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Corporate

UK M&A trends in 2023

2022 was a year of two halves for M and A, 2023 looks to be similar and deal terms trends...

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31/01/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

27/01/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

27/01/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

27/01/2023

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Dark Patterns

European consumer protection watchdogs publish 'dark patterns' statistics

National authorities will take action after two-fifths of almost 400 sites were found to rely on manipulative practices

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31/01/2023

Tech, Media and Comms

Space race in the telecoms industry? How satellites may change Europe's telco landscape

Satellite communications networks have the potential to alter drastically the telecommunications landscape

30/01/2023

Energy and Utilities

How UK green generation can ready for the Electricity Generator Levy

The government intervention has implications for PPP authorities, fund managers and investors as well as generators

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31/01/2023

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ESG, sustainability and responsible business

Energy and Utilities

How UK green generation can ready for the Electricity Generator Levy

The government intervention has implications for PPP authorities, fund managers and investors as well as generators

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31/01/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive | Deforestation – free supply chains regulation | Approval of final text of corporate sustainability...

27/01/2023

Regulatory and compliance

CMA investigations to extend to consumer product 'green' claims in UK

Ongoing drive to tackle greenwashing and misleading claims means businesses - including food, toiletries, cosmetics and cleaning products - should...

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27/01/2023

Decarbonisation

UK looks to deliver natural gas and hydrogen projects for freight transport

Non-electric transport fuels are attractive alternative power sources that need infrastructure, finance and regulation

18/01/2023

Financial Services

Investment funds and asset management: the international road ahead for 2023

What UK, EU and international legislative and non-legislative developments can be expected over the next 12 months?

12/01/2023

Knowledge Notes

UK business law predictions for 2023

As the new year unfolds, we look ahead at what legal developments businesses can expect

11/01/2023

ESG, sustainability and responsible business

FCA announces plan to develop a code of conduct for ESG data and ratings providers in UK

Regulator's growing focus on ESG continues with concerns over the subjective nature of sustainability data and greenwashing risk

10/01/2023

Financial Services

FCA continues to focus on non-financial misconduct and firm culture in UK

The regulator expects firms to consider how to address instances of misconduct inside and outside the workplace as part of...

14/12/2022

Regulatory and compliance

EU moves closer to implementing a regulation on deforestation-free supply chains

While a new regulation is anticipated to have an 18 month implementation period, businesses should start to consider the implications...

09/12/2022

Supply chains

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

Robust IP strategies and patent protection for new innovations are vital as the industry 'greens' its supply chains

08/12/2022

Decarbonisation

COP15 | Why biodiversity is vital for businesses worldwide

A global agreement on stemming the collapse of ecosystems and reducing levels of biodiversity loss is the priority

07/12/2022

ESG, sustainability and responsible business

What the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive means for ESG reporting in Europe

The directive will require listed and large companies and groups operating in the EU to report on a broad range...

05/12/2022

Decarbonisation

Decarbonisation regulation: an international overview

The scope of regulation in the UK, EU, US, Australia and India varies, but all share an increasing focus on...

02/12/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Modern Slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Impact assessment on eradicating slavery and human trafficking in NHS supply chains | European Parliament adopts position on proposal for...

30/11/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Climate transition plans: TPT consultation on disclosure framework and implementation guidance | European Parliament adopts position on proposal for Corporate...

30/11/2022

More on ESG, sustainability and responsible business

Distressed supply chains

Decarbonisation

UK looks to deliver natural gas and hydrogen projects for freight transport

Non-electric transport fuels are attractive alternative power sources that need infrastructure, finance and regulation

18/01/2023

Supply chains

Distressed Supply Chains | Managing Risk

Global supply chain challenges have increased the risk of financial and operational distress among suppliers. Financial instability or even insolvency...

10/01/2023

Supply chains

How to protect against counterfeit goods in distressed supply chains

A clear and robust IP strategy can help to fight the recent proliferation of infringements across international trade

09/01/2023

Regulatory and compliance

EU moves closer to implementing a regulation on deforestation-free supply chains

While a new regulation is anticipated to have an 18 month implementation period, businesses should start to consider the implications...

09/12/2022

Supply chains

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

Robust IP strategies and patent protection for new innovations are vital as the industry 'greens' its supply chains

08/12/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Modern Slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Impact assessment on eradicating slavery and human trafficking in NHS supply chains | European Parliament adopts position on proposal for...

30/11/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Regulated Procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Procurement Bill 2022-2023: new guidance published for contracting authorities | Updated Allowable Cost guidance | Impact assessment on eradicating slavery...

