Insights : sector - Osborne Clarke

Retail and Consumer

Retail and consumer

Learn more about this sector

Article list

Regulatory and compliance

UK government lays regulations and publishes guidance on HFSS advertising restrictions

Regulations will come into force on 1 October 2025

New -

05/12/2024

Read time 2m

Real estate

New rental auction regime to begin for empty high street premises in England

Local authorities will be empowered to let vacant commercial premises in designated high streets or town centres in England at...

27/11/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Consumer Law | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Secondary legislation made under Media Act 2024 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee re-launches British film and high-end TV inquiry...

27/11/2024

Read time 5m

Retail and Consumer

Black Friday and competition law: compliance top tips and errors to avoid in the UK and EU

Retailers and brands must also navigate competition law and sustainability concerns around the November shopping event

22/11/2024

Read time 3m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news

19/11/2024

Read time 7m

Financial Services

UK Financial Conduct Authority launches premium finance market study

The regulator is assessing whether there is adequate competition in the market and fair value for consumers

08/11/2024

Read time 3m

The UK Budget

Autumn Budget 2024: How does the Budget affect commercial real estate in England?

The spending measures announced largely reflect the government's commitments to deliver housing and planning reform

07/11/2024

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Consumer Law | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

UK updates | UK government requests Ofcom to prepare report on designation of Tier 1 services under Media Act 2024...

30/10/2024

Read time 4m

Retail and Consumer

De Hoge Raad doet uitspraak over online betaalknoppen: Wat betekent dit voor webshops?

De uitspraak heeft mogelijk grote gevolgen voor online handelaren, vooral in het geval dat rechtszaken tegen consumenten al gestart zijn.

24/10/2024

Read time 2m

Retail and Consumer

What is the EU Digital Product Passport and who is it for?

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation introduces traceability tool

21/10/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

Commission proposes one-year delay to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation

Following numerous calls for postponement, a 12-month delay to implementation has been proposed

11/10/2024

Read time 2m

Retail and Consumer

How can sustainability and IP rightsholders' interests be reconciled in second-hand goods sales in Europe?

Determining if repair, refurbishment or upcycling of branded goods is a trade mark infringement needs case-by-case analysis

02/10/2024

Read time 8m

Financial Services

'More to do' – UK FCA reviews principals' oversight of appointed representatives

FCA analysis finds some principal firms are taking a 'bare minimum' approach and are not 'getting the basics right'

27/09/2024

Read time 3m

Regulatory Outlook

Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024

UK government publishes DMCCA timeline | CMA consults on draft direct consumer enforcement guidance and rules under DMCCA | DMCCA...

25/09/2024

Read time 10m

Regulatory and compliance

UK government confirms HFSS advertising restrictions from October 2025

Watershed for broadcast ads and complete online ban for in-scope products

18/09/2024

Read time 2m

View all insights

Regulatory and compliance

UK government lays regulations and publishes guidance on HFSS advertising restrictions

Regulations will come into force on 1 October 2025

New -

05/12/2024

Read time 2m

Real estate

New rental auction regime to begin for empty high street premises in England

Local authorities will be empowered to let vacant commercial premises in designated high streets or town centres in England at...

27/11/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Consumer Law | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Secondary legislation made under Media Act 2024 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee re-launches British film and high-end TV inquiry...

27/11/2024

Read time 5m

Retail and Consumer

Black Friday and competition law: compliance top tips and errors to avoid in the UK and EU

Retailers and brands must also navigate competition law and sustainability concerns around the November shopping event

22/11/2024

Read time 3m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news

19/11/2024

Read time 7m

Financial Services

UK Financial Conduct Authority launches premium finance market study

The regulator is assessing whether there is adequate competition in the market and fair value for consumers

08/11/2024

Read time 3m

The UK Budget

Autumn Budget 2024: How does the Budget affect commercial real estate in England?

The spending measures announced largely reflect the government's commitments to deliver housing and planning reform

07/11/2024

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Consumer Law | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

UK updates | UK government requests Ofcom to prepare report on designation of Tier 1 services under Media Act 2024...

30/10/2024

Read time 4m

Retail and Consumer

De Hoge Raad doet uitspraak over online betaalknoppen: Wat betekent dit voor webshops?

De uitspraak heeft mogelijk grote gevolgen voor online handelaren, vooral in het geval dat rechtszaken tegen consumenten al gestart zijn.

24/10/2024

Read time 2m

Retail and Consumer

What is the EU Digital Product Passport and who is it for?

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation introduces traceability tool

21/10/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

Commission proposes one-year delay to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation

Following numerous calls for postponement, a 12-month delay to implementation has been proposed

11/10/2024

Read time 2m

Retail and Consumer

How can sustainability and IP rightsholders' interests be reconciled in second-hand goods sales in Europe?

Determining if repair, refurbishment or upcycling of branded goods is a trade mark infringement needs case-by-case analysis

02/10/2024

Read time 8m

Financial Services

'More to do' – UK FCA reviews principals' oversight of appointed representatives

FCA analysis finds some principal firms are taking a 'bare minimum' approach and are not 'getting the basics right'

27/09/2024

Read time 3m

Regulatory Outlook

Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024

UK government publishes DMCCA timeline | CMA consults on draft direct consumer enforcement guidance and rules under DMCCA | DMCCA...

25/09/2024

Read time 10m

Regulatory and compliance

UK government confirms HFSS advertising restrictions from October 2025

Watershed for broadcast ads and complete online ban for in-scope products

18/09/2024

Read time 2m

View all insights

Philip Meichssner

Partner, Germany

+49 89 5434 8038 Email Philip Full biog

Anna Elliott

Employment Partner, International Sector Lead, Retail and Consumer, UK

+44 117 917 4312 Email Anna Full biog

View all

Belgium

China

France

Germany

India

Italy

Poland

Singapore

Spain

Sweden

The Netherlands

UK

USA

Belgium

China

France

Germany

India

Italy

Poland

Singapore

Spain

Sweden

The Netherlands

UK

USA

Insights

Retail and Consumer

Article list

Connect with one of our experts

Sign up for our newsletter

Legal Notice