Headlines

Regulatory and compliance

OTSI: new UK trade sanctions enforcement body adds compliance burden for regulated firms

The establishment of OTSI will affect all UK firms exporting goods internationally, as well as financial services and legal firms

04/12/2024

Read time 5m

Decarbonisation

UK government reveals principles designed to 'offset' doubts in the voluntary carbon markets

09/12/2024

Read time 2m

Decarbonisation

COP29 delivers breakthrough Article 6 deal for international carbon markets

28/11/2024

Read time 6m

COP

COP16 summit delivers international call to action for biodiversity

29/11/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

UK government lays regulations and publishes guidance on HFSS advertising restrictions

Regulations will come into force on 1 October 2025

05/12/2024

Read time 2m

Business crime

Failure to prevent fraud: steps to take before September 2025

What does new guidance say about the failure to prevent fraud offence entering into force in nine months?

25/11/2024

Read time 5m

Banking and finance

Why isn't every loan sustainability linked in the UK?

Reassessing sustainability-linked loans for UK mid-market dealmakers

04/12/2024

Read time 4m

Distressed supply chains

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

14/02/2024

Read time 7m

Knowledge Notes

What legal developments can businesses in the UK expect in 2024?

Our Knowledge Team looks at what lies ahead for business law

12/01/2024

Read time 25m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

FCA publishes Sustainability Disclosure Requirements | How UK and EU regulators plan to hold financial service providers accountable for greenwashing...

11/01/2024

Read time 7m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market | Eradicating modern slavery in UK government supply chains...

11/01/2024

Read time 2m

Regulatory and compliance

The new debarment regime for UK public procurement: how contracting authorities can avoid the pitfalls

What will the Procurement Act's introduction of a new debarment list for suppliers entail for contracting authorities?

08/01/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

UK Sanctions Update: Welcome clarification from the FCDO and OFSI that 'ordinary' companies in Russia are not deemed controlled by the president

The guidance reacts effectively to a recent controversial Court of Appeal decision

17/11/2023

Read time 3m

Competition, antitrust and trade

Collaborating on ESG: the UK's CMA publishes Green Agreements Guidance

Businesses will have more certainty on how to structure and deliver green collaborations and comply with competition law

25/10/2023

Read time 8m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Five ESG 'top tips' for businesses in the UK and EU

New regulatory requirements go beyond corporate reporting, involve governance and supply chains, and offer opportunities

19/10/2023

Read time 2m

Regulatory and compliance

UK sanctions: is every company in Russia controlled by Putin?

Surprise Court of Appeal opinion has potentially wide-ranging impact on UK businesses dealing with Russian companies

11/10/2023

Read time 4m

Decarbonisation

EU implements a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to combat carbon leakage to third countries

CBAM Regulation transitional phase to apply from 1 October 2023

15/09/2023

Read time 5m

Commercial

Electronic Trade Documents Act paves way for digitalised trade in the UK

A new era of paperless international trade could enhance the UK economy by £1bn over the next decade, says government

12/09/2023

Read time 5m

The Built Environment

How understanding data and protecting value is the future warehouse challenge across Europe

Questions around the use of data need to be to the fore for logistics owners and occupiers of facilities of...

07/09/2023

Read time 5m

Regulatory and compliance

UK government heralds 'indefinite' CE marking recognition in GB market

Businesses will still need to look carefully at regulations and determine if a UKCA or CE mark is more appropriate

03/08/2023

Read time 4m

Competition, antitrust and trade

How has the UK National Security and Investment Act shaped up 18 months on?

The second NSIA annual report gives investors crucial insight into the practical impact of the legislation on UK M&A

26/07/2023

Read time 4m

Energy and Utilities

UK government launches Great British Nuclear and modular reactor competition

Modular focus opens way for multi-billion investment and the future of nuclear in UK's decarbonisation journey

20/07/2023

Read time 3m

After Brexit

Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Product Regulation and Metrology Bill starts committee stage | Wales pulls out of UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme | Government to...

27/11/2024

Read time 11m

Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

Regulatory Innovation Office launched | Government to ban single-use vapes from 1 June 2025 | MHRA launches 2024/25 business plan...

30/10/2024

Read time 14m

Dispute resolution

UK government pauses the introduction of courts' expanded EU case law departure powers

As the new government reconsiders the UK's relationship with the EU, broad powers that encouraged UK courts to depart from...

03/10/2024

Read time 2m

Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024

Draft Product Regulation and Metrology Bill published | Defra publishes initial illustrative base fees under EPR | NHS report provides...

25/09/2024

Read time 11m

Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

Kings Speech 2024 | Zero-waste economy set to be one of Defra's priorities | CMA issues statement on market investigation...

25/07/2024

Read time 4m

Dispute resolution

UK courts' new EU case law departure powers due to enter into force later in 2024

New powers to depart from assimilated EU and domestic case law contained in the Retained EU Law Act are set...

04/07/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

UK general election 2024: product regulation aspects

26/06/2024

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

Including a look at the impact of the UK general election on product regulations due to be introduced to Parliament...

31/05/2024

Read time 13m

Regulatory Outlook

Data Law | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

ICO publishes new fining guidance | ICO outlines 2024-2025 priorities to protect children's privacy online | Call for evidence on...

23/04/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

Government introduce legislation to indefinitely recognise the CE mark | EPR: enforcement action to start from next month (31 May)...

23/04/2024

Read time 9m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Decision time for UK medical device regulation: diverge or converge with the EU?

The MHRA appears to be considering an approach for UK regulations that would broadly mirror the EU model

28/03/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Legislation introduced to cut smoking and vaping | Extended producer responsibility for packaging waste: reporting changes coming into force 1...

27/03/2024

Read time 10m

Regulatory Outlook

Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

FSA to put forward novel food approval process in March | ASA to be primary regulator for new HFSS advertising...

28/02/2024

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

Jump to: General / digital products | Product sustainability | Lifesciences and healthcare

28/02/2024

Read time 12m

IT and data

UK Binding Corporate Rules: are updates a reason to reconsider the 'gold standard' transfer tool?

The ICO's steps to lessen a post-Brexit admin burden with the launch of the UK BCR Addendum may again encourage...

24/01/2024

Read time 5m

Belgium

China

France

Germany

India

Italy

Poland

Singapore

Spain

Sweden

The Netherlands

UK

USA

Insights

Distressed supply chains

After Brexit

Sign up for our newsletter

Legal Notice