UK Knowledge Collection | Dealmaking trends and Digital Omnibus

Osborne Clarke's International Deals Report is designed to help boards, investors and founders navigate an increasingly complex deal environment and position confidently for the next wave of opportunity in 2026. Our sectoral experts explore last year's dealmaking trends and what to expect in the coming year.

The European Commission's digital simplification package, announced in November 2025, proposes changes to the EU AI Act and data law. Next week, our international digital regulation team will present a webinar on the detail of the proposed changes, while our Insight considers the implications for the life sciences and healthcare sector.

On a related digital regulation note, resilience and the impact of agentic AI in financial services are some of the important areas being explored in our Future of Financial Services series, starting next month.

Recent Insights

Confidence in a changing global market: 2025 dealmaking themes and 2026 market opportunities

Osborne Clarke's International Deals Report looks at the trends influencing corporate and investor behaviour.
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What will shape European life sciences and healthcare in 2026?

There will be comprehensive regulatory changes across the UK and EU, with streamlined approval pathways alongside heightened governance and compliance requirements.
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Building Blocks: Developments for the UK construction industry

A round-up of recent developments, including a recent Supreme Court judgment on the termination provisions of the English JCT contract.
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English High Court clarifies nature of landlord's planning cooperation obligations

A recent decision has clarified the practical steps that a landlord is required to take in order to satisfy “reasonable endeavours” obligations to assist its developer tenant with a planning application.
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Events

Digital regulation download: a spotlight on the Digital Omnibus

28 January | 14:00-16:00
Our international panel of experts consider the proposed Digital Omnibus with a particular focus on AI, GDPR, e-Privacy and data.
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Construction review of the year

29 January | One London Wall | 08:30-11:30
Practical, case-based updates on key dispute themes and an interactive workshop on applying lessons to live projects, with networking breakfast.
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Future of Financial Services Week

2-6 February | Webinars and One London Wall
Regulation in 2026: what lies ahead | 2 February | 09:30-10:30
DORA: one year on | 3 February | 09:30-10:30
In-person event, including embedded finance, open banking, financial crime and agentic AI | 4 February | One London Wall | 08:45-17:00
Capital to close: deals in fintech | 5 February | 09:30-10:30
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Navigating UK immigration changes: practical planning for employers, sponsor strategy, compliance and cost

10 February | 09:15-11:00
A practical session on the latest rule changes and what they mean for hiring, retention and compliance.
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