All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/ en Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:10:50 +0000 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:03:17 +0000 Medtech sector faces new EU 'green deal' recommendations https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/medtech-sector-faces-new-eu-green-deal-recommendations &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/05/21/esg_iStock-1442960535-EDITED2.png?VersionId=6vq9b0sXmcjzpFPoywULzfm8ATQz.2VN' /><br /><p><strong>Greener medical devices and processes are among MedTech Europe's recommendations for business sustainability</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:03:17 +0000 All Insights HR pensions spotlight: what do pensions changes in the UK Budget mean for employers? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/hr-pensions-spotlight-what-do-pensions-changes-uk-budget-mean-employers &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_007.jpg?VersionId=JitxlEuEDLOx1dIqtPae9pi.IKQ5vsuk' /><br /><p><strong>Inheritance tax changes are much wider than expected</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:42:20 +0000 All Insights Housebuilding market study: UK government responds to CMA proposals https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/housebuilding-market-study-uk-government-responds-cma-proposals &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/05/21/flat_facade_iStock-153531471-EDITED.png?VersionId=ljOQTdCBnUsiStBFzNL2.NsFcykfdNt6' /><br /><p><strong>Broad acceptance of recommendations to improve the housebuilding market confirmed by UK government, with detail awaited</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:44:56 +0000 All Insights Are you prepared for the forthcoming changes on prompt payment terms for public tendering in the UK? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/are-you-prepared-forthcoming-changes-prompt-payment-terms-public-tendering-uk &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_010.jpg?VersionId=X6cyEJ1XgnOPivlTQEB4JYyRFzSCaGaU' /><br /><p><strong>Failure to comply with measures will mean companies cannot participate in central government procurements over £5 million</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:11:49 +0000 All Insights ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/esg-knowledge-update-november-2024 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_021.jpg?VersionId=5Lu7pmVl_2gOk3GcH1hqszF1iQmJR7U4' /><br /><p><strong>Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:40:05 +0000 All Insights UK chancellor lays out 'fit for the future' vision for the Local Government Pension Scheme https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-chancellor-lays-out-fit-future-vision-local-government-pension-scheme &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_012.jpg?VersionId=DOPO7JT0G9CbAApZAM_JwAFZt.YjKolj' /><br /><p><strong>How will the Mansion House announcements about LGPS 'megafunds' and asset pools affect administering authorities?</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:59:01 +0000 All Insights New climate finance – a steep climb up the COP29 hill? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/new-climate-finance-steep-climb-cop29-hill &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/05/21/esg_iStock-1442960535-EDITED2.png?VersionId=6vq9b0sXmcjzpFPoywULzfm8ATQz.2VN' /><br /><p><strong>Discussions continue on the next stage of climate financing, to replace previous annual goals set for contributing countries</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:18:37 +0000 All Insights The Energy Transition | UK government confirms bonus scheme for offshore wind https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/energy-transition-uk-government-confirms-bonus-scheme-offshore-wind &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/29/OC_KI_106.jpg?VersionId=CI4xTJqwIU6hskopB1zlzUJArYaUyiEm' /><br /><p><strong>Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:38:31 +0000 All Insights UK Knowledge Collection | Sustainability, In-house Lawyer Talks, and regulatory challenges in M&A https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-knowledge-collection-sustainability-house-lawyer-talks-and-regulatory-challenges-ma &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_002.jpg?VersionId=42wkNNReMeiIbHBA_5aYKbUpr4tKXZSU' /><br /><p><strong>Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:39:21 +0000 All Insights UK directors' duties: IOD issues guidance on the importance of sustainable business practice https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-directors-duties-iod-issues-guidance-importance-sustainable-business-practice &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_022.jpg?VersionId=txqsSQcC_sRPe3rt52na9FkaLtw2_mvy' /><br /><p><strong>New voluntary code of conduct provides helpful steer to directors – especially with regard to 'responsible business'</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:55:34 +0000 All Insights Life sciences dealmakers need to anticipate sector-specific factors in European M&A https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/life-sciences-dealmakers-need-anticipate-sector-specific-factors-european-ma &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_019.jpg?VersionId=SOEK1hpiphKyJIF5JdYDps3xlufrcuUt' /><br /><p><strong>European regulatory and intellectual property complexities must be addressed when engaging in mergers and acquisitions</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:44:05 +0000 All Insights UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Employment law reform, Court of Appeal rules on redundancy consultation, and our latest GPDR for HR newsletter https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-employment-law-coffee-break-employment-law-reform-court-appeal-rules-redundancy &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_010.jpg?VersionId=X6cyEJ1XgnOPivlTQEB4JYyRFzSCaGaU' /><br /><p><strong>Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:28:28 +0000 All Insights Historical trade marks in Italy: new process of transferring them to MIMIT and licensing them to third companies is operational https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/historical-trade-marks-italy-new-process-transferring-them-mimit-and-licensing-them-third &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/OC_KI_02_005.jpg?VersionId=GWFdm3LmRSvunCFA0F.blPKFCeGhsm9L' /><br /><h5>Procedure introduced by the Made in Italy Law allows the ministry to take over the ownership of historical trade marks of national interest, preventing their extinction&nbsp;</h5>]]&gt; Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:49:01 +0000 All Insights Employee Participation: Profit Participation Rights (#Genussrechte) – tax attractive alternative to VSOPs? