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What did the UK King's Speech contain for business?

As anticipated, the new government has announced a broad range of legislative priorities
Competition, antitrust and trade

New independent regulator for English football announced in the King's Speech

Football and its fans will be hoping that a governance bill paves the way for a more equitable field for
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 15 July 2024

UK financial regulator issues more sustainability information and European authorities recommend SFDR adjustments
Corporate

Financial Conduct Authority confirms overhaul of UK Listing Rules

The FCA has published its final reforms to the UK Listing Rules, in what will be the biggest change to
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | July 2024

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Financial Services

International Funds Focus | Second quarter 2024

Welcome to the summer edition of our quarterly round-up of UK and international developments for asset managers
OC Ventures

OC Ventures Update | July 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of the OC Ventures update
OC Ventures

From doctoral research to spin-out: a UK tech start-up's VC-backed international journey

IP, networking and seeking advice have been areas of focus for a chemical tech start-up on its path to fundraising
OC Ventures

UK general election 2024: what would a Labour government mean for venture capital, start-ups and founders?

We explore the policies of the Labour Party, and how they may affect the ventures ecosystem
OC Ventures

Corporate venture capital and strategic partnerships: what do investee companies need to consider?

Additional considerations to factor in when taking on equity investment via CVC as opposed to traditional independent VC funds
Corporate

Venture debt emerges as a financial alternative to drive the tech ecosystem in Spain

The financing alternative for tech companies and startups combines debt and equity with a lower dilutive effect than typical VC-led
Competition, antitrust and trade

Manchester City versus the Premier League: arbitration proceedings kick-off

A successful challenge could pave the way for lucrative sponsorship deals particularly for clubs with wealthy owners