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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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Trending Insights
  • 01 Data law landscapes beyond Europe
  • 02 How in-house legal teams can seize the opportunities of data-driven business models
  • 03 How the ESG agenda is shaping international supply chains in Asia
  • 04 EU agrees reforms to its carbon market
  • 05 Technology, Media and Communications Annual Review 2023
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

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
New -
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

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
More on Supply chains

Why Blockchain matters to your business

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
Read time 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
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
More on Blockchain

After Brexit

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
More on Brexit

Managing Covid-19

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
More on Managing Covid-19

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