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Corporate

FCA issues additional guidance on inside information under UK Market Abuse Regulation

The guidance covers, among other things, the definition of inside information, disclosure and communications with shareholders
ESG – Environmental, social and governance

ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024

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

Investment control in transactions in the life sciences and healthcare sector

Investment control means that additional regulatory approvals are required, affecting the timeline, complexity and costs of a transaction
Corporate

UK directors' duties: IOD issues guidance on the importance of sustainable business practice

New voluntary code of conduct provides helpful steer to directors – especially with regard to 'responsible business'
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Life sciences dealmakers need to anticipate sector-specific factors in European M&A

European regulatory and intellectual property complexities must be addressed when engaging in mergers and acquisitions
Corporate

UK Takeover Panel confirms refocusing of the scope of City Code

Finalised amendments to the jurisdictional framework of the Takeover Code will streamline its applicability
The UK Budget

What do venture capitalists need to know about the UK government's policies?

Tax changes and growth plans pose opportunities and challenges for the venture capital community
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 6 November 2024

Fund managers should take note of significant updates to the UK's retail disclosure regime that have been published
Corporate

Diversity aspects in Venture Capital and Tech M&A transactions

The venture capital (VC) and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in Germany is constantly changing and in recent years, diversity
Regulatory and compliance

Modern Slavery Act 2015: UK select committee calls for urgent reforms

UK legislation criticised for falling behind global standards on risks in supply chains and corporate reporting