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Life Sciences and Healthcare

Medtech sector faces new EU 'green deal' recommendations

Greener medical devices and processes are among MedTech Europe's recommendations for business sustainability
Real estate

Housebuilding market study: UK government responds to CMA proposals

Broad acceptance of recommendations to improve the housebuilding market confirmed by UK government, with detail awaited
Regulatory and compliance

Are you prepared for the forthcoming changes on prompt payment terms for public tendering in the UK?

Failure to comply with measures will mean companies cannot participate in central government procurements over £5 million
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Employment and pensions

UK chancellor lays out 'fit for the future' vision for the Local Government Pension Scheme

How will the Mansion House announcements about LGPS 'megafunds' and asset pools affect administering authorities?
Decarbonisation

New climate finance – a steep climb up the COP29 hill?

Discussions continue on the next stage of climate financing, to replace previous annual goals set for contributing countries
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | UK government confirms bonus scheme for offshore wind

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

Investment control in transactions in the life sciences and healthcare sector

Investment control means that additional regulatory approvals are required, affecting the timeline, complexity and costs of a transaction
Corporate

UK directors' duties: IOD issues guidance on the importance of sustainable business practice

New voluntary code of conduct provides helpful steer to directors – especially with regard to 'responsible business'
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Life sciences dealmakers need to anticipate sector-specific factors in European M&A

European regulatory and intellectual property complexities must be addressed when engaging in mergers and acquisitions