Corporate
The long-term trajectory of global dealmaking activity has been one of growth. Favourable interest rates and ready access to capital in recent years have driven much of this activity, as have transformative factors such as the drive towards digitalisation, decarbonisation and the rapidly changing urban dynamics of our work and home lives.
Osborne Clarke advises at each step of a company's growth and on the full spectrum of corporate issues, partnering businesses as they expand through equity and debt fundraisings, joint ventures, acquisition, initial public offerings, and on compliant and efficient management.
Article list
Competition, antitrust and trade
The reform agenda promises greater speed but brings questions over weakened safeguards and political interference
New
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23/04/2026
Read time
6m
Tax
How speed of response and transparency can limit the impact of a UK tax error
Voluntary disclosure to HMRC can sharply reduce penalties and the risk of wider investigation
New
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23/04/2026
Read time
4m
Corporate
Spanish law allows creditors to make individual liability claims against directors after de facto trading cessation
Claimants must demonstrate, however, that an orderly winding-up would have recovered their debt at least in part
New
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22/04/2026
Read time
5m
Competition, antitrust and trade
UK government sets out plans to update investment screening rules
Revised definitions across eight sectors, a water schedule and fresh carve-outs for AI end-users take shape
10/04/2026
Read time
3m
Incentives, remuneration and benefits
UK employee incentives: EMI regime to expand for growing companies from 6 April
Increases in company eligibility limits open the valuable tax-advantaged share option scheme to a wider pool
31/03/2026
Read time
1m
Corporate
Spain tightens rules on share transfers in limited liability companies
The draft of the Organic Law on Public Integrity proposes the constitutive registry and new transparency rules for the shares...
23/03/2026
Read time
3m
Corporate
When does financial distress close the door on prospectus exemptions in Belgium?
FSMA clarifies which restructuring and insolvency procedures prevent Belgian issuers from relying on prospectus exemptions under the EU Listing Act
13/03/2026
Read time
5m
Corporate
How American capital pursuing Belgian investment or acquisition targets can mitigate deal‑breaker risks
US funds willing to invest in or acquire Belgian companies face pitfalls – good planning and advisers can drive success
12/03/2026
Read time
6m
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
Feeling the heat? ESOS phase 4 is on the horizon in the UK
Organisations will want to act early to confirm qualification, map group structures and engage the right expertise
27/02/2026
Read time
5m
Financial Services
Side letters: how UK emerging fund managers can avoid giving away their fund
Most favoured nations, co-investment rights and personalised reporting are common terms that can impact a fundraise
27/01/2026
Read time
3m
Corporate
Can the powers of a chief executive officer be limited under Spanish law?
Practical insights on the delegation of representative powers to a CEO, limitations, registration and enforceability
23/01/2026
Read time
3m
Corporate
Confidence in a changing global market: 2025 dealmaking themes and 2026 market opportunities
The global transactional market demonstrated resilience amid complexity in 2025 as it staged a measured recovery
21/01/2026
Read time
2m
Incentives, remuneration and benefits
UK Employee Incentives Update | January 2026
In this edition, we look at what's ahead for employee incentives in the UK during 2026
15/01/2026
Read time
2m
Financial Services
FCA finalises UK non-financial misconduct rules with clearer scope and expectations for 2026
Firms should finalise policies and training on how bullying, harassment and violence can breach conduct rules
13/01/2026
Read time
6m
Competition, antitrust and trade
UK merger-control reform proposals raise concerns for deal teams to watch
The reform agenda promises greater speed but brings questions over weakened safeguards and political interference
New
-
23/04/2026
Read time
6m
Tax
How speed of response and transparency can limit the impact of a UK tax error
Voluntary disclosure to HMRC can sharply reduce penalties and the risk of wider investigation
New
-
23/04/2026
Read time
4m
Corporate
Spanish law allows creditors to make individual liability claims against directors after de facto trading cessation
Claimants must demonstrate, however, that an orderly winding-up would have recovered their debt at least in part
New
-
22/04/2026
Read time
5m
Competition, antitrust and trade
UK government sets out plans to update investment screening rules
Revised definitions across eight sectors, a water schedule and fresh carve-outs for AI end-users take shape
10/04/2026
Read time
3m
Incentives, remuneration and benefits
UK employee incentives: EMI regime to expand for growing companies from 6 April
Increases in company eligibility limits open the valuable tax-advantaged share option scheme to a wider pool
31/03/2026
Read time
1m
Corporate
Spain tightens rules on share transfers in limited liability companies
The draft of the Organic Law on Public Integrity proposes the constitutive registry and new transparency rules for the shares...
23/03/2026
Read time
3m
Corporate
When does financial distress close the door on prospectus exemptions in Belgium?
FSMA clarifies which restructuring and insolvency procedures prevent Belgian issuers from relying on prospectus exemptions under the EU Listing Act
13/03/2026
Read time
5m
Corporate
How American capital pursuing Belgian investment or acquisition targets can mitigate deal‑breaker risks
US funds willing to invest in or acquire Belgian companies face pitfalls – good planning and advisers can drive success
12/03/2026
Read time
6m
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
Feeling the heat? ESOS phase 4 is on the horizon in the UK
Organisations will want to act early to confirm qualification, map group structures and engage the right expertise
27/02/2026
Read time
5m
Financial Services
Side letters: how UK emerging fund managers can avoid giving away their fund
Most favoured nations, co-investment rights and personalised reporting are common terms that can impact a fundraise
27/01/2026
Read time
3m
Corporate
Can the powers of a chief executive officer be limited under Spanish law?
Practical insights on the delegation of representative powers to a CEO, limitations, registration and enforceability
23/01/2026
Read time
3m
Corporate
Confidence in a changing global market: 2025 dealmaking themes and 2026 market opportunities
The global transactional market demonstrated resilience amid complexity in 2025 as it staged a measured recovery
21/01/2026
Read time
2m
Incentives, remuneration and benefits
UK Employee Incentives Update | January 2026
In this edition, we look at what's ahead for employee incentives in the UK during 2026
15/01/2026
Read time
2m
Financial Services
FCA finalises UK non-financial misconduct rules with clearer scope and expectations for 2026
Firms should finalise policies and training on how bullying, harassment and violence can breach conduct rules
13/01/2026
Read time
6m