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Regulatory and compliance

Regulatory shifts in 2026 increase litigation risk on 'forever chemicals'

PFAS regulation is entering a critical phase, with significant developments unfolding simultaneously in the EU and the UK

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02/04/2026

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Financial Services

Fundraising in the EU and the UK: a technical guide

International fund managers raising capital face a patchwork of national rules that is growing more complex, with the gap between...

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01/04/2026

Read time 4m

Financial Services

FCA publishes good and poor practice for UK funds using sustainability labels

The regulator's review of sustainability labelling signals a clear shift from policy setting to active supervision

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30/03/2026

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

NHS procurement regulations | EU Forced Labour Regulation

26/03/2026

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

UK: FCA publishes good and poor practice guidance for sustainability disclosure labels | UKGBC launches framework for nature-positive built environment...

26/03/2026

Read time 5m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | March 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update brought to you by our multi-disciplinary ESG team

23/03/2026

Read time 7m

Regulatory and compliance

Regulatory compliance and sustainability for clothing and textiles in 2026

With multiple regulations coming down the track, differences across Member States and between the UK and EU will add complexity...

05/03/2026

Read time 6m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Feeling the heat? ESOS phase 4 is on the horizon in the UK

Organisations will want to act early to confirm qualification, map group structures and engage the right expertise

27/02/2026

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

UK: UK-EU relations - UK government responds to House of Lords committee report | Sanitary and phytosanitary agreement and emissions...

26/02/2026

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

EU consults on forced labour guidelines | Anti-slavery commissioner proposes Forced Labour and Human Rights Bill

26/02/2026

Read time 2m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | February 2026

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

13/02/2026

Read time 8m

Real estate

The Legal 500 | Real Estate Guide: An overview of Real Estate laws and regulations in France - 2025-2026

This Real Estate guide will help you navigate the French regulatory landscape related to the real estate sector.

30/01/2026

Read time 1m

Financial Services

ESMA publishes best practices for communicating ESG strategies in a clear, fair and non-misleading manner

Regulator issues a second thematic note on sustainability-related claims

27/01/2026

Read time 4m

Financial Services

FCA finalises UK non-financial misconduct rules with clearer scope and expectations for 2026

Firms should finalise policies and training on how bullying, harassment and violence can breach conduct rules

13/01/2026

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

New NHS procurement regulations target modern slavery in supply chains | The European Forced Labour Regulation

13/01/2026

Read time 3m

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Regulatory and compliance

Regulatory shifts in 2026 increase litigation risk on 'forever chemicals'

PFAS regulation is entering a critical phase, with significant developments unfolding simultaneously in the EU and the UK

New -

02/04/2026

Read time 7m

Financial Services

Fundraising in the EU and the UK: a technical guide

International fund managers raising capital face a patchwork of national rules that is growing more complex, with the gap between...

New -

01/04/2026

Read time 4m

Financial Services

FCA publishes good and poor practice for UK funds using sustainability labels

The regulator's review of sustainability labelling signals a clear shift from policy setting to active supervision

New -

30/03/2026

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

NHS procurement regulations | EU Forced Labour Regulation

26/03/2026

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

UK: FCA publishes good and poor practice guidance for sustainability disclosure labels | UKGBC launches framework for nature-positive built environment...

26/03/2026

Read time 5m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | March 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update brought to you by our multi-disciplinary ESG team

23/03/2026

Read time 7m

Regulatory and compliance

Regulatory compliance and sustainability for clothing and textiles in 2026

With multiple regulations coming down the track, differences across Member States and between the UK and EU will add complexity...

05/03/2026

Read time 6m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Feeling the heat? ESOS phase 4 is on the horizon in the UK

Organisations will want to act early to confirm qualification, map group structures and engage the right expertise

27/02/2026

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

UK: UK-EU relations - UK government responds to House of Lords committee report | Sanitary and phytosanitary agreement and emissions...

26/02/2026

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

EU consults on forced labour guidelines | Anti-slavery commissioner proposes Forced Labour and Human Rights Bill

26/02/2026

Read time 2m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | February 2026

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

13/02/2026

Read time 8m

Real estate

The Legal 500 | Real Estate Guide: An overview of Real Estate laws and regulations in France - 2025-2026

This Real Estate guide will help you navigate the French regulatory landscape related to the real estate sector.

30/01/2026

Read time 1m

Financial Services

ESMA publishes best practices for communicating ESG strategies in a clear, fair and non-misleading manner

Regulator issues a second thematic note on sustainability-related claims

27/01/2026

Read time 4m

Financial Services

FCA finalises UK non-financial misconduct rules with clearer scope and expectations for 2026

Firms should finalise policies and training on how bullying, harassment and violence can breach conduct rules

13/01/2026

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

New NHS procurement regulations target modern slavery in supply chains | The European Forced Labour Regulation

13/01/2026

Read time 3m

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