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Corporate

English High Court criticises and clarifies the 'shareholder principle' of privilege

A ruling has cast doubt on the justification for a long-standing principle of the law of privilege against shareholders
Commercial

Insurance broker negligence: what do brokers in the UK need to ask their clients?

A recent ruling explored how far a broker is liable to its client if it failed to advise on the
Infrastructure services

What procurement questions should contracting parties have in mind when anticipating the expiry of UK PFI contracts?

Managing arrangements requires early planning – especially when the incumbent is considering rebidding
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | Government publishes UK battery strategy

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

Hidden defects in real estate transactions in Belgium: an update based on recent case law

What are the recent developments around hidden defects, sellers' duties to inform, claims periods, and more?
Corporate

Promissory notes and loan notes in corporate reorganisations – uncertain terms in English law?

Mislabelling a debt instrument as a promissory note can result in unintended consequences
Artificial intelligence

Generative AI litigation – should this be a concern for users of AI tools?

With news of a fresh legal claim being brought against developers of AI tools being an almost weekly occurrence, how
Dispute resolution

Mandatory mediation has been ushered in to England and Wales

Court of Appeal delivers its long-awaited judgment on whether courts can order non-court dispute resolution
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | November 2023

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: Grievance process and constructive dismissal, green bonuses, and our HR Pensions spotlight for November

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments for UK employers.
Employment and pensions

Dutch Supreme Court clarifies rules on reduction of vacation days of a sick employee

Employers will have more clarity on what to do if an employee becomes ill when a vacation request is already