Energy and Utilities
Unlock the gridlock: GB electricity industry calls for a fit-for-purpose connections regime
How have recent Ofgem proposals been received and can they deliver what generators want from the connection regime?
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- 01 Technology, Media and Communications Annual Review 2023
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- 03 Relocating supply chains | Balancing risk and reward
- 04 Europe steps up 'greenwashing' vigilance with new directive proposal
- 05 Whistleblowing: how to develop an international approach
Artificial Intelligence
How to assess UK data privacy risk in artificial intelligence use
What data protection issues should be considered when processing personal data for AI purposes?
22/05/2023
Regulatory Outlook
Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023
CMA launches review of artificial intelligence and competition law | Private litigation: the CMA clarifies its position | New bill...
25/05/2023
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ESG, sustainability and responsible business

Regulatory Outlook
Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023
FCA speech on regulation of digital assets in UK | Recommendations for next phase of open banking in the UK...
25/05/2023
Regulatory Outlook
Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023
EU Council adopts regulation on deforestation-free supply chains | Update on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
25/05/2023
Regulatory Outlook
Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023
European Parliament adopts regulation on deforestation-free supply chains | UK's FCA addresses the robustness and reliability of ratings providers' ESG...
27/04/2023
Regulatory Outlook
Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023
Green Finance Strategy 2023 | Bringing cryptoasset promotions within the financial promotions regime | PRA publishes policy statement on depositor...
27/04/2023
Commercial
EU consumer group calls for ban on food climate-neutral claims
Advertisers need to be cautious about carbon-neutral food claims amid an increasing desire to crackdown on greenwashing
21/04/2023
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
UK's FCA addresses the robustness and reliability of ratings providers' ESG benchmarks
The FCA is cracking down on incomplete, misleading, incorrect or outdated ESG benchmarks by benchmark administrators
18/04/2023
Mobility and Infrastructure
Collaboration can launch UK aerospace on path to net zero
South West is poised to be a hydrogen hub solving the industry's twin challenge of production growth and decarbonisation
14/04/2023
Financial Services
International Funds Legal Update | 31 March 2023
FCA delays the UK's sustainability disclosure rules, Spring Budget 2023, and the economic climate and EU funds
31/03/2023
Decarbonisation
'Powering Up Britain' | What's next for the UK's net zero plans?
The UK government has published an updated Net Zero Strategy and Green Finance Strategy alongside consultations on a UK carbon...
31/03/2023
Financial Services
UK Green Finance Strategy 2023: highlights for the investment funds and asset management industry
Opportunities (and obligations) lie ahead for investment fund and asset managers in the government's latest plans to support the growth...
30/03/2023
Tech, Media and Comms
How environmental and social concerns will help shape the future telecoms landscape in Europe
As ESG moves up the boardroom agenda, the telecoms sector has a responsibility to the rest of the economy
30/03/2023
Regulatory Outlook
Environmental, Social and Governance | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2023
FCA targets potential ESG 'harms' caused by UK asset management firms | ESG reporting in Europe: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive...
28/03/2023
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
Playing fair to save the planet: when UK and EU competition law meets sustainability
How competition law is adapting to the growing demand for sustainable business collaborations
24/03/2023
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8m
Regulatory and compliance
Europe steps up 'greenwashing' vigilance with new directive proposal
What does a Green Claims Directive mean for business and what is the regulatory 'state of play' in Europe and...
23/03/2023
Read time
7m
Tech, Media and Comms
The impact of ESG factors on the future of the UK Electronic Communications Code
Environmental, social and governance issues are having a broad impact on the telecoms sector
20/03/2023
Distressed supply chains

