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IT and data

China announces new regulation on data security sanctions

Ride-hailing app Didi Chuxing's Wall Street IPO has prompted a probe from China's internet regulators amid an overhaul of national

Employment and pensions

Will there be a post-lockdown surge of employee departures? What ten steps could help retain talent and minimise loss of business?

As employees prepare to return to the office following 16 months of isolation and uncertainty, many will seek a fresh

Energy and Energy Transition

Smart Power | Planning considerations, transition to SONIA and RPI rent review clauses

Welcome to the second edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector.

Intellectual property

Court of Appeal judge provides obiter guidance on the correct application of Formstein defence in the UK

The decision provides a further example that the UK courts are likely to accept the Formstein defence, when required, and

Energy and Energy Transition

Demystifying the transition from LIBOR to SONIA

What does the transition to SONIA mean for investors in debt-financed energy projects? We answer some frequently asked questions and

Energy and Energy Transition

What are the top five planning considerations for asset managers?

Compliance with planning during the lifetime of an asset may appear to be passive, but there can often be ongoing

Energy and Energy Transition

Property: what can I do about the 'double compounding' RPI rent review clause in my lease?

Many property portfolios in the UK include an asset which is blighted by a lease that contains a "double compounding"

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Covid-19 update and health and safety considerations for hybrid working

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