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King's College London (KCL) and The Adjudication Society (AS) have collaborated to produce the first report of its kind on the success of adjudication in the UK, entitled...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) have recently published consultation papers setting out proposals to improve diversity...

What can we learn from the financial services sector to bring about substantive change.

The Independent Football Regulator ('IFR') has unveiled the draft terms of reference (the 'ToR') for its "State of the Game" report (the 'Report'), which will be the first independent...

Recently society has experienced a shift towards greater understanding and acceptance of gender fluidity and the needs of trans and non-binary individuals.

In this episode of OPEN Talks, our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) podcast series, Louise Fernandes-Owen, Global PSL for the Employment & Benefits Group...

How can intellectual property rights protect innovations designed specifically for women and underrepresented groups in product safety? This article explores the intersection of inclusive design and IP strategy, examining patents, design rights, and trade marks as tools for safeguarding innovations that address long-overlooked safety gaps in consumer products.

Significant reforms are on the way for the UK's implementation of NIS, many of which differ to the EU's recent NIS 2 reforms.

In April 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (the FCA) issued its final policy statement on diversity and inclusion (D&I) requirements for premium and standard listed issuers...

In alignment with the International Women's Day (IWD) 2024 theme, ‘Inspire Inclusion,' we sat down with Danielle and Holly to delve into their perspectives...

Edward Enninful, Editor in Chief of British Vogue and European Editorial Director of Condé Nast, possesses the kind of creative brilliance and superior execution which doesn't just grab your attention, it commands it.

In Pride month, we review listed companies' ESG reporting obligations, focusing on diversity and inclusion. The Financial Reporting Council and Financial Conduct Authority mandate disclosures on board diversity and senior management composition, enforcing compliance to promote transparency, market integrity, and diversity.

The Pensions Regulator has now published guidance for trustees and employers on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). The guidance explains what EDI is, why it is important for pension schemes...

On 4 March 2023, the UN Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (Conference) reached agreement on the text of a new treaty which seeks to protect the marine environment.

A quick look into Google Trends, which provides insight into the popularity of search terms on Google, reveals a heightened and sustained interest in Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues, ...

On 1 February 2024, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) released its caseload statistics for the 2023 calendar year, available here.

On 10 May 2023, the European Union adopted its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ("CBAM" or the "CBAM Regulation"), which entered into force on 17 May 2023 and will apply from 1...