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Regulated public procurement

AI and public procurement in Spain: from anti-collusion screening to secure automation

AI is reshaping public procurement, and its integration requires new rules to balance innovation and accountability
ESG – Environmental, social and governance

ESG Knowledge Update | November 2025

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

Spanish Supreme Court validates 'events of default' agreed by parties under a financing agreement

The Court clarifies distinction between application of early termination clauses and contractual termination for breach
Data protection and privacy regulation

New European guidelines issued to protect minors in the digital environment

Age assurance, privacy by default and safe recommender systems are no longer optional but central pillars of compliance
Tax

Certificates of tax residence and double taxation agreements

The Supreme Court consolidates doctrine and sets limits on Spanish tax authorities
Life Sciences and Healthcare

UK's biotech sector builds global life sciences status

TechBio conference showcases UK world-class research and biotech innovation
Employment and pensions

What assumptions of Social Security liabilities occur on a transfer of undertakings in Spain?

Transfers, as a rule, entail assumption of pre‑existing Social Security liabilities but insolvency judges may set a cap
Intellectual property

English Court of Appeal limits use of interim FRAND licence declarations in SEP disputes

The court distinguished previous case law and provided guidance on what amounts to acting in bad faith in FRAND proceedings
Energy

The Supreme Court reopens a debate that could redefine the system for challenging unfavourable Environmental Impact Statements

The High Court admits an appeal to define the autonomous challengeability of unfavourable Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) in electricity generation
Corporate

How to approach contributions made by shareholders to the 118 account of the Spanish General Accounting Plan

A simple, streamlined and cost-effective alternative to other types of shareholders' contributions
Real estate

English County Court grants landlord redevelopment break in nightclub lease renewal

Landlord demonstrated a real possibility of redeveloping the premises within the new lease term