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/employee-participation-profit-participation-rights-genussrechte-tax-attractive-alternative &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_022.jpg?VersionId=txqsSQcC_sRPe3rt52na9FkaLtw2_mvy' /><br />]]&gt; Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:40:34 +0000 All Insights Sustainable supply chains drive international success, GC summit hears https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/sustainable-supply-chains-drive-international-success-gc-summit-hears &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/11/OSB.CLA_.213%20%20Supply%20Chains%20Isometric%20icon_Dec22_AW.png?VersionId=bzi5pReX1xUZZaurCkZmfN4VerAWJL2N' /><br /><p><strong>Global compliance will continue to get more complicated for international businesses and their GCs</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:56:12 +0000 All Insights The Energy Transition | NESO lays out ambitions for UK clean power by 2030 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/energy-transition-neso-lays-out-ambitions-uk-clean-power-2030 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_021.jpg?VersionId=5Lu7pmVl_2gOk3GcH1hqszF1iQmJR7U4' /><br /><p><strong>Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:28:23 +0000 All Insights UK Financial Conduct Authority launches premium finance market study https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-financial-conduct-authority-launches-premium-finance-market-study &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/22/FS_stock_market.jpg?VersionId=s7NbjasCo8iFSENdLwCUv1JyfLjJ5Ael' /><br /><p><strong>The regulator is assessing whether there is adequate competition in the market and fair value for consumers</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:31:04 +0000 All Insights UK Knowledge Collection | Regulation and growth, Takeover Code changes, and economic crime https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-knowledge-collection-regulation-and-growth-takeover-code-changes-and-economic-crime &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_007.jpg?VersionId=JitxlEuEDLOx1dIqtPae9pi.IKQ5vsuk' /><br /><p><strong>Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:52:06 +0000 All Insights Easier formal requirements for corporations and employers in Germany https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/easier-formal-requirements-corporations-and-employers-germany &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_022.jpg?VersionId=txqsSQcC_sRPe3rt52na9FkaLtw2_mvy' /><br /><p><strong>Fourth Bureaucracy Relief Act announced</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:48:15 +0000 All Insights UK Takeover Panel confirms refocusing of the scope of City Code https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-takeover-panel-confirms-refocusing-scope-city-code &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_012.jpg?VersionId=DOPO7JT0G9CbAApZAM_JwAFZt.YjKolj' /><br /><p><strong>Finalised amendments to the jurisdictional framework of the Takeover Code will streamline its applicability</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:19:50 +0000 All Insights UK government to refresh post-market surveillance requirements for medical devices https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-government-refresh-post-market-surveillance-requirements-medical-devices &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/01/04/OC_KI_02_012.jpg?VersionId=uIz3DbquycrJwCoLeRbKqzJ98LeYQfsj' /><br /><p><strong>New regulations introduced to bring the UK regulatory framework closer in line with international best practice for post-market surveillance requirements</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:07:15 +0000 All Insights What do venture capitalists need to know about the UK government's policies? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/what-do-venture-capitalists-need-know-about-uk-governments-policies &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_022.jpg?VersionId=txqsSQcC_sRPe3rt52na9FkaLtw2_mvy' /><br /><p><strong>Tax changes and growth plans pose opportunities and challenges for the venture capital community</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:49:04 +0000 All Insights Autumn Budget 2024: How does the Budget affect commercial real estate in England? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/autumn-budget-2024-how-does-budget-affect-commercial-real-estate-england &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_003.jpg?VersionId=roBhYGveISHorh3SvH4DSPoRdhCL.IoF' /><br /><p><strong>The spending measures announced largely reflect the government's commitments to deliver housing and planning reform</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:18:51 +0000 All Insights What can UK business expect from regulators in future? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/what-can-uk-business-expect-regulators-future &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/GEN_people_team_meeting.jpg?VersionId=ingCnplB5QchC1JVNtio92XtKd_varfs' /><br /><p><strong>What can be learnt from the UK government's stated approach to regulation and growth?</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:05:38 +0000 All Insights International Funds Legal Update | 6 November 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/international-funds-legal-update-6-november-2024 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/29/OC_KI_091.jpg?VersionId=jSe5JbEzEofedfQRJo9twM5H7ePp2zCk' /><br /><p><strong>Fund managers should take note of significant updates to the UK's retail disclosure regime that have been published</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:54:47 +0000 All Insights