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Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | UK government sets out Capacity Market reforms ahead of Prequalification 2026

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | May 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update brought to you by our multi-disciplinary ESG team
Construction disputes

English Court of Appeal clarifies requirements for valid pay less notices

The judgment warns against 'smash and grab' tactics in construction disputes
Gambling

CJEU rules that online gambling licences carry no cross-border protection

Online gambling operators face full legal exposure in every EU market, the Court of Justice of the EU has confirmed
Commercial

English Court of Appeal finds licensee could terminate 'indefinite' trade mark licence on reasonable notice

The ruling distinguishes between 'indefinite' and 'perpetual' duration of contract
Knowledge Notes

The UK King's Speech – what can business expect this year?

The government has set out its agenda for the new Parliamentary session, with continued emphasis on economic growth
Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: AI in Employment Tribunals, managing litigation and the ERA reforms, and GDPR for HR

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

Grid and planning reforms can keep the UK and Europe competitive in the data centre race

A £59bn investment surge in data centres will put power, planning and construction capacity to the test in the UK
Construction

HMRC steps up enforcement of VAT domestic reverse charge for UK construction

Construction businesses and supply chains face severe consequences for non-compliance as HMRC activity intensifies
Incentives, remuneration and benefits

UK Employee Incentives Update | May 2026

In this edition, we focus on the upcoming 6 July employment-related securities returns deadline and some employee tax developments in