At Spring Budget 2023, the government announced that it will be launching a call for evidence on the tax-advantaged all-employee plans in the UK. The consultation will consider opportunities to improve

Osborne Clarke has released an English litigation toolkit for parties contemplating England as their dispute resolution jurisdiction. The toolkit outlines the High Court claim process, including timelines, costs, early settlement or case conclusion, evidence presentation, pre-judgment court assistance, appeals, judgment enforcement, and the benefits of choosing English law and jurisdiction

The government announced on 27 April 2023 that it will publish a consultation later this year on the use and effectiveness of the employee ownership trust (EOT) tax regime.

The President signed the long-awaited whistleblower protection law on 19 June 2024 and this means that whistleblower protection will soon also apply in Poland.

Companies considering tax-advantaged arrangements are reminded that improvements to the company share option plan (CSOP) took effect from 6 April 2023.

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill was the last bill passed in the wash-up period before Parliament was prorogued for the UK general election. Our Insight looks at the significant changes...

Companies granting tax-advantaged EMI options typically agree a valuation with HMRC Shares Valuation prior to the grant of options.

The UK signed up on 12 January 2024 to the 2019 Hague Judgments Convention, which will come into force 12 months after the UK ratifies the convention. It will then apply to judgments in proceedings started after that date.

As businesses focus on compliance with environmental standards, industry's impact on ecology is receiving more regulatory scrutiny. Our Insight on natural capital looks at its role in investment decisions, its growing importance in assessing environmental risk to operations, and the likely direction of travel for regulation in this area.

Osborne Clarke's litigation toolkit includes timescale, cost, proving the case, enforcement, settlement and considers the advantages of English law and jurisdiction. This toolkit is aimed at parties considering...

This month's Regulatory Outlook highlights actions businesses should take to prepare for new EU rules on AI, cybersecurity, and ESG. It also covers the EU's updated General Product Safety Regulation, UK's clean energy policies, and key changes in corporate transparency and construction law.

The European Parliament, on 12 March 2024, formally adopted the new Product Liability Directive. The new rules intend to provide easier access to compensation for consumers...

Under the restricted securities regime, an employee and employer can elect to accelerate the taxation of a restricted share (using what is known as a "section 431" election)...

The Law Society has published guidance on how to advise clients on mitigating the risk of greenwashing claims and how to advise on sound climate governance.

When the Civil Procedure Rule provisions on contempt were entirely replaced in 2020 by a simplified and reduced rule (Part 81), one of the changes was the removal...

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has published its 2023 annual report highlighting its progress in regulating the digital advertising world using artificial intelligence...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to Ofcom's consultation on the prohibition of inflation-linked price rises. Ofcom is proposing to ban telecoms companies...

As businesses strive to develop more sustainable practices, the UK competition regulator has published its second informal guidance under its "open door" policy in relation to green agreements.

The calling of the general election had an immediate impact on legislation progressing through Parliament. Last week saw a scramble to pass legislation ahead of the prorogation of Parliament...

In this episode, Ian Hyde, head of tax disputes and Matt Greene, an associate director in the team, discuss the implications of the recent Upper Tribunal decision in the Blackrock case.