanced regulatory clarity

More than two years on from the ‘crypto winter’ of 2022, blockchain has regained its market and regulatory footing
Transitioning to green hydrogen

What role can green hydrogen play as part of the future of clean energy in the UK?

The green hydrogen sector offers investment opportunities – but there are challenges that need to be addressed
Financial Services

UK financial services in countdown to meet new rules for operational resilience

Firms that are within scope must demonstrate compliance with the new regime by 31 March
Financial Services

UK FCA progresses with the next phase of the Advice Guidance Boundary Review

Wider consultation and draft rules expected by July following initial focus on pensions support
ESG – Environmental, social and governance

ESG Knowledge Update | February 2025

Welcome to our ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | February 2025

Custody and fund service providers face scrutiny, overseas fund regime gets online guide and rule changes for UK UCITS
Tax

HM Treasury consultation on UK carried-interest tax reform gets expert input from Osborne Clarke

The UK must champion certainty and simplicity, tax specialists have urged government prior to proposed changes
Financial Services

FCA highlights anti-money laundering compliance gaps in UK capital markets

Firms urged in a recent report on money laundering in markets to enhance controls and collaborate on financial crime
ESG – Environmental, social and governance

ESG Knowledge Update | January 2025

Welcome to our ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Decarbonisation

How to overcome investment barriers to green hydrogen projects

For green hydrogen to develop into a viable commodity, policy challenges, stakeholder interests and financial mechanisms need to be aligned
Financial Services

Crypto exchanges face increased risk in UK for failing to prevent tax evasion by investors

Firms need to prepare for a wider compliance culture imposed by the government's impending tax and fraud legislation