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Energy and Utilities

Dutch court forces Enexis to connect charging station group Leap24 to power grid

Judgment gives an insight on how the courts deal with typical defences of network operators in grid connection disputes
Tech, Media and Comms

Technology, Media, and Communications Annual Review 2024: key themes

AI, digital regulation, M&A and emerging 'inclusive' policies are among the areas of focus for this year's review
Corporate

Bright future ahead for VC fundraising in the Nordics in 2024

Lower interest rates and pent-up demand for investment opportunities are two of several factors leading to optimism
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | New balancing reserve service approved by Ofgem

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

Banking regulation outlook 2024: Chambers Banking Regulation 2024 Global Practice Guide

Johannes de Jong Head of Financial Regulatory of Osborne Clarke's Amsterdam office:
Regulatory and compliance

Reform of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 takes shape for GB

Modernisation of the regulatory framework aims to reduce the administrative burden for businesses in Great Britain
Financial Services

New: Secondary Credit Market Act ( KrZwMG)

On 30 December 2023 the Secondary Credit Market Act (Kreditzweitmarktgesetz , "KrZwMG”) was enacted implementing the EU directive 2021/2167 from
Financial Services

UK financial regulator sets out framework for reviewing its rules

The review explains how the FCA Handbook will be monitored and action could be taken when rules do not work
Financial Services

UK set to extend variable recurring payments beyond 'me to me' use cases

Expansion due in third quarter may boost greater uptake of the open banking payment method
IT and data

Dutch Data Protection Authority issues new guidance and steps up cookie-banner supervision

Organisations have more clarity on the content and layout of cookie banners but need to check their compliance
Employment and pensions

March deadline looms in Belgium for compliance with employee's right to training

Businesses need to prepare to inform workers and hires of the right to individual training and to set up training

High Court rules in UK’s third-ever cartel damages judgment

Osborne Clarke acts for successful corporate claimants in damages claim relating to a worldwide LCD panels cartel