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As the UK expands its renewable energy capacity, the critical challenge of efficient energy storage comes into focus. Exploring innovative solutions beyond traditional battery systems, this analysis examines how "air batteries" - including liquid air energy storage (LAES) and compressed air energy storage (CAES) - are emerging as promising technologies for long-duration energy storage, with commercial-scale projects now moving from concept to reality.

GANADO Advocates contributed to the report on the UK and EU Cryptoassets regulation, published by Burges Salmon LLP.

The National Crime Agency has secured the forfeiture of over $5.2 million from an agricultural trading company following a civil recovery investigation into suspected money laundering and sanctions evasion. The case involved complex international fund flows through multiple jurisdictions, cryptocurrency conversion, and alleged connections to entities later designated under US sanctions for facilitating illicit Iranian oil sales.

Our Pension Schemes ESG tool for trustees and employers is designed to make ESG simpler for you.

Following 18 months of Parliamentary scrutiny, the Procurement Bill received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. This marks a key milestone in the implementation of what the UK Government...

The UK government has launched a consultation on modernising corporate reporting frameworks, proposing significant reforms to financial and narrative reporting requirements. The consultation explores simplifying the connection between company law and accounting standards, reducing prescriptive narrative reporting obligations, and introducing a new solvency-based regime for distributable profits.

As part of a series of articles looking at Sustainable Finance, here we explore some of the key themes in Sustainable Financings in Africa, and the challenges to be overcome on transactions.

Join our in-person panel event in Edinburgh to explore the practical implications of recent unfair dismissal changes and discover effective strategies for managing performance and dismissal risk in today's evolving...

Capital backed investment plans are emerging as innovative alternatives to traditional buy-out strategies for defined benefit pension schemes, offering trustees and sponsors a structured...

The High Court has quashed a planning permission for a high-rise development in the Chiswick House Conservation Area, finding that the council's planning committee was materially misled about the merits of an earlier approved fallback scheme. The judgment establishes important principles about how local planning authorities must accurately represent Inspector's findings from appeal decisions when considering new applications, particularly where those findings differ from officer assessments.

A comprehensive survey of 1,690 pension scheme members reveals significant hesitation about allowing AI systems to make decisions that could impact their retirement outcomes. Conducted jointly by Local Pensions Partnership Administration and Burges Salmon, the research explores member attitudes toward emerging technology in pension administration.

Important reading for trustees and employers of defined benefit (DB) schemes in distress scenarios. The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has updated its guidance on RAAs.

Scotland's hydrogen sector is advancing rapidly as developers and investors navigate the complex landscape of land rights, infrastructure requirements, and regulatory frameworks needed to achieve ambitious production targets. With 5GW targeted by 2030 and 25GW by 2045, the intersection of real estate, planning, and evolving EU standards will determine which projects successfully deliver low-carbon hydrogen production and export capabilities.

The Department for Transport and DfT Operator Limited have published a comprehensive Rolling Stock and Infrastructure Strategy outlining how Great British Railways will coordinate long-term decisions on rolling stock and rail infrastructure. The strategy proposes significant changes including passenger-focused train design, fleet family structuring, transition from diesel to electric traction, and establishment of a Fleet & Infrastructure Plan to provide whole-system coordination across the rail industry.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are undertaking work to understand better how consumer protection legislation can be used to tackle...

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill completed its Committee stage in the House of Commons in July, with minor amendments, and now awaits Report. A Carry-over Motion has been agreed...

The European Council has formally adopted a regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products (the ‘Regulation'). The Regulation is due to come into force in November 2023.

Before challenging the validity of a will, many factors need to be considered. However, the recent decision in James v Scudamore [2023] EWHC 996 (Ch) highlights the importance of prompt action...