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UK Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation to arrive for October launch

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:07:01 +0100

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New enforcement body's powers impose additional compliance burdens on industry, financial services and legal sectors

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What is the UK government's approach to the development challenges for data centres?

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:38:58 +0100

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Consultation raises questions as to how its energy strategy aligns with its increased digital infrastructure ambitions

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What are the advantages of using arbitration to resolve international infrastructure project disputes?

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:28:22 +0100

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There are some key features and advantages of using arbitration, with important differences between commercial and investment treaty arbitration

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New UK public procurement regime delayed to February 2025

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:59:20 +0100

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The government has pushed the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 back by four months

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UK First-tier Tribunal further clarifies Electronic Communications Code agreement terms

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:13:33 +0100

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New guidance provided on typical terms in dispute between operators and site providers during negotiation of agreements

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Navigating environmental obligations in Belgium

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:48:20 +0100

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Belgian legislators in the three Regions (Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia) are increasingly using real estate transactions to pursue their environmental and climate policies.

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How 'known risks' will work under the UK Procurement Act 2023

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:19:59 +0100

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What should be considered when dealing with the list of known risks in a tender notice?

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Future of Mobility and Infrastructure | AI use cases, UK PFI project handbacks, and what a Labour government might mean for the sector

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:34:37 +0100

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Welcome to our latest mobility and infrastructure update that addresses key trends and issues within the sector affecting your business

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'Wind of change': Labour government lifts de facto ban on onshore wind in the UK

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:44:06 +0100

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The swift move indicates a strong early commitment to the green economy and to reform of the UK's planning system

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How to get ahead and avoid disputes prior to UK PFI handback

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:39:24 +0100

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As projects enter a 'sunset' period, it is time to consider areas of potential dispute and how best to avoid them

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What might a Labour government mean for the infrastructure sector?

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:34:24 +0100

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Housing, energy infrastructure, transport, social infrastructure (such as schools and healthcare) and other large-scale projects are all priority areas for the sector

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Government updates guidance on the UK National Security and Investment Act

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:48:31 +0100

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Changes cover call-in powers, universities and research bodies, outward direct investment and notification forms

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UK government announces timetable for changes to the National Security and Investment Act regime

Wed, 01 May 2024 12:09:55 +0100

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But the Cabinet Office timeframe comes as a UK general election could bring in Labour with its 'secureconomics' agenda

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One step closer to the Spanish sustainable mobility

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:08:56 +0100

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The Sustainable Mobility Draft Bill begins its urgent parliamentary procedure in order to become effective during 2024

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Smart Power | UK energy market strategy in 2025, repowering and ethical supply chains

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:09:07 +0100

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

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EU strengthens its arsenal in fight against environmental crime

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:59:31 +0100

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Revised legislation brings in 'qualified' offences to criminalise serious environmental damage and replaces the 2008 law

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UK government unveils draft procurement regulations for public sector bids

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:17:51 +0100

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Authorities and suppliers will need to keep an eye on information published about procurements and resulting contracts

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The UK Procurement Act 2023 brings new rules for frameworks and dynamic markets

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:37:41 +0000

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The changes that are set to be introduced later this year could prove useful for both suppliers and authorities

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UK rail regulator increases focus on online ticket retailing, hidden fees and 'drip pricing'

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:33:42 +0000

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What is good practice for train-ticket retailers when displaying prices and fees and providing online information?

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Dutch court forces Enexis to connect charging station group Leap24 to power grid

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:45:16 +0000

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Judgment gives an insight on how the courts deal with typical defences of network operators in grid connection disputes

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

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:52:28 +0000

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

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UK National Security Act 2023 brings in scheme to register 'political influence' arrangements

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:15:50 +0000

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FIRS is intended to provide assurance around the activities of certain foreign powers – but what does it mean for businesses?

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Green aviation claims fail to land with UK regulator

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:47:48 +0000

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Advertising regulator finds against airline sustainability claims, while further CMA scrutiny of greenwashing is anticipated

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What is the latest on international, EU and UK initiatives to regulate artificial intelligence?

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:44:58 +0000

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After a flurry of autumn activity, we review the current position for AI regulation as 2024 approaches

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

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:09:30 +0000

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

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