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State Immunity And ICSID Awards: The UK Supreme Court Joins International Consensus On Enforcement

On 4 March 2026, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (the "Supreme Court") held in Kingdom of Spain v Infrastructure Services Luxembourg S.À.R.L. and Republic of Zimbabwe v Border Timbers Ltd that Spain...

Worldwide Litigation

Aceris Law

Rewriting The Rulebook: GB Energy Code Reform

On 6 March 2026, Ofgem published its decision on its second consultation on the implementation of energy code reform, which set out proposals to modernise Great Britain's regulatory energy codes.

United Kingdom Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Political Risk And The UK Energy Sector: Protections For Long-term Investment

Political risk in the global energy sector is not new. Investors across Europe, the US and other OECD and emerging markets have long faced governments revising...

United Kingdom Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

EPC C By 2030: What Real Estate Investors Need To Know About The UK's New Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

The UK government's Warm Homes Plan, published on January 21, 2026, represents a significant overhaul of private rented sector energy standards.

United Kingdom Environment

JD

Jones Day

Wired For Net Zero: Meeting Data Centres' Power Demand – Seminar Series Panel Event

United Kingdom Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Government Concedes Buckinghamshire Data Centre Judicial Review: Implications For Data Centres

United Kingdom Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Single-Family Housing: Momentum Builds In The UK Living Sector

United Kingdom Real Estate

M

Macfarlanes LLP

High Court Refuses Permission To Challenge Rejection Of Late Application Under Regulatory Scheme

United Kingdom Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK Expands NSIA Mandatory Regime To Cover Water Sector & Clarifies Scope Of Semiconductors, Critical Minerals And AI Schedules

United Kingdom Government

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

REMA Update - NESO Call For Input On Reformed National Pricing Balancing, Settlement And Dispatch Reform In GB

United Kingdom Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

CATO Market Sounding Launches

United Kingdom Energy

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Generation vs Innovation: An Analysis Of UK Electricity Generation And Energy Sector Patent Applications For 2025

United Kingdom Energy

B

Boult Wade Tennant

European Chemicals Sector: Navigating Prolonged Overcapacity And Demand Weakness

European Union Energy

A

AlixPartners

High Court Provides Valuable Guidance On Correct Test In Energy Price Control Appeals

United Kingdom Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The IP Driven Start-up Podcast | From Lab To Market - The Real Story Of Commercialising University Research

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Divorce And Privacy: How Can I Protect My Personal Information? (Video)

United Kingdom Privacy

WL

Withers LLP

Nottingham Attacks Inquiry Begins (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

RB

Rothera Bray

Hotels Unpacked - A Glimpse Into The World Of Luxury With Rocco Forte Hotels (Podcast)

United Kingdom Finance

M

Macfarlanes LLP

Protecting Innovation From Hackers Explained (Video)

United Kingdom Technology

MC

Marks & Clerk

ESG Circular - Issue 3 - Staying Ahead Of Emerging Risks And Opportunities

The past few months have proved more than ever that predicting tomorrow's headline is a fool's game. While that illustrates the uncertainty of today's world, it also serves as a timely reminder that short-term, reactive strategies rarely maximise opportunities.

United Kingdom Government

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Promising Results For A New Calcium Ion Battery

I'd very recently written an article on an exciting breakthrough in sodium ion batteries, which are deemed a safer and more sustainable alternative to their widespread lithium ion battery...

United Kingdom Energy

MC

Marks & Clerk

Introduction: Global Fragmentation, Energy Security, And The Evolving ESG Agenda

At the same time, other countries such as Australia, China, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, and Singapore are pressing ahead with new climate or climate-adjacent legislation.

United Kingdom Government

AO

A&O Shearman

Fast Permitting: The EU's Climate And Competitive Response To A Fractured Order

Faster permitting for energy transition projects has become a strategic priority for meeting the EU's climate goals. Streamlining permits will likewise bolster European competitiveness...

European Union Energy

AO

A&O Shearman

Health And Safety In The UK Offshore Wind Sector: Key Considerations

United Kingdom Employment

Sa

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Community Engagement For New Renewables Projects: Let's Talk. And Listen

United Kingdom Energy

Sa

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Fly-er

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Investing In Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Opportunities And Challenges For Grid-scale Projects

United Kingdom Energy

M

Macfarlanes LLP

Getting Ready For UK CBAM: Further Updates

United Kingdom Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The UAE's Nuclear Transformation: Lessons From Barakah And Beyond

United Kingdom Energy

GW

Gowling WLG

UK Government Launches Advanced Nuclear Framework To Drive Clean Energy And Investment

United Kingdom Energy

GW

Gowling WLG

Sustainable Aviation Fuel – UK Revenue Certainty Mechanism

United Kingdom Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Super Typhoon Odette And Shell: How Climate Science Is Shaping Litigation Risk

United Kingdom Environment

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Is There A GreeNa Energy Alternative On The Horizon?

