Osborne Clarke - UK

The UK government has issued its formal response to the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Final Report, which was which was published in September last year some seven years after the fire. Of the 58 recommendations, the government has confirmed that it will adopt 49 of them in full and accept the remaining nine in principal. Professionals in the construction and built environment sector should be aware of a range of significant developments that will follow the government's much-anticipated response. Connect with our experts > Alexandra Gower, Robert Adjetey, Jack Golpin, Mary Lawrence, Matthew Vernon, Rebecca Francis, Julia Jolley, Craig McCarthy, Anna L., Charlie Hennig #Construction #BuiltEnvironment #HealthandSafety

At the end of 2024, the FCA focused the first consultation of its Advice Guidance Boundary Review on pensions support and set out its plans to develop related proposals for targeted support for wider investments by mid-2025. As part of the Edinburgh Reforms announced in late 2022 the FCA began the review to examine the regulatory boundary between financial "advice" and "guidance". We would be delighted to discuss the implications of the Advice Guidance Boundary Review on your business > Noline Matemera, Katherine Shattock and Vincent Guereca-Adair #FCA #FinancialServices #RegulatoryandCompliance

The English courts are increasingly busy institutions. 📃⚖ Over the years considerable time has been spent developing the Civil Procedure Rules to encourage the early resolution of disputes and to ensure that, when cases progress, they are dealt with as efficiently and fairly as possible. Nevertheless, it can be difficult for prospective claimants to get it right – so how can they avoid a formal dispute (or be put in a better position if a dispute proves unavoidable)? Connect with our experts > Helen Waddell and Sarah Steed #ConstructionDisputes #RealEstate #Disputes

Ramadan Mubarak to all those observing around the world. Wishing you and your families a happy and peaceful Ramadan. Ramadan is an important month in the Islamic calendar. During this special time, Muslims may choose to fast and give to charity.

Behind the headlines: 📢 an array of national newspapers united under the "Make It Fair" campaign. Robert Guthrie, IP disputes partner at Osborne Clarke, features in The Lawyer , unpacking the proposal and potential transparency requirements on AI developers. Read the full story here > https://lnkd.in/eRm-PsHN Our Insight unpacks the proposed changes to UK copyright law > https://lnkd.in/ez7rcDPf #AICopyright #AI #IP 

This LGBTQ+ history month, our OC Pride network lined up a fabulous array of Drag Cabaret nights across our three UK offices. We danced, we sang, and some of us were left speechless by the incredible flexibility of the drag kings and queens who joined us! This was a great opportunity to celebrate this art form and drag's important role in LGBTQ+ history, and many left with some coveted prizes! Thank you to all who made it possible and joined in the fun! We are also pleased to share that OC Pride has been nominated as one of the Top 15 LGBTQ+ Networks (founded after 2015) by the British LGBT Awards !! Congratulations to all those listed ❤ Find out more here > https://lnkd.in/eC3BQUR5 #LGBTQHistoryMonth #OCPride

The February Regulatory Outlook is here 📢 The spotlight development this month is that the EU has unveiled its first omnibus package, proposing significant amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Read the full regulatory outlook on our website > https://lnkd.in/eNfnMPst #GlobalCompliance #EU #Sustainability #ESG

Osborne Clarke advised cancer immunotherapeutics company Epitopea on its US$31 million pre-Series A financing. 🧬 Supported by new and existing investors, this financing will accelerate the development of next-generation, tumour selective, RNA-based immunotherapies targeting Cryptigen™ antigens for use in hard-to-treat cancers. 👏 Our team was led by Justin Starling and included Emma Charlton and Fern Tawera. 🔎 Read more > https://lnkd.in/etZE3Psr #LifeSciences #Financing #Biotech #Cancer 

As the Renters' Rights Bill passes its second reading in the UK House of Lords, potential implications for landlords and the private rented sector continue to be debated. Read our latest Insight for the full details > https://lnkd.in/et-a3F4N A major objective of the bill is to identify and effectively deter or remove bad landlords from the market. However, peers have expressed concerns that good landlords, particularly those with one or two properties, may be severely affected by these changes. Landlords must be prepared for the potential changes as the bill could come into force as early as this spring. Connect with our experts > Rebecca Francis, Susan Thompson and Jasmin Crilly #RentersRightsBill #UKRealEstate #UKLandlords #PrivateRentedSector

The Court of Appeal, in a significant judgment, has provided clarity on tender corrections and public procurement processes. Find out more about the decision in our Insight. The court allowed an appeal brought by Optima Health and overturned a recent decision by the Technology and Construction Court that had held that the Department for Work and Pensions had acted lawfully in disqualifying Optima from a procurement process. Connect with our experts > Kate Davies, Gabrielle Li and Catherine Wolfenden #ProcurementLaw #CourtOfAppeal #ProcurementAct