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Competition, antitrust and trade

Competition law is evolving at speed in the UK and the EU. Authorities have been granted new, far-reaching powers to scrutinise investments, subsidies and even entire industries. Enforcement activity has picked up. A wave of antitrust litigation is presenting risks and opportunities for businesses. You need expert lawyers to help you navigate these stormy legal waters.

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COP

COP30 signals to global business that the move from climate ambition to action has begun

Agreements include measures on adaptation finance and voluntary 'roadmaps' for fossil-fuel phase out and deforestation

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01/12/2025

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Retail and Consumer

Black Friday 2025: competition law pitfalls for UK and EU retailers and CMA consumer law alert

Compliance guidance on pricing restrictions, geo-blocking, AI tools and consumer rights for Black Friday and Cyber Week

27/11/2025

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2025

Civil engineering market study | Legal professional privilege in the EU | Subsidy Advice Unit updates operational guidance for UK...

26/11/2025

Read time 3m

COP

What international business can expect from COP30 on carbon markets

Discussions around climate financing are deeply connected to the progress of the article 6 agreement on carbon trading

06/11/2025

Read time 2m

Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Employment Rights Bill, 'umbrella' company reform and our HR Pensions Spotlight for October

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

31/10/2025

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2025

CMA consults on merger remedies review | Competition in veterinary services comes under scrutiny | EU and UK look to...

29/10/2025

Read time 6m

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Update on employment law reforms, competition authority scrutiny, and immigration changes

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

24/10/2025

Read time 8m

Competition regulation

Belgian Competition Authority clarifies rules on exchange of information between pharmas for combination therapy

BCA guidance outlines framework for joint reimbursement applications to the NIHDI to comply with competition law

29/09/2025

Read time 6m

Retail and Consumer

Dutch consumer protection authority publishes guidelines on price indications and comparisons

ACM guidelines provide actionable steps for businesses and indicate regulator's interest in pricing strategies

25/09/2025

Read time 3m

Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2025

Premier League and Manchester City settle APT sponsorship dispute | European Commission accepts commitments offered by Microsoft relating to Microsoft...

25/09/2025

Read time 2m

Electric Vehicles and the Decarbonisation of Transport

UK government grant launched to drive EV adoption risks stalling market competition

A new subsidy scheme that aims to boost the UK automotive market is raising potential anti-competitive concerns

21/08/2025

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

UK Parliament report recommends new legislation to combat forced labour in supply chains

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has outlined its recommendations to government which now has two months to respond

01/08/2025

Read time 1m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

European Commission sets out new EU life sciences strategy

The Commission aims to position the EU as the world's most attractive place for the life sciences by 2030

01/08/2025

Read time 7m

The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)

UK CMA provides further guidance on the 'drip pricing' provisions of the DMCCA

From 'bricks and mortar' to online retail, consumer-facing businesses should review the draft price-transparency guidance

01/08/2025

Read time 4m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU confirms app stores and developers are subject to medical device laws

New MDCG guidelines put online stores and software developers on the medtech regulatory radar

25/07/2025

Read time 3m

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COP

COP30 signals to global business that the move from climate ambition to action has begun

Agreements include measures on adaptation finance and voluntary 'roadmaps' for fossil-fuel phase out and deforestation

New -

01/12/2025

Read time 3m

Retail and Consumer

Black Friday 2025: competition law pitfalls for UK and EU retailers and CMA consumer law alert

Compliance guidance on pricing restrictions, geo-blocking, AI tools and consumer rights for Black Friday and Cyber Week

27/11/2025

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2025

Civil engineering market study | Legal professional privilege in the EU | Subsidy Advice Unit updates operational guidance for UK...

26/11/2025

Read time 3m

COP

What international business can expect from COP30 on carbon markets

Discussions around climate financing are deeply connected to the progress of the article 6 agreement on carbon trading

06/11/2025

Read time 2m

Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Employment Rights Bill, 'umbrella' company reform and our HR Pensions Spotlight for October

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

31/10/2025

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2025

CMA consults on merger remedies review | Competition in veterinary services comes under scrutiny | EU and UK look to...

29/10/2025

Read time 6m

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Update on employment law reforms, competition authority scrutiny, and immigration changes

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

24/10/2025

Read time 8m

Competition regulation

Belgian Competition Authority clarifies rules on exchange of information between pharmas for combination therapy

BCA guidance outlines framework for joint reimbursement applications to the NIHDI to comply with competition law

29/09/2025

Read time 6m

Retail and Consumer

Dutch consumer protection authority publishes guidelines on price indications and comparisons

ACM guidelines provide actionable steps for businesses and indicate regulator's interest in pricing strategies

25/09/2025

Read time 3m

Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2025

Premier League and Manchester City settle APT sponsorship dispute | European Commission accepts commitments offered by Microsoft relating to Microsoft...

25/09/2025

Read time 2m

Electric Vehicles and the Decarbonisation of Transport

UK government grant launched to drive EV adoption risks stalling market competition

A new subsidy scheme that aims to boost the UK automotive market is raising potential anti-competitive concerns

21/08/2025

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

UK Parliament report recommends new legislation to combat forced labour in supply chains

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has outlined its recommendations to government which now has two months to respond

01/08/2025

Read time 1m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

European Commission sets out new EU life sciences strategy

The Commission aims to position the EU as the world's most attractive place for the life sciences by 2030

01/08/2025

Read time 7m

The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)

UK CMA provides further guidance on the 'drip pricing' provisions of the DMCCA

From 'bricks and mortar' to online retail, consumer-facing businesses should review the draft price-transparency guidance

01/08/2025

Read time 4m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU confirms app stores and developers are subject to medical device laws

New MDCG guidelines put online stores and software developers on the medtech regulatory radar

25/07/2025

Read time 3m

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