Regulatory and compliance
The challenge of meeting regulatory compliance obligations, is something that every business is facing. Mandatory legal requirements are increasing as is the pressure from stakeholders to be a good corporate citizen. This requires an up-to-date grip on new developments; for example, the growing area of environmental, social and governance (ESG) measures that now form an important part of every business's compliance framework and play an inherent role in corporate strategy.
Osborne Clarke's Global Compliance team works across a broad range of regulatory disciplines and with a wide range of regulators. We can advise on current and developing risks that regulation creates, manage these in a commercial way and liaise with regulators.
Article list
Real estate
Latest judgment in Crest v Ardmore makes clear that defendants face an uphill battle to unwind a BLO once made
02/07/2026
Read time
4m
Advertising and marketing regulation
Marketinglaw: June 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw
02/07/2026
Read time
1m
Real estate
English High Court confirms the broad reach of building liability orders
The BLO by default judgment holds a German parent liable for its UK subsidiary's defective cladding
01/07/2026
Read time
2m
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)
Netherlands tightens telemarketing rules from July
The abolition of the soft opt-in exception makes consent the new baseline for commercial calls to Dutch consumers
30/06/2026
Read time
4m
Regulatory Outlook
Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
CPS publishes Serious and Economic Organised Crime Strategy 2030 | Private Members' Bill proposes mandatory human rights and environmental due...
30/06/2026
Read time
1m
Regulatory Outlook
Data law | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
UK updates: ICO publishes its final guidance for consumer IoT products and services | New data protection complaints requirements under...
30/06/2026
Read time
5m
Regulatory Outlook
Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
SIA updates on Martyn's Law preparations ahead of spring 2027 commencement | ASA confirms continued focus on protecting children from...
30/06/2026
Read time
4m
Regulatory Outlook
Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
UK updates: High Court finds England's precision breeding food and feed regime unlawful | SPS agreement: negotiations on track ahead...
30/06/2026
Read time
6m
Regulatory Outlook
Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
UK updates: FCA welcomes launch of UK Payments Initiative scheme for open banking payments | Financial Services Regulation Committee report...
30/06/2026
Read time
3m
Regulatory Outlook
Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
UK updates: Government confirms plans to introduce mandatory deforestation due diligence for GB supply chains | Private Members' Bill proposes...
30/06/2026
Read time
6m
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
Government publishes guidance and statutory hierarchy for offshore wind environmental compensatory measures | Environment Agency introduces intervention charges | Draft...
30/06/2026
Read time
6m
Regulatory Outlook
Employment, contingent workforce and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
Employment: Getting ready for the Employment Rights Act reforms in 2026 and January 2027 | Two new consultations published: zero/low...
30/06/2026
Read time
5m
Regulatory Outlook
Artificial intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
UK updates: Government unveils UK AI Hardware Plan and AI Economics Institute | Government launches AI Growth Labs starting with...
30/06/2026
Read time
5m
Regulatory Outlook
Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
Extension of identification doctrine to all criminal offences | Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 | JMLSG consults...
30/06/2026
Read time
4m
Regulatory Outlook
Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
Civil engineering | Live music industry – calling for a CMA market investigation | CMA open consultation on merger efficiencies...
30/06/2026
Read time
6m
Real estate
English High Court refuses stay and appeal in landmark building liability order ruling
Latest judgment in Crest v Ardmore makes clear that defendants face an uphill battle to unwind a BLO once made
02/07/2026
Read time
4m
Advertising and marketing regulation
Marketinglaw: June 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw
02/07/2026
Read time
1m
Real estate
English High Court confirms the broad reach of building liability orders
The BLO by default judgment holds a German parent liable for its UK subsidiary's defective cladding
01/07/2026
Read time
2m
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)
Netherlands tightens telemarketing rules from July
The abolition of the soft opt-in exception makes consent the new baseline for commercial calls to Dutch consumers
30/06/2026
Read time
4m
Regulatory Outlook
Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
CPS publishes Serious and Economic Organised Crime Strategy 2030 | Private Members' Bill proposes mandatory human rights and environmental due...
30/06/2026
Read time
1m
Regulatory Outlook
Data law | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
UK updates: ICO publishes its final guidance for consumer IoT products and services | New data protection complaints requirements under...
30/06/2026
Read time
5m
Regulatory Outlook
Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
SIA updates on Martyn's Law preparations ahead of spring 2027 commencement | ASA confirms continued focus on protecting children from...
30/06/2026
Read time
4m
Regulatory Outlook
Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
UK updates: High Court finds England's precision breeding food and feed regime unlawful | SPS agreement: negotiations on track ahead...
30/06/2026
Read time
6m
Regulatory Outlook
Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
UK updates: FCA welcomes launch of UK Payments Initiative scheme for open banking payments | Financial Services Regulation Committee report...
30/06/2026
Read time
3m
Regulatory Outlook
Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
UK updates: Government confirms plans to introduce mandatory deforestation due diligence for GB supply chains | Private Members' Bill proposes...
30/06/2026
Read time
6m
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
Government publishes guidance and statutory hierarchy for offshore wind environmental compensatory measures | Environment Agency introduces intervention charges | Draft...
30/06/2026
Read time
6m
Regulatory Outlook
Employment, contingent workforce and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
Employment: Getting ready for the Employment Rights Act reforms in 2026 and January 2027 | Two new consultations published: zero/low...
30/06/2026
Read time
5m
Regulatory Outlook
Artificial intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
UK updates: Government unveils UK AI Hardware Plan and AI Economics Institute | Government launches AI Growth Labs starting with...
30/06/2026
Read time
5m
Regulatory Outlook
Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
Extension of identification doctrine to all criminal offences | Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 | JMLSG consults...
30/06/2026
Read time
4m
Regulatory Outlook
Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026
Civil engineering | Live music industry – calling for a CMA market investigation | CMA open consultation on merger efficiencies...
30/06/2026
Read time
6m