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

UK Government Launches Advanced Nuclear Framework To Drive Clean Energy And Investment

The UK Government has unveiled a sweeping new Advanced Nuclear Framework, marking one of the most significant shifts in national energy policy in decades.

United Kingdom Energy

GW

Gowling WLG

Sustainable Aviation Fuel – UK Revenue Certainty Mechanism

As part of its commitment to decarbonising aviation and positioning the UK as a clean‑energy leader, the UK Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on the implementation...

United Kingdom Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Super Typhoon Odette And Shell: How Climate Science Is Shaping Litigation Risk

A High Court claim by over 100 Filipino nationals against Shell may be the first to attempt to hold English-domiciled entities liable for climate-related harm suffered overseas.

United Kingdom Environment

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Is There A GreeNa Energy Alternative On The Horizon?

Sodium-ion batteries, NIBs for short, are fast emerging as a pivotal technology in the energy space, for electric vehicles, renewable energies...

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Energy Outlook 2026: Global Energy Sector Under Pressure As Demand Surges And Infrastructure Lags

United Kingdom Energy

WB

Womble Bond Dickinson

Updated Energy NPS: Impacts On Planning, Financing And Transactions

Updates to the National Planning Policy on Energy for new energy infrastructure projects – reflecting the Government's current energy priorities - came into force on 6 January 2026.

United Kingdom Energy

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Hydrogen And Ammonia In Europe – From Hype To Maturity In 2026?

Last year, 2025, was a challenging year for clean hydrogen and ammonia. The initial ambition of the post-pandemic years met the hard edge of commercial reality...

United Kingdom Energy

MB

Mayer Brown

New Build Conveyancing: Your Guide To Buying A New Build Home

Buying a new build home is exciting. Everything is brand new, energy-efficient and designed for modern living. But behind the fresh paint and glossy brochures, the legal process can move fast and feel overwhelming.

United Kingdom Real Estate

RB

Rothera Bray

The New Decent Homes Standard: What Landlords And Tenants Need To Know

On 28 January 2026, the Government published its policy statement on the new Decent Homes Standard (DHS).

United Kingdom Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

The DRC's Cobalt Conundrum: Balancing Strategic Resources, ESG Demands And Supply Chain Transparency

United Kingdom Energy

IG

IR Global

What Does The Warm Homes Plan Mean For The UK's Energy And Infrastructure Sector?

United Kingdom Real Estate

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Shedding Its Image: Logistics Sector Seeks To Deliver Sustainability

United Kingdom Real Estate

JD

Jones Day

The Warm Homes Plan: Clarity At Last For Residential Landlords

United Kingdom Real Estate

TS

Travers Smith LLP

How Immigration Can Fill Gaps In The UK's Green Energy Sector

United Kingdom Energy

WB

WestBridge Business Immigration

UK's Planning And Infrastructure Act 2025: Infrastructure Aspects

United Kingdom Real Estate

JD

Jones Day

FCA Fines Oil Rig Consultant £309,843 For Insider Dealing

United Kingdom Energy

LS

Lewis Silkin

Supreme Court Allows Appeal In Landmark Energy Commission Case: Expert Tooling And Automation Ltd v Engie Power Ltd

United Kingdom Energy

GW

Gowling WLG

The CATO Regime - Developments To Watch For In 2026

United Kingdom Energy

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

CBAM-Boozled? Navigating The UK CBAM Policy Updates

United Kingdom Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Powering The UK's Energy Transition: Practical Insights From The NPM UK Development & Finance Forum 2025

United Kingdom Energy

GW

Gowling WLG

Insights From Our Future Of Data Centres Series

Worldwide Real Estate

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

The Leadership Reset: The Identity Shift Your Firm Needs In 2026

United Kingdom Energy

IG

IR Global

Proposed GB Capacity Market Reforms To Integrate Low Carbon Technologies And Enhance Delivery Assurance: What You Need To Know

United Kingdom Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

DRC And Zambia Set To Dominate Global Copper Production

United Kingdom Energy

IG

IR Global

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