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Energy and Utilities

Smart Power | UK energy market strategy in 2025, repowering and ethical supply chains

Welcome to the latest edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector.
ESG, sustainability and responsible business

EU strengthens its arsenal in fight against environmental crime

Revised legislation brings in 'qualified' offences to criminalise serious environmental damage and replaces the 2008 law
International expansion and growth

Setting sail globally: launching internationally in an interconnected world

Launching a business internationally can be a game-changer but comes with its own set of challenges and considerations
Regulatory and compliance

UK government unveils draft procurement regulations for public sector bids

Authorities and suppliers will need to keep an eye on information published about procurements and resulting contracts
Infrastructure services

What happens to the project company at the expiry of UK PFI contracts?

Directors of the special purpose vehicles created for PFI projects should be aware of the steps they need to take
Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Building Safety Act update: transition period coming to an end | New Occupational Health Taskforce | RIDDOR review
Energy and Utilities

Government publishes second consultation on electricity market arrangements in Great Britain

Direction of market reform becomes clear as focus of consultation narrows to four key challenges
Energy and Utilities

Spring Budget 2024: Unprecedented boost for UK offshore wind sector?

Chancellor confirms the total subsidy as the CfD AR6 budget is announced
Regulatory and compliance

The UK Procurement Act 2023 brings new rules for frameworks and dynamic markets

The changes that are set to be introduced later this year could prove useful for both suppliers and authorities
Real estate

Long-term land interests and housebuilding: what can be unpacked from the UK CMA's industry findings?

The competition regulator has also launched a follow-up investigation this year into information sharing
Tech, Media and Comms

Six things to know about telecoms security rules for suppliers of UK network and service providers

The rules introduced at the end of 2022 have increased compliance requirements and risks for telecoms providers
Knowledge Notes

What legal developments can businesses in the UK expect in 2024?

Our Knowledge Team looks at what lies ahead for business law