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Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | Record capacity awarded in T-1 Capacity Market auction

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

UK Public Service Pensions Update | February 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update.
Regulated public procurement

The Catalan Competition Authority updates guide for detecting collusion in public procurement

The update is a crucial step for market transparency in public procurement and addresses strategies to identify collusion
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Will cannabis now be legal in Germany? German parliament passes new Cannabis Act

Cannabis legalisation for recreational use in Germany is coming – however only as a limited partial decriminalisation for now.
Retail and Consumer

UK rail regulator increases focus on online ticket retailing, hidden fees and 'drip pricing'

What is good practice for train-ticket retailers when displaying prices and fees and providing online information?
Corporate

Questions regarding the Resolution of the Spanish Directorate General for Legal Security and Public Faith of 23 May 2023

Directorate prohibits the appointment of the same natural person as a director and as a representative of a legal person
Tax

Spanish Constitutional Court declares several corporate income tax measures unconstitutional

Effects of the nullity are limited as court restricts situations affected by the declaration
Employment and pensions

The UK lifetime allowance is going on 6 April: are you ready?    

What is changing and what do pension scheme trustees and employers need to do to prepare?
Real estate

Bans on tourist rentals in Spanish condominiums

Bans on tourist rentals in Spanish condominiums do not require owners' unanimity. Courts have issued rulings regarding the effects of
Tax

Spring Budget 2024: what business tax measures can the UK expect?

Tax cuts are expected in the chancellor's statement on 6 March – but they may be limited
Real estate

UK Court of Appeal rules in favour of developer on interpretation of restrictive covenant

The words 'and also' demonstrate the importance of contractual interpretation when considering modification of covenant