Following our latest update for employers last week , this weekend saw further measures announced by the government to be introduced in emergency legislation. It has been confirmed that Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, will address the outbreak in his first budget on Wednesday 11 March 2020. A bill with 'proportionate measures'...

This month, we consider the impact of the UK general election on pensions and look at recent developments ranging from new statutory guidance on the McCloud remedy through to changes to Pensions Ombudsman procedure following an operating review. If you would like to discuss any of the items in this...

The High Court has ruled that the common practice of tagging on misuse of private information (MPI) claims to data breach cases does not automatically permit recovery of "after the event" (ATE) insurance premiums. ATE insurance cover provides claimants with financial protection if their claim fails, but the premiums are...

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill was included in last year's King's Speech and you can read more on the bill in this earlier Regulatory Outlook . Ahead of formal introduction of the bill into Parliament, the government has said it will launch a...

Welcome to the latest edition of our Public Service Pensions Update. In a month that has seen a flurry of announcements, consultations and responses, we take you through the things you need to know. If you would like to discuss any of the developments in this newsletter, please contact one...

Full service throughout the entire acquisition process: Osborne Clarke has advised the Borealis Hotel Group on an extensive transaction. Not only did the legal practice – together with the Austrian CERHA HEMPEL Rechtsanwälte GmbH – manage the acquisition of Bierwirth & Kluth, which comprises a total of 12 hotel businesses...

Osborne Clarke has advised video game marketers Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe on the acquisition of a majority stake in German game designer Limbic Entertainment. Limbic Entertainment was founded in 2002 by Stephan Winter and Alexander Frey and has since developed over 20 titles. The studio based in Langen, Germany, which...

Osborne Clarke advised beverage specialist FeverTree Drinks plc on the acquisition of Global Drinks Partnership (GDP), its sales agent in Germany. Fever-Tree is the world's leading supplier of premium carbonated mixers for alcoholic spirits by retail sales value, with distribution to over 75 countries internationally. Based in the UK, the...

Key developments this month include: The government has announced several key reforms to UK consumer law which suggests that its direction may diverge from the EU's approach Defra publishes proposal to reform the UK packaging waste regime European Commission presents package of European Green Deal proposals Contents Advertising and marketing...