Key topics - Osborne Clarke

Supply chains

Global supply chains are currently facing enormous pressures: the war in Ukraine, continuing fall-out from the Covid-19 pandemic, the rise in energy prices and shortages of materials and labour, together with increasing demands for greater sustainability from end users, have led to a significant rise in distressed suppliers.

The impact of distressed supply chains is being felt far and wide across all sectors, on both supplier and customer side.

Here we are focusing on topical issues including protecting your position, the potential impact of financial sanctions, and dealing with insolvency risks, and give key, practical tips on actions businesses can take to mitigate risks and avoid costly disputes.

Article list

Regulatory and compliance

Reform of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 takes shape for GB

Modernisation of the regulatory framework aims to reduce the administrative burden for businesses in Great Britain

16/02/2024

Read time 4m

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

Direct awards get post-pandemic overhaul under the new UK Procurement Act

UK ministers have been given sweeping new powers to bypass procurement rules to 'protect life'

28/11/2023

Read time 5m

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

Future-proofing supply chains

MOVEit ransomware attack highlights importance of managing supply-chain cyber risks

UK and international breaches are a timely reminder that organisations need to properly assess supply chain security

07/06/2023

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

EU Council adopts regulation on deforestation-free supply chains | Update on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

25/05/2023

Read time 2m

Future-proofing supply chains

Relocating supply chains | Balancing risk and reward

After years of disruptions and with mounting geopolitical tensions, companies are acting quickly to reassess their supply chain strategies, seek...

26/04/2023

Read time 1m

Mobility and Infrastructure

Collaboration can launch UK aerospace on path to net zero

South West is poised to be a hydrogen hub solving the industry's twin challenge of production growth and decarbonisation

14/04/2023

Read time 4m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Playing fair to save the planet: when UK and EU competition law meets sustainability

How competition law is adapting to the growing demand for sustainable business collaborations

24/03/2023

Read time 8m

Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Government confirms it will introduce legislation to tackle illegal deforestation in supply chains | Government outlines how to tackle modern...

28/02/2023

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Government outlines how to tackle modern slavery risks in government supply chains

28/02/2023

Read time 1m

Decarbonisation

How is international rivalry driving green industrial policy? The European response to the US Inflation Reduction Act

The Act has fundamentally changed the terms of debate on clean energy funding and supply chains in the US and...

09/02/2023

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

Tesco faces lawsuit in UK for unjust enrichment and negligence in Thai clothing factory | European regulation prohibiting products produced...

27/01/2023

Read time 2m

Decarbonisation

UK looks to deliver natural gas and hydrogen projects for freight transport

Non-electric transport fuels are attractive alternative power sources that need infrastructure, finance and regulation

18/01/2023

Read time 7m

Future-proofing supply chains

How to protect against counterfeit goods in distressed supply chains

A clear and robust IP strategy can help to fight the recent proliferation of infringements across international trade

09/01/2023

Read time 6m

Regulatory and compliance

EU moves closer to implementing a regulation on deforestation-free supply chains

While a new regulation is anticipated to have an 18 month implementation period, businesses should start to consider the implications...

09/12/2022

Read time 2m

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

Robust IP strategies and patent protection for new innovations are vital as the industry 'greens' its supply chains

08/12/2022

Read time 3m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern Slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Impact assessment on eradicating slavery and human trafficking in NHS supply chains | European Parliament adopts position on proposal for...

30/11/2022

Read time 2m

Regulatory Outlook

Regulated Procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Procurement Bill 2022-2023: new guidance published for contracting authorities | Updated Allowable Cost guidance | Impact assessment on eradicating slavery...

30/11/2022

Read time 2m

Regulatory and compliance

UK Procurement Bill aims to strengthen transparency in supply chains

Greater scrutiny is proposed of bidders' subcontractors and the social value and environmental credentials of tenders

28/11/2022

Read time 3m

Future-proofing supply chains

Prevention is better than cure when managing global supply chain issues in the retail and consumer sector

Early contingency planning can significantly reduce the shock of service provider/supplier insolvency in service/supply chains

23/11/2022

Read time 1m

Knowledge Notes

Knowledge Collection | UK chancellor's autumn statement, distressed supply chains, and IP strategy

Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection

18/11/2022

Read time 4m

Future-proofing supply chains

How to contingency plan for insolvency in a global supply chain

Early contingency planning can significantly reduce the shock of customer or supplier insolvency

18/11/2022

Read time 3m

Energy and Utilities

Smart power | Preparing for a global supply chain crunch

Welcome to the fifth edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector

16/11/2022

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2022

Organisations can apply for grant to test security of smart devices | Rise in supply chain cyber attacks prompts new...