30/11/2022

Regulatory and compliance

UK Procurement Bill aims to strengthen transparency in supply chains

Greater scrutiny is proposed of bidders' subcontractors and the social value and environmental credentials of tenders

28/11/2022

Supply chains

Prevention is better than cure when managing global supply chain issues in the retail and consumer sector

Early contingency planning can significantly reduce the shock of service provider/supplier insolvency in service/supply chains

23/11/2022

Knowledge Notes

Knowledge Collection | UK chancellor's autumn statement, distressed supply chains, and IP strategy

Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection

18/11/2022

Supply chains

How to contingency plan for insolvency in a global supply chain

Early contingency planning can significantly reduce the shock of customer or supplier insolvency

18/11/2022

Energy and Utilities

Smart power | Preparing for a global supply chain crunch

Welcome to the fifth edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector

16/11/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2022

Organisations can apply for grant to test security of smart devices | Rise in supply chain cyber attacks prompts new...

26/10/2022

Workforce Solutions

The repeal of the new IR35 regime: how will the market and HMRC react?

The staffing supply chain will need to address a range of questions in a new world that may be more...

07/10/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | Regulatory Outlook July 2022

Latest on proposed workplace reforms | HMRC keeps up investigations into tax evasion in labour supply chains

28/07/2022

Why Blockchain matters to your business

Supply chains

How to protect against counterfeit goods in distressed supply chains

A clear and robust IP strategy can help to fight the recent proliferation of infringements across international trade

09/01/2023

Real Estate and Infrastructure

A look ahead for UK real estate in 2023

The new year will be a busy one – including the implementation of new regimes for overseas ownership of UK...

06/01/2023

Financial Services

Crypto crisis begs the question in the UK: brave new world, same old problems?

Volatility and failures that hark back to the credit crunch may drive crypto regulation to protect financial stability

08/12/2022

Blockchain

Tokenisation of real estate: the way forward

What is needed to bring tokenisation mainstream? The final article in this series offers a route map for implementation

05/12/2022

Blockchain

Tokenisation of real estate: what are the barriers?

To succeed, tokenisation must win investor trust and comply with land law's formalities and financial regulation's rigour

05/12/2022

Blockchain

Tokenisation of real estate: an untapped opportunity

What is tokenisation and what significant potential benefits could it offer?

05/12/2022

Financial Services

VC Focus | 10 digital token 'must knows' for international venture capital

What should VCs know about investing in tokens and what could safeguard the ability to invest in them in the...

08/11/2022

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Blockchain

What is the Ethereum 'Merge' and how will it make blockchain greener?

'The Merge' will significantly decarbonise the infrastructure for many blockchain applications, such as crypto assets, NFTs and DeFi systems

13/09/2022

Blockchain

Law Commission launches digital assets consultation

UK businesses involved in crypto-token transactions have an opportunity to shape the future regulation of crypto-assets

26/08/2022

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

New sanctions reporting obligation on crypto-asset exchanges and custodian wallet providers

New regulations increasing the obligations to report under the UK financial sanctions regime are likely to impose significant burdens on...

20/07/2022

Financial Services

Political agreement reached on the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation

New regulatory framework for crypto expected to come into force in 2024 – with implications for issuers and service providers...

15/07/2022

Corporate

Crypto and blockchain in M&A: how to address issues around volatility, validity and valuation

The value of crypto-funded deals has doubled over the last couple of years, but there are specific challenges for parties...

30/06/2022

Tech, Media and Comms

Blockchain in the metaverse: what international regulatory challenges lie ahead?

A metaverse unleashed by blockchain technology raises big questions for digital, financial and data regulators the world over

21/04/2022

Digitalisation

Not everyone's cup of NFT

Are NFTs a type of property and what fraud and security risks arise from their technical implementation?

11/02/2022

Urban Dynamics

Future living: How proptech is transforming home buying

Increased technology usage since the pandemic began has fundamentally altered the residential transaction process

25/01/2022

After Brexit

Brexit

The UK Retained EU Law Bill: legislative havoc or promised post-Brexit deregulation?

As the House of Lords begins its second reading of the controversial bill, we look at what it does, what...

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06/02/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

New novel foods? | Genetically modified crops? | New timescales for HFSS products

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27/01/2023

Knowledge Notes

UK business law predictions for 2023

As the new year unfolds, we look ahead at what legal developments businesses can expect

11/01/2023

Real Estate and Infrastructure

A look ahead for UK real estate in 2023

The new year will be a busy one – including the implementation of new regimes for overseas ownership of UK...

06/01/2023

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Regulatory Horizons Council makes recommendations to UK government for the regulation of AI as a medical device

'Urgent need to get the regulation right' says RHC report which recommends an increase in regulatory capacity and capability to...