Regulatory Outlook
Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023
EU Council adopts regulation on deforestation-free supply chains | Update on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
25/05/2023
Supply chains
Relocating supply chains | Balancing risk and reward
After years of disruptions and with mounting geopolitical tensions, companies are acting quickly to reassess their supply chain strategies, seek...
26/04/2023
Mobility and Infrastructure
Collaboration can launch UK aerospace on path to net zero
South West is poised to be a hydrogen hub solving the industry's twin challenge of production growth and decarbonisation
14/04/2023
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
Playing fair to save the planet: when UK and EU competition law meets sustainability
How competition law is adapting to the growing demand for sustainable business collaborations
24/03/2023
Read time
8m
Regulatory and compliance
New guidance issued on tackling modern slavery in UK government supply chains
Further step towards businesses needing to address modern slavery risks in their supply chains
28/02/2023
Regulatory Outlook
Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023
Government confirms it will introduce legislation to tackle illegal deforestation in supply chains | Government outlines how to tackle modern...
28/02/2023
Regulatory Outlook
Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023
Government outlines how to tackle modern slavery risks in government supply chains
28/02/2023
Supply chains
How to manage distress in UK construction supply chains
Spotting the warning signs of distress in your construction supply chain and taking early action can significantly reduce the impact...
10/02/2023
Decarbonisation
How is international rivalry driving green industrial policy? The European response to the US Inflation Reduction Act
The Act has fundamentally changed the terms of debate on clean energy funding and supply chains in the US and...
09/02/2023
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
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
Why Blockchain matters to your business

Blockchain
Defending claims against crypto exchanges in English law: the surprising benefit of turning up
High Court decision raises hurdle for crypto-fraud victims when tracing into the pooled assets of 'bona fide' exchanges
24/05/2023
Financial Services
UK government moves to regulate promotion of cryptoassets
Marketing of in-scope digital assets will be subject to restriction long familiar to wider financial services sector
30/03/2023
Financial Services
Financial Conduct Authority lays down clear priorities for UK payments sector
UK financial services regulator warns of 'unacceptable risk' that some payments firms pose to customers and the financial system's stability
23/03/2023
Financial Services
New rules on advertisements for virtual currencies in Belgium
Reforms coming into force in May will provide a new legal framework for cryptocurrency ads to protect Belgian consumers
21/03/2023
Employment and pensions
Is there a role for cryptoassets in the future of employee remuneration in the UK?
As regulators contend with cryptoassets, their role as a form of remuneration may develop – though there are considerable legal...
23/02/2023
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
The Built Environment
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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9m
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
After Brexit

Regulatory Outlook
Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023
UK government publishes draft legislation on the protect duty | HSE launches inspection initiative into respiratory health for the construction...
25/05/2023
Regulatory Outlook
Food Law | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023
FSA commission review of novel food framework | How will the Retained EU Law Bill affect UK and international businesses?
25/05/2023
Employment and pensions
Employment Law Coffee Break | Reforms to working time, TUPE and non-competes; stress in the workplace; and an update from our incentives team
Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting employers
11/05/2023
Brexit
How will the Retained EU Law Bill affect UK and international businesses?
A slow passage in Parliament has added to uncertainty as businesses and their risk managers look to prepare for change
11/05/2023
Intellectual property
UK sets out the new Science and Technology Framework
Government growth ambitions for critical technologies including AI and future telecoms require regulatory clarity
30/03/2023
Employment and pensions
What effect will the Spring Budget 2023 have on UK immigration?
Policy to simplify business visitor rules may enable visitors to conduct a wider range of business activities in the UK...
17/03/2023
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Spring Budget 2023 | UK chancellor announces new regulatory model for medicines and medical technologies
Move raises the question of whether regulatory framework for medicines and medical devices will diverge from the EU model in...
16/03/2023
Regulatory Outlook
Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023
Developers given six weeks to sign contract to fix unsafe buildings | Risks posed by falling trees | Building Safety...
28/02/2023
Regulatory Outlook
Products | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023
Medical Technology Strategy | UK to introduce regulatory framework for point of care manufacturing | Commission launches call for evidence...
28/02/2023
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...
06/02/2023
Regulatory Outlook
Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023
New novel foods? | Genetically modified crops? | New timescales for HFSS products
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
The Built Environment
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
Managing Covid-19

Employment and pensions
How can employers adapt to the evolving international employment law landscape?
The world of work is changing, with remote working, recruitment and retention of talent and legislative developments posing particular challenges...
29/03/2023
Real estate
UK Landlord and Tenant: Why an overhaul of the 1954 Act is a risky business
Osborne Clarke property disputes partner, Kate New, writes for leading real estate title, EG, on the government's proposals to review...
06/03/2023
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