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Real estate

Long-term land interests and housebuilding: what can be unpacked from the UK CMA's industry findings?

The competition regulator has also launched a follow-up investigation this year into information sharing
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | February 2024

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

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Fire and rehire, menopause, and our February HR Pensions spotlight

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

Aragon considers approving new taxes on wind and photovoltaic generation

The draft law introducing new taxes in Aragon has been approved but has generated significant concern in the sector
Energy

The Constitutional Court has suspended part of the Decree-Law approved by the Government of Aragon in March 2023

Part of the Aragonese Decree-Law 1/2023 of 20 March on urgent measures to promote energy transition and local consumption has
Energy

La Rioja approves a moratorium on renewable projects

In La Rioja, a law has approved that suspends administrative procedures for renewable projects, which represents a moratorium on the
Energy

MITECO opens for public participation several consultations on fair transition nodes

The MITECO opened for public participation, with a deadline that ended 22 February 2024, the regulatory order for the tender
Financial Services

The UK's SDR: how fund managers must provide sustainability information

Fund managers must disclose sustainability information in a range of ways under the SDR: who needs to and how?
Real estate

UK Upper Tribunal confirms 'period of reasonable belief' requirement for adverse possession

There must be 10 years of reasonable belief of land ownership immediately prior to the date of application
Employment and pensions

Obligation to implement a protocol against harassment or violence against LGTBI people in Spain

Starting from 2 March 2024, companies with more than 50 employees will be required to have a protocol in place
Commercial

English High Court considers limitation of liability for dishonest breach

The case reinforces the importance of clear drafting and the courts' literal approach to interpreting clauses
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

EU Parliament and Council formally adopt their positions on directive to empower consumers for the green transition | EU Commission