12/12/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Data protection | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

ICO publishes updated guidance on international data transfer requirements | UK government finalises South Korea data adequacy decision | Deadline...

30/11/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Government further delays use of UK product safety marking | UK-wide packaging regulations expected to enter into force in late...

30/11/2022

Intellectual property

General Court finds UK evidence not admissible post-Brexit in EUIPO proceedings

Judgment disagrees with earlier decisions and rejects UK evidence despite pre-Brexit filing date of contested EU mark

22/11/2022

Life Sciences and Healthcare

MHRA moves to assuage medical device manufacturers over UK's post-Brexit plans

Businesses will have more time to prepare for the new UKCA marking regime and comment on draft medical device regulations

26/10/2022

Life Sciences and Healthcare

The UK medical devices regime and the impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol

Life Sciences analysis: Peter Rudd-Clarke, partner, and Anna Lundy, associate director, at Osborne Clarke discuss how the medical device industry...

22/07/2022

IT and data

UK government outlines data protection reform proposals following consultation

What are the main areas of reform for the UK's data protection regime and how will they affect business?

28/06/2022

Intellectual property

General Court confirms UK trade marks can still be asserted in EUIPO proceedings against EUTMs filed before Brexit

Earlier UK trade marks can be used in support of EUIPO proceedings if the EU application or registration under attack...

23/03/2022

IT and data

UK international data transfer agreements laid before Parliament

Businesses relieved of uncertainty regarding data transfers outside of the UK as the ICO signals that agreements are almost finalised

03/02/2022

Brexit

How the UK regulates sectors and markets: five new principles

The government has set out principles based on a sovereign approach, leading from the front, proportionality, what works and high...

01/02/2022

Intellectual property

High Court provides clarity for brand owners on interpreting Brexit-related legislation

UK courts retain jurisdiction to grant pan-EU injunctions in EU trade mark cases pending at the end of the Brexit...

24/01/2022

Managing Covid-19

Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break | Autumn statement, redundancy selection and our HR immigration spotlight

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical employment law developments impacting...

22/11/2022

Dispute resolution

Coroner reforms in the UK: what happened this summer?

Streamlining reforms in the Judicial Review and Courts Act aim to tackle a post-pandemic backlog of inquest cases

20/09/2022

Real estate

Court of Appeal rules in favour of landlord in Covid-19 arrears claim relating to the Trocadero cinema in London

Court provides further guidance on the impact of the pandemic on commercial rent liabilities owed by tenants

28/07/2022

Real estate

Landmark arbitration finds UK retailer’s Covid arrears are not protected rent debt

Success for landlord in the first published award made under the recent UK coronavirus commercial rent arrears arbitration scheme

20/07/2022

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break | Protected beliefs and discrimination, long Covid and our workforce solutions podcast series

Welcome to this week's Coffee Break setting out the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers.

07/07/2022

Corporate

UK Insolvency Service publishes interim report on the effectiveness of measures introduced by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020

The Insolvency Service is satisfied that the restructuring plan and moratorium processes are broadly meeting their policy objectives – and...

22/06/2022

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break | Acas uplift for sham redundancy, agency staff and strikes, and a podcast on employment status issues

Welcome to this week's Coffee Break setting out the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers.

16/06/2022

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Medical device, clinical trial and safety rules reforms could boost UK life sciences

As the economy falters and NHS waiting lists grow, 2021 legislation offers wide powers to reform product rules and spur...

19/05/2022

Life Sciences and Healthcare

New WTO Covid-19 vaccine IP waiver proposed

A new vaccine IP waiver proposal has been published by the WTO Director-General following informal negotiations between the EU, India...

12/05/2022

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break | Discrimination in working arrangements, mental health and wellbeing, and our April HR Pensions spotlight

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments for employers.

29/04/2022

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break | Fire and rehire, Covid-19 update, Vento increases and our March pensions spotlight

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at recent legal and practical developments impacting UK employers.

31/03/2022

Real estate

New binding arbitration process introduced to manage recovery of pandemic commercial rent arrears

New moratoriums on enforcement measures put in place while arbitrations are ongoing – but it is unclear how much take-up...

25/03/2022

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Managing Covid-19 in the workplace - some FAQs

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break – this week we focus on the current position with Covid-19 and address some...

17/03/2022

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Increase in compensation limits, Covid-19 update, new working practices and disabled employees, and pension age

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments for UK employers.

03/03/2022

Employment and pensions

Employers in the post-pandemic world need to attract talent and protect business

Workforces are on the move and businesses must prepare to prevent damage from departures

01/03/2022

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