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Sanctions, ownership and related issues

UK Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation to arrive for October launch

New enforcement body's powers impose additional compliance burdens on industry, financial services and legal sectors
Mobility and Infrastructure

What is the UK government's approach to the development challenges for data centres?

Consultation raises questions as to how its energy strategy aligns with its increased digital infrastructure ambitions
Dispute resolution

What are the advantages of using arbitration to resolve international infrastructure project disputes?

There are some key features and advantages of using arbitration, with important differences between commercial and investment treaty arbitration
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | Open letter from Ofgem proposes a delay to connection reforms

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

The Barcelona Provincial Court delimits the scope of arbitration agreements

The judgment number 146/2024 of the 15th Section of the Barcelona Provincial Court issued on 2 April 2024 declares that
Artificial intelligence

House of Lords sets the tone on regulation of automated decision-making in the UK public sector

Companies hoping to sell AI systems to public authorities should monitor the progress of a new private members' bill
Tax

How to approach a 551 general ledger account tax problem with partners and administrators in Spain

In family businesses, partners and the company often provide informal loans to each other to meet specific obligations
Banking and finance

How anti-embarrassment clauses can safeguard sellers in M&A transactions

For sale and purchase transactions, these clauses are useful for minimising financial and reputational risks for sellers
Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Sexual harassment, fire and re-hire and employment status for tax purposes

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

What is the status of class actions and group litigation in England?

Growing trend of complex group litigation poses significant challenges for parties to litigation
Employment and pensions

European Committee of Social Rights condemns Spain for limiting compensation for unfair dismissal

The ruling highlights the need for a change in the current rules and terminations to be assessed on an individual