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Regulatory and compliance

Defra publishes proposal to reform the UK packaging waste regime

Eight changes that businesses need to prepare for as the introduction of the Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme is proposed for
Future of work

Hybrid working: ‘The Risk Factor’

Risk Review and Reset: For growth beyond 2022
Dispute resolution

Back to basics: The Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes

The series on dispute resolution issues for construction projects takes a look at the protocol that governs issuing proceedings
Dispute resolution

Back to basics: acceleration of construction projects

The series on dispute resolution issues for construction projects considers the implications of contractors speeding up work
Dispute resolution

Supreme Court confirms that the expectation of liquidators to identify 'concealed' claims is not the same as that of trading companies

Insolvency practitioners will welcome the confirmation that they cannot be expected to be aware of same degree of information as
Competition, antitrust and trade

UK and EU regulators offer further detail on how competition law can support sustainability

What are the implications of CMA and European Commission proposals for businesses in sustainability collaborations with competitors?
Energy and Utilities

UK hydrogen ambitions get boost from energy security strategy and consultations

The government want to raise the profile of hydrogen in the UK energy mix and has consulted widely on how
The Built Environment

Putting ESG at the heart of regeneration

Regeneration specialists joined an Osborne Clarke roundtable to discuss policies and practical steps to ensure the delivery of sustainable places
Financial Services

The EU steps up the debate on a proposed regime for crypto-asset markets

What are the objectives of the recently adopted MiCA text and how does it promote market competitiveness?
Workforce Solutions

Mind the IR35 gap: corporate dealmakers need to get vigilant

Companies seeking investment or sale should review IR35 processes and revisit checklists as HMRC ramps up its new regime
Dispute resolution

Adjudication enforcement: limited scope and a heavy burden for insolvent parties

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that although insolvent parties may refer disputes to adjudication, they will have difficulty enforcing