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Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | Ofgem's open letter on electricity connections and DNO to reward demand-turn up contracts

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

Tax

HMRC consults on proposals to modernise UK stamp duty on shares

Reform of stamp duty and SDRT on shares with a proposed single tax on securities is a welcome development
Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break | Consultation on reforms published, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss and our latest GDPR for HR update

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

HMRC consults on excluding landlord contributions from the UK Construction Industry Scheme

Proposals to simplify the scheme for landlords and tenants and reform the current rules would be a positive development

Real estate

Heads of terms in England and Wales: take care they do not bind

Recent ruling highlights the need to state expressly that wording doesn't intend to create legally binding obligations
Tax

Getting to grips with the controversial interpretative value of the Commentaries to the OECD Model Convention

Once again, the Spanish courts analyse the interpretative value of Commentaries to the OECD Model Convention
Regulatory and compliance

Dark patterns in the metaverse

How might dark patterns evolve in the metaverse and will they be regulated?
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | Grid flexibility service cuts Britain's winter electricity use by 3.3GWh

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

The Built Environment

What to look out for in property management agreements in the UK and Europe

The terms of PMAs and other legal issues need careful thought as owner and managing agent relationships get more complex