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Banking and finance

UK and Europe: early signs of a return of mezzanine finance

Introducing the fundamentals of mezzanine finance and the protections sought by creditors
Employment and pensions

UK Employee Incentives Update | September 2023

In this edition, we cover developments in UK tax-advantaged all-employee share plans, the government's consultation on targeted reform of the
The Building Safety Act

Long-awaited clarity received on building control for higher-risk buildings in England

Impact on costs and delay for programmes remains a concern for industry
Sanctions, ownership and related issues

UK OFSI issues first 'disclosure notice' censuring sanctions breach

Decision provides guidance on compliance as Financial Conduct Authority issues its own sanctions-compliance findings
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | NGED announce plans to release 10GW of grid capacity

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

CJEU rules on the procedural autonomy of national courts acting as EU trade mark courts

In Case C-654/21, the CJEU ruled on a reference for a preliminary ruling from the Sąd Okręgowy w Warszawie (XXII
Dispute resolution

Twelve tips for a successful mediation

Mediation can provide a way to actively manage risk arising from disputes, and businesses need to be aware of how
The Built Environment

International regulatory catch-up can deliver energy transformation gains for logistics

If regulators can keep pace with innovation, such as battery storage, new revenue streams await logistics owners
IT and data

How the European Court of Justice is shaping health data anonymisation

A recent ruling gives valuable legal guidance on personal data but what are the practical implications for healthcare?
Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Reasonable adjustments and proposed legislation to deal with harassment and bullying

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