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International Regulatory Update 15 – 19 December 2025

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:41:28 GMT

Clifford Chance's International Regulatory Update is a weekly digest of significant regulatory developments affecting banking and investment banking business, drawing on our daily content from our Alerter: Finance Industry service.

International Regulatory Update 8 – 12 December 2025

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:51:40 GMT

International Regulatory Update 1 – 5 December 2025

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:04:53 GMT

What happened at COP30?

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:24:00 GMT

While COP30 did not see any major breakthroughs in the official agreements reached, the Global Mutirão, which translates as "collective efforts", confirms key themes relevant to business, including the deployment of private capital in both mitigation and adaptation, and the importance of trade.

In this briefing we unpack the outcomes of COP30 in Belém, with a particular focus on what the negotiations mean for businesses, international climate financing and the voluntary carbon markets. As in previous COPs, at COP30 there was a focus on achieving a decision that all parties could agree to, a continuing challenge as that requires unanimity. The final text of the Decision, "Global Mutirão: Uniting humanity in a global mobilization against climate change," was agreed in the early hours of 22 November.

International Regulatory Update 24 – 28 November 2025

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:45:03 GMT

New investors and sector changes drive growth in vehicle fleet securitisation

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:08:00 GMT

Further interest in vehicle fleet securitisation is growing across Europe, particularly within the car rental sector, with private credit and non-bank investors being increasingly attracted to this esoteric asset class.

At the same time, the rise of specialised vehicle rental services and new offerings from tech companies, such as car sharing and subscription models, is prompting market participants to consider new financing platforms as they come of sufficient scale.

International Regulatory Update 17 – 21 November 2025

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:33:25 GMT

All aboard the Digital Omnibus? An overview of the EU's Digital Simplification Package

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On 19 November 2025 the European Commission published the much-anticipated EU Digital Simplification Package. Also referred to as the "Digital Omnibus", the package is made up of two proposed omnibus laws:

a Regulation on the simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (the "Digital Omnibus on AI"); and
a Regulation simplifying and consolidating parts of the EU's digital acquis, making targeted amendments to data, privacy and cyber laws ("Digital Legislation Omnibus").

The Digital Omnibus package is a pivotal step in the EU's push towards harmonising and streamlining its digital regulatory framework, including for AI, data access, privacy, and cybersecurity. Some of the key proposals relate to:

facilitating use of personal data in AI training, development and operation;
postponed entry into application for high-risk AI provisions, transitional periods for entry of certain transparency requirements for generative AI and targeted amendments to other EU AI Act provisions on oversight, AI literacy, documentation and registration;
consent fatigue and cookie rules;
codifying a subjective, entity-driven approach to the definition of personal data in the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR);
minimising the burden on controllers for certain data subject rights under the GDPR;
creating a single point for incident reporting under a number of EU laws, and increasing reporting thresholds and timeframes under the GDPR;
amending and consolidating key EU laws on data access and re-use; and
repealing the Platform-to-Business Regulation.

The text is likely to evolve as the proposals move through the legislative process. For businesses, this uncertainty and potential for shifting goalposts (including, potentially, unsettled positions close to the point at which certain obligations under the EU AI Act will begin applying) mean that thoughtful and strategic choices will need to be made regarding compliance preparations and possible policy engagement approaches.

This briefing provides an overview of the main proposals of the Digital Omnibus package and their practical implications.

International Regulatory Update 10 – 14 November 2025

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:21:50 GMT

International Regulatory Update 3 – 7 November 2025

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:25:45 GMT

International Regulatory Update 27 – 31 October 2025

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:10:42 GMT

International Regulatory Update 20 – 24 October 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:35:14 GMT

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:41:00 GMT

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 12:30pm BST, October 24, 2025.

These sanctions are complex, multilateral and continue to change incrementally in real time in response to the situation on the ground in Ukraine. Our team of sanctions experts is monitoring the situation closely and we will endeavour to keep our briefings up to date.

International Regulatory Update 13 – 17 October 2025

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:40:44 GMT

International Regulatory Update 6 – 10 October 2025

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:36:28 GMT

International Regulatory Update 29 September – 3 October 2025

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:10:44 GMT

International Regulatory Update 22 – 26 September 2025

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:10:01 GMT

International Regulatory Update 15 – 19 September 2025

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:19:00 GMT

International Regulatory Update 8 – 12 September 2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:46:00 GMT

International Regulatory Update 1 – 5 September 2025

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:46:43 GMT

International Regulatory Update 25 – 29 August 2025

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:56:57 GMT

Energy Transition Perspectives: Solar and Wind

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:24:00 GMT

In this extract from a recent webinar, we look at how solar and wind projects are being affected by current market trends, including the need for energy storage solutions and grid development, supply chain issues and the potential impact of shifts in global trade and tariffs.