26/10/2022

Read time 1m

Workforce Solutions

The repeal of the new IR35 regime: how will the market and HMRC react?

The staffing supply chain will need to address a range of questions in a new world that may be more...

07/10/2022

Read time 8m

Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | Regulatory Outlook July 2022

Latest on proposed workplace reforms | HMRC keeps up investigations into tax evasion in labour supply chains

28/07/2022

Read time 2m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | Regulatory Outlook July 2022

General debate on forced labour and NHS PPE supply chains

28/07/2022

Read time 1m

Commercial

UK Procurement Bill overhauls rules for exclusion of suppliers

A new debarment regime increases scrutiny of the whole supply chain in public procurement

26/07/2022

Read time 4m

Knowledge Notes

Knowledge Collection | Part-year worker holiday pay, sanctions and global supply chains, and regulating crypto and AI

Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection

22/07/2022

Read time 4m

Knowledge Notes

Knowledge Collection | Protected disclosure and philosophical beliefs in the workplace, indicators of sanctions evasion, and labour supply chain risk

Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection

15/07/2022

Read time 2m

Future-proofing supply chains

The impact of financial sanctions on supply chains

Sanctions may affect payment and delivery or require the unwinding of commercial arrangements – and there are a number of...

15/07/2022

Read time 6m

Workforce Solutions

HMRC keeps up investigations into tax evasion in labour supply chains

As investigations into corporate criminal offence compliance proceed, transparency and checks will be critical to reduce risk

13/07/2022

Read time 3m

Future-proofing supply chains

Distressed suppliers: top tips for the 'innocent' party

For customers experiencing difficulties with suppliers, good contract management can help keep options open

07/07/2022

Read time 4m

Future-proofing supply chains

Distressed supply chains – how can suppliers protect their position?

Clear drafting on liability and force majeure can assist suppliers under strain

07/07/2022

Read time 6m

Knowledge Notes

Knowledge Collection | Distressed supply chains, suspicious activity reports, and non-fungible tokens in sport

Welcome to the Knowledge Collection – a round-up of this week's Insights and forthcoming events.

24/06/2022

Read time 2m

Corporate

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

On 23 February 2022, the proposal for a Directive, which aims to encourage a responsible and sustainable environmental and human...

20/04/2022

Read time 3m

Workforce Solutions

Increased HMRC activity to prevent tax evasion in labour supply chains – confirmation of two developments

On 1 March 2022 Ian Hyde, head of tax disputes team at Osborne Clarke, joined Stacey Mills-Kelly, Assistant Director, Head...

03/03/2022

Read time 2m

Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | CfD supply chains & energy efficiency for social housing

This week, we look at proposals to amend Contracts for Difference supply chain plans, £179 million for energy efficiency measures...

14/02/2022

Read time 4m

Tech, Media and Comms

How the 'green' cloud is powering sustainable tech and cloud services

The reduction of cloud-based processing's carbon footprint to zero depends on environmentally conscious system design and supply chain management

25/01/2022

Read time 4m

Workforce Solutions

HMRC pressure builds to get on top of risks in staffing supply chains

Recent guidance makes clear HMRC expects end users and agencies to carry out due diligence on staffing suppliers

14/10/2021

Read time 4m

Decarbonisation

Decarbonising supply chain disputes through effective contract management

With businesses increasingly focused on environmental, social and corporate governance, how can the resolution of disputes via arbitration be made...

07/09/2021

Read time 5m

Workforce Solutions

Q&A for Webinar: Sheltering from the rain: using umbrella employees and agency workers: their rights, your obligations and how best to mitigate supply chain risk

June 2021

15/07/2021

Read time 4m

Commercial

New rules governing supply chain due diligence in Germany - Key facts and what you can do to prepare for the changes

Current status (06/2021): The Bundestag (German parliamant) passed the federal government's bill on 11 June 2021.

