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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
Restructuring and insolvency

High Court clarifies how sanctions interact with administration orders in England and Wales

Sanctions regulations won't prevent administration orders but may affect timings and require undertakings
Knowledge Notes

What business law changes does 2025 promise in the UK?

Our Knowledge Team looks at what's in store for business
Financial Services

UK FCA invites feedback to its proposals on the regulation of cryptoassets

Discussion paper informs the development of rules for admissions and disclosures and market abuse in cryptoassets
Financial Services

Court of Appeal spotlights principal's liability for appointed representatives in the UK

Split decision confirms statutory liability even when a principal does not have regulatory authorisation for an activity
Banking and finance

Why isn't every loan sustainability linked in the UK?

Reassessing sustainability-linked loans for UK mid-market dealmakers
Financial Services

UK 'regulatory hosts' in fund structures offer benefits and raise FCA concerns

Despite FCA criticisms, using a 'regulatory host' is often the only way UK emerging managers can enter the market
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Third HM Treasury consultation on regulation of BNPL products | FCA blog on cryptoasset businesses registering under MLRs 2017 |

ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024

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

UK chancellor lays out 'fit for the future' vision for the Local Government Pension Scheme

How will the Mansion House announcements about LGPS 'megafunds' and asset pools affect administering authorities?