International Regulatory Update 18 – 22 August 2025

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:01:25 GMT

International Regulatory Update 11 – 15 August 2025

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:29:44 GMT

International Regulatory Update 4 – 8 August 2025

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:53:20 GMT

International Regulatory Update 28 July – 1 August 2025

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:54:39 GMT

反垄断全球进展

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:30:34 GMT

季度更新
2025年4月1日—2025年6月30日

MAMAA反垄断热点追踪 — 本季度，Meta因其个人数据处理模式首次收到欧盟《数字市场法案》项下罚单；Apple因其应用商店的禁止转介模式首次收到欧盟《数字市场法案》项下罚单；在法国，Apple因其用户收集政策被处以反垄断罚款；德国竞争执法机构初步认定Amazon对电商平台内商家的最高售价限制违法；美国司法部针对Google与Character.AI的合作协议展开调查；巴西竞争执法机构重启对Google新闻搜索模式的反垄断调查；日本竞争执法机构针对Google的Android手机的应用预装政策发出禁止令；墨西哥终止了对Google数字广告业务模式的反垄断调查；在印度，印度上诉法庭维持了印度竞争执法机构针对Google Play Store计费系统的处罚决定，但削减了罚款金额，而Google与印度竞争执法机构就Android电视操作系统案也达成了和解。

本季度其他平台领域反垄断动态 — 本季度其他平台领域的重要反垄断动态包括欧委会对Delivery Hero和Glovo实施具有里程碑意义的劳动力市场卡特尔处罚，希腊竞争执法机构对一家在线旅游代理和酒店平台展开滥用市场支配地位的调查，日本竞争执法机构就《移动软件竞争法》征求公众意见并发布关于生成式人工智能的中期报告，韩国竞争执法机构就领先的在线服务提供商的数据处理启动市场调查，澳大利亚竞争执法机构发布数字平台服务最终报告。

其他领域的反垄断及外商投资进展 — 本季度值得中国及跨国企业关注的其他反垄断立法和外商投资政策进展涉及法欧盟、英国、智利、南非、沙特、菲律宾、澳大利亚、新西兰等司法辖区的并购审查和外商投资国家安全审查制度等多方面的重要动态。在反垄断和外商投资审查执法层面，英国、意大利、土耳其、美国、加拿大、日本、韩国、马来西亚、澳大利亚等司法辖区均在本季度有重要的进展。

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:41:00 GMT

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 4pm GMT, 1 August , 2025.

International Regulatory Update 21 – 25 July 2025

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:14:29 GMT

International Regulatory Update 14 – 18 July 2025

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:34:49 GMT

Energy Transition Perspectives - Equity Investments

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:38:00 GMT

Equity investment structures are evolving to adapt to market dynamics, political and regulatory uncertainty and investor preferences. Against a shifting global landscape, it is more important than ever for investors and developers to ensure that their investment strategies enable them to protect downside risk and maximise value.

In this extract from a recent global webinar, we look at how equity investment structures are evolving across different markets and jurisdictions.

International Regulatory Update 7 – 11 July 2025

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:30:23 GMT

Energy Transition Perspectives – SAF and Green Fuels

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:23:00 GMT

With many countries around the world introducing new requirements to encourage the use of e-fuels and biofuels, demand is growing.

In this extract from a recent webinar, we consider how the market is developing in different regions and discuss the issues that developers and investors need to consider when structuring alternative fuel projects.

Cutting Red Tape to Rebuild European Defence: Will the EU Defence Readiness Omnibus Deliver its Goals?

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:37:00 GMT

The EU's plan to "Re-Arm" and build a European defence, technological and industrial base (EDTIB) fit to counter modern threats is gaining momentum.

On 17 June 2025, the European Commission published the Defence Readiness Omnibus ("the Omnibus"). This package of legislative proposals and policy guidance is designed to cut regulatory red tape for the defence sector and facilitate the investment by EU Member States of up to €800 billion in defence. The need for regulatory simplification was first identified in the White Paper for European Defence-Readiness 2030 ("Readiness 2030 White Paper)", which set out a