17/06/2021

Read time 3m

Workforce Solutions

Will a new workers' watchdog make labour supply chain investigations harder to deal with?

The proposed new UK body to protect workers' rights is a clear signal that further governance and enforcement is on...

11/06/2021

Read time 3m

Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | BEIS takes a hard line on Contracts for Difference supply chains, fourth Contracts for Difference round to open in December, and National Grid unlocks an extra 1.5GW of network capacity

This week we focus on BEIS' new approach to Contracts for Difference supply chains, the fourth Contracts for Difference allocation...

14/05/2021

Read time 5m

Mobility and Infrastructure

What's driving the transformation of the automotive supply chain?

The automotive industry is undergoing rapid change, which is raising investment, legal and regulatory challenges.

22/03/2021

Read time 5m

Intellectual property

The European Court of Justice will again deal with FRAND licensing

In its decision of November 26, 2020 in the patent infringement action Nokia ./. Daimler the Düsseldorf Regional Court refers...

01/02/2021

Read time 3m

Workforce Solutions

IR35 update: end user liability where its supply chain fails to pay

New HMRC guidance clarifies the supply chain compliance risks and obligations that end users need to take into account as...

28/09/2020

Read time 7m

Energy and Utilities

The Indian energy market post-COVID-19: driving technological change

India’s renewable energy market has not been immune to the impact of COVID-19, with lockdown measures leading to supply chain...

30/06/2020

Read time 2m

Managing Covid-19

Impact of COVID-19 on Energy Sector – Recent Government Notifications and Initiatives in India

Power was declared as an ‘essential service’ by the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India during the...

29/04/2020

Read time 1m

Managing Covid-19

Coronavirus and force majeure: frequently asked questions

10/03/2020

Read time 4m

Workforce Solutions

Big news for users of supply chains dependent on low-cost foreign labour

20/02/2020

Read time 2m

Managing Covid-19

Coronavirus: force majeure, supply chains and contractual performance

The coronavirus is having a substantial economic impact, disrupting production, supply chains and travel. Businesses need to consider the legal...

17/02/2020

Read time 3m

Blockchain

Will blockchain drive the evolution of cognitive supply chains?

13/05/2019

Read time 3m

Workforce Solutions

Private sector IR35 changes in 2020 | consultation paper published on 5 March: MSPs and end users to be ultimately liable if the supply chain fails to pay tax?

05/03/2019

Read time 4m

Digital transformation and risk

Cyber security is increasingly prominent and concerning for organisations - but what does this mean for supply chains? Mark Taylor...

15/11/2018

Read time 1m

Workforce Solutions

CFA risk one year on: HMRC to focus on staffing companies' and their supply chains

03/10/2018

Read time 6m

Regulatory and compliance

Transparency in supply chains: The Conflict Minerals Regulation

06/07/2017

Read time 3m

View all insights

Regulatory and compliance

Reform of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 takes shape for GB

Modernisation of the regulatory framework aims to reduce the administrative burden for businesses in Great Britain

16/02/2024

Read time 4m

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

Direct awards get post-pandemic overhaul under the new UK Procurement Act

UK ministers have been given sweeping new powers to bypass procurement rules to 'protect life'

28/11/2023

Read time 5m

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

Future-proofing supply chains

MOVEit ransomware attack highlights importance of managing supply-chain cyber risks

UK and international breaches are a timely reminder that organisations need to properly assess supply chain security

07/06/2023

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

EU Council adopts regulation on deforestation-free supply chains | Update on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

25/05/2023

Read time 2m

Future-proofing supply chains

Relocating supply chains | Balancing risk and reward

After years of disruptions and with mounting geopolitical tensions, companies are acting quickly to reassess their supply chain strategies, seek...

26/04/2023

Read time 1m

Mobility and Infrastructure

Collaboration can launch UK aerospace on path to net zero

South West is poised to be a hydrogen hub solving the industry's twin challenge of production growth and decarbonisation

14/04/2023

Read time 4m

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Playing fair to save the planet: when UK and EU competition law meets sustainability

How competition law is adapting to the growing demand for sustainable business collaborations

24/03/2023

Read time 8m

Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Government confirms it will introduce legislation to tackle illegal deforestation in supply chains | Government outlines how to tackle modern...

28/02/2023

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Government outlines how to tackle modern slavery risks in government supply chains

28/02/2023

Read time 1m

Decarbonisation

How is international rivalry driving green industrial policy? The European response to the US Inflation Reduction Act

The Act has fundamentally changed the terms of debate on clean energy funding and supply chains in the US and...

09/02/2023

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

Tesco faces lawsuit in UK for unjust enrichment and negligence in Thai clothing factory | European regulation prohibiting products produced...

27/01/2023

Read time 2m

Decarbonisation

UK looks to deliver natural gas and hydrogen projects for freight transport

Non-electric transport fuels are attractive alternative power sources that need infrastructure, finance and regulation

18/01/2023

Read time 7m

Future-proofing supply chains

How to protect against counterfeit goods in distressed supply chains

A clear and robust IP strategy can help to fight the recent proliferation of infringements across international trade

09/01/2023

Read time 6m

Regulatory and compliance

EU moves closer to implementing a regulation on deforestation-free supply chains

While a new regulation is anticipated to have an 18 month implementation period, businesses should start to consider the implications...

09/12/2022

Read time 2m

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

Robust IP strategies and patent protection for new innovations are vital as the industry 'greens' its supply chains

08/12/2022

Read time 3m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern Slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Impact assessment on eradicating slavery and human trafficking in NHS supply chains | European Parliament adopts position on proposal for...

30/11/2022

Read time 2m

Regulatory Outlook

Regulated Procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Procurement Bill 2022-2023: new guidance published for contracting authorities | Updated Allowable Cost guidance | Impact assessment on eradicating slavery...

30/11/2022

Read time 2m

Regulatory and compliance

UK Procurement Bill aims to strengthen transparency in supply chains

Greater scrutiny is proposed of bidders' subcontractors and the social value and environmental credentials of tenders

28/11/2022

Read time 3m

Future-proofing supply chains

Prevention is better than cure when managing global supply chain issues in the retail and consumer sector

Early contingency planning can significantly reduce the shock of service provider/supplier insolvency in service/supply chains

23/11/2022

Read time 1m

Knowledge Notes

Knowledge Collection | UK chancellor's autumn statement, distressed supply chains, and IP strategy

Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection

18/11/2022

Read time 4m

Future-proofing supply chains

How to contingency plan for insolvency in a global supply chain

Early contingency planning can significantly reduce the shock of customer or supplier insolvency

18/11/2022

Read time 3m

Energy and Utilities

Smart power | Preparing for a global supply chain crunch

Welcome to the fifth edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector

16/11/2022

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2022

Organisations can apply for grant to test security of smart devices | Rise in supply chain cyber attacks prompts new...

26/10/2022

Read time 1m

Workforce Solutions

The repeal of the new IR35 regime: how will the market and HMRC react?

The staffing supply chain will need to address a range of questions in a new world that may be more...

07/10/2022

Read time 8m

Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | Regulatory Outlook July 2022

Latest on proposed workplace reforms | HMRC keeps up investigations into tax evasion in labour supply chains

28/07/2022

Read time 2m

Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | Regulatory Outlook July 2022

General debate on forced labour and NHS PPE supply chains

28/07/2022

Read time 1m

Commercial

UK Procurement Bill overhauls rules for exclusion of suppliers

A new debarment regime increases scrutiny of the whole supply chain in public procurement

26/07/2022

Read time 4m

Knowledge Notes

Knowledge Collection | Part-year worker holiday pay, sanctions and global supply chains, and regulating crypto and AI

Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection

22/07/2022

Read time 4m

Knowledge Notes

Knowledge Collection | Protected disclosure and philosophical beliefs in the workplace, indicators of sanctions evasion, and labour supply chain risk

Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection

15/07/2022

Read time 2m

Future-proofing supply chains

The impact of financial sanctions on supply chains

Sanctions may affect payment and delivery or require the unwinding of commercial arrangements – and there are a number of...

15/07/2022

Read time 6m

Workforce Solutions

HMRC keeps up investigations into tax evasion in labour supply chains

As investigations into corporate criminal offence compliance proceed, transparency and checks will be critical to reduce risk

13/07/2022

Read time 3m

Future-proofing supply chains

Distressed suppliers: top tips for the 'innocent' party

For customers experiencing difficulties with suppliers, good contract management can help keep options open

07/07/2022

Read time 4m

Future-proofing supply chains

Distressed supply chains – how can suppliers protect their position?

Clear drafting on liability and force majeure can assist suppliers under strain

07/07/2022

Read time 6m

Knowledge Notes

Knowledge Collection | Distressed supply chains, suspicious activity reports, and non-fungible tokens in sport

Welcome to the Knowledge Collection – a round-up of this week's Insights and forthcoming events.

24/06/2022

Read time 2m

Corporate

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

On 23 February 2022, the proposal for a Directive, which aims to encourage a responsible and sustainable environmental and human...

20/04/2022

Read time 3m

Workforce Solutions

Increased HMRC activity to prevent tax evasion in labour supply chains – confirmation of two developments

On 1 March 2022 Ian Hyde, head of tax disputes team at Osborne Clarke, joined Stacey Mills-Kelly, Assistant Director, Head...

03/03/2022

Read time 2m

Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | CfD supply chains & energy efficiency for social housing

This week, we look at proposals to amend Contracts for Difference supply chain plans, £179 million for energy efficiency measures...

14/02/2022

Read time 4m

Tech, Media and Comms

How the 'green' cloud is powering sustainable tech and cloud services

The reduction of cloud-based processing's carbon footprint to zero depends on environmentally conscious system design and supply chain management

25/01/2022

Read time 4m

Workforce Solutions

HMRC pressure builds to get on top of risks in staffing supply chains

Recent guidance makes clear HMRC expects end users and agencies to carry out due diligence on staffing suppliers

14/10/2021

Read time 4m

Decarbonisation

Decarbonising supply chain disputes through effective contract management

With businesses increasingly focused on environmental, social and corporate governance, how can the resolution of disputes via arbitration be made...

07/09/2021

Read time 5m

Workforce Solutions

Q&A for Webinar: Sheltering from the rain: using umbrella employees and agency workers: their rights, your obligations and how best to mitigate supply chain risk

June 2021

15/07/2021

Read time 4m

Commercial

New rules governing supply chain due diligence in Germany - Key facts and what you can do to prepare for the changes

Current status (06/2021): The Bundestag (German parliamant) passed the federal government's bill on 11 June 2021.

17/06/2021

Read time 3m

Workforce Solutions

Will a new workers' watchdog make labour supply chain investigations harder to deal with?

The proposed new UK body to protect workers' rights is a clear signal that further governance and enforcement is on...

11/06/2021

Read time 3m

Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | BEIS takes a hard line on Contracts for Difference supply chains, fourth Contracts for Difference round to open in December, and National Grid unlocks an extra 1.5GW of network capacity

This week we focus on BEIS' new approach to Contracts for Difference supply chains, the fourth Contracts for Difference allocation...

14/05/2021

Read time 5m

Mobility and Infrastructure

What's driving the transformation of the automotive supply chain?

The automotive industry is undergoing rapid change, which is raising investment, legal and regulatory challenges.

22/03/2021

Read time 5m

Intellectual property

The European Court of Justice will again deal with FRAND licensing

In its decision of November 26, 2020 in the patent infringement action Nokia ./. Daimler the Düsseldorf Regional Court refers...

01/02/2021

Read time 3m

Workforce Solutions

IR35 update: end user liability where its supply chain fails to pay

New HMRC guidance clarifies the supply chain compliance risks and obligations that end users need to take into account as...

28/09/2020

Read time 7m

Energy and Utilities

The Indian energy market post-COVID-19: driving technological change

India’s renewable energy market has not been immune to the impact of COVID-19, with lockdown measures leading to supply chain...

30/06/2020

Read time 2m

Managing Covid-19

Impact of COVID-19 on Energy Sector – Recent Government Notifications and Initiatives in India

Power was declared as an ‘essential service’ by the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India during the...

29/04/2020

Read time 1m

Managing Covid-19

Coronavirus and force majeure: frequently asked questions

10/03/2020

Read time 4m

Workforce Solutions

Big news for users of supply chains dependent on low-cost foreign labour

20/02/2020

Read time 2m

Managing Covid-19

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The coronavirus is having a substantial economic impact, disrupting production, supply chains and travel. Businesses need to consider the legal...

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