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ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | June 2024

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

Government updates guidance on the UK National Security and Investment Act

Changes cover call-in powers, universities and research bodies, outward direct investment and notification forms
Real estate

A muted Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act is now law but not yet in force in England

The hasty pre-general election introduction in the final parliamentary session has led to major legislative casualties
Artificial intelligence

AI and employment law in Italy: what does the new bill say and how should businesses implement it?

AI offers many opportunities to businesses, though there are specific risks to be managed in relation to its use in
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | National Grid's £60 billion investment strategy to decarbonise energy system revealed

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

What would a UK Labour government mean for tax disputes?

Labour's plans for closing the tax gap suggest that taxpayers may face an increasingly aggressive HMRC
Commercial

Marketinglaw: April and May 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw.
Employment and pensions

Flexible working: How can UK employers unleash the potential and get the balance right?

Employers should understand the steps they can take to reduce the risk of discrimination issues arising from employee flexible working
Regulatory Outlook

Regulated Procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

Procurement Act 2023: commencement regulations and further guidance | Procurement Regulations 2024 | Updated National Procurement Policy Statement published
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

Including a look at the impact of the UK general election on product regulations due to be introduced to Parliament
Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and export control | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

New sanctions legislation | UK updates Russian import sanctions guidance | Update to financial sanctions enforcement and monetary penalties guidance