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Life Sciences and Healthcare

From hemp to highs: an overview of cannabis and CBD legislation across Europe

What are the key differences and overlaps across the European regulatory frameworks?
Dispute resolution

UK courts' new EU case law departure powers due to enter into force later in 2024

New powers to depart from assimilated EU and domestic case law contained in the Retained EU Law Act are set
Financial Services

UK financial services firms weigh up legal and practical strategies for AML compliance

With anti-money laundering a top priority for the Financial Conduct Authority, what are the issues facing UK firms?
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
Financial Services

UK Financial Conduct Authority pushes through with landmark prosecution of 'finfluencers'

Businesses using 'finfluencers' to plug unauthorised financial promotions online face a reality check
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
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | Commentary suggests the UK is on its way to becoming a 'global solar superpower'

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero.
Infrastructure services

How to get ahead and avoid disputes prior to UK PFI handback

As projects enter a 'sunset' period, it is time to consider areas of potential dispute and how best to avoid
Workforce Solutions

UK Labour's 'New Deal for Working People'

How will use of agency workers and gig workers in the UK be affected, and what steps can be taken
OC Ventures

European ventures ecosystem is coming through a tough market with long-term confidence

Unicorns, secondary activity, geographic diversification, AI and ESG were upbeat focus points at SuperVenture in Berlin
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
OC Ventures

Nurturing talent: key elements of employment agreements in the UK

What are the main considerations for early-stage companies when establishing employment contracts for founders and initial employees?