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Regulatory Outlook

Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2025

Spring Statement 2025 – modernisation of public services | New guidance on pipeline notices | Court rules damages adequate remedy
Regulatory Outlook

Health and Safety | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2025

Martyn's Law receives Royal Assent | Stress awareness month
Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2025

UK companies need to be aware of the incoming EU Forced Labour Regulation | EU Omnibus Package – 'Stop-the-clock' directive
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2025

Changes to advertising codes reflecting DMCCA unfair commercial practices provisions come into effect | HFSS: government clarifies how advertising restrictions
Regulatory and compliance

Martyn's Law introduces new security measures for public premises and events in the UK

Two-year implementation period for businesses to prepare, with further guidance from regulator expected

ESG Knowledge Update | April 2025

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU court issues significant decision on pharma-device 'borderline' product case

European ruling clarifies the definition of pharmacological action for health products

UK Spring Statement 2025: tax anti-avoidance rules with criminal sanction target staffing supply chain

Users and suppliers of contingent workers can expect a more hostile HMRC in addition to proposed 'umbrella' legislation
Financial Services

Supreme Court hears submissions in UK motor finance test case

The FCA wants an expedited judgment on liability and remedies for legal certainty while the court says it may rule
Intellectual property

European Council adopts negotiating mandate on patents for gene-edited plants

EU moves closer to regulatory change for gene-edited plants but still a long way to go
Financial Services

How to navigate the UK regulatory landscape in financial services M&A

Regulation can shape deal appetite and valuations and the overall M&A journey, as can rules around regulatory capital
The Built Environment

UK's approach to heat networks set for change under new regulatory regime

Operators, managers and suppliers will be checking contractual arrangements as rules and fines with 'teeth' take effect