All Insights

Competition, antitrust and trade

UK competition regulator issues fresh guidance on green collaborations for sustainability

CMA charts way for businesses to navigate sustainability concerns in supply chains while maintaining competition
International expansion and growth

Setting sail globally: launching internationally in an interconnected world

Launching a business internationally can be a game-changer but comes with its own set of challenges and considerations
Intellectual property

Orders to preserve evidence under the Unified Patent Court: seven trends from the emerging case law

The UPC has demonstrated a flexible approach – and so far has routinely granted ex parte orders to preserve evidence
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | Ofgem's vision for a clean, affordable and secure energy system

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

Tax domicile is not tax residence | Withholding tax on French-source wages, salaries and pension: what are the practical implications?

In a decision handed down on 5 February this year, CE, 5 févr. 2024, n° 469771, Société Axa Group Opérations
Regulatory and compliance

UK government unveils draft procurement regulations for public sector bids

Authorities and suppliers will need to keep an eye on information published about procurements and resulting contracts
Energy

Judicial situation of wind farms in Galicia: preliminary ruling and suspension of administrative proceedings

The suspension of the authorization procedures for a significant number of wind farms in Galicia is putting the sector on
Energy

Basque Law on Energy Transition and Climate Change

On 12 March 2024, Law 1/2024 of 8 February on Energy Transition and Climate Change in the Basque Country was
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | £2 billion provisional budget for fast-track transmission investment project

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

Decision time for UK medical device regulation: diverge or converge with the EU?

The MHRA appears to be considering an approach for UK regulations that would broadly mirror the EU model
Corporate

Delay in new statutory powers for UK Financial Reporting Council leads to postponement of planned headcount increase

Absence of legislation to expand its remit means FRC will instead focus on a year of consolidation to prioritise its
Employment and pensions

UK Employment Coffee Break | New Vento bands, EAT rules on trial periods as reasonable adjustments, and immigration update

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