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Competition, antitrust and trade

UK government sets out plans to update investment screening rules

Revised definitions across eight sectors, a water schedule and fresh carve-outs for AI end-users take shape
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | April 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update brought to you by our multi-disciplinary ESG team
The Built Environment

English Technology and Construction Court confirms building liability orders can be secured before trial

Decision provides welcome clarity on 'just and equitable' test which is likely to influence how building safety claims are pursued
Data Centres

How investors are managing risk in the new wave of European data centre projects

Data centre investment is accelerating in Europe, with regulation, grid access and power reshaping how projects get done
Regulatory and compliance

Regulatory shifts in 2026 increase litigation risk on 'forever chemicals'

PFAS regulation is entering a critical phase, with significant developments unfolding simultaneously in the EU and the UK
Financial Services

Financial Conduct Authority launches £7.5bn UK motor finance redress scheme

Firms face tight timeline to implement scheme covering nearly two decades of lending as risk of legal challenge looms
Financial Services

Fundraising in the EU and the UK: a technical guide

International fund managers raising capital face a patchwork of national rules that is growing more complex, with the gap between
GDPR for HR

GDPR for HR | March 2026

Data protection in internal investigations, use of AI in DSARs and recruitment, and deleted data DSAR obligations
Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU overhauls pharmaceutical law with sweeping 2026 reform package

Landmark reform overhauls incentives, supply obligations and regulatory pathways for pharmaceuticals operating in Europe
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Nagoya Protocol compliance shapes EU sourcing of genetic resources for R&D

Life sciences, food and cosmetics businesses using biological materials should assess their exposure to ABS obligations
Financial Services

FCA publishes good and poor practice for UK funds using sustainability labels

The regulator's review of sustainability labelling signals a clear shift from policy setting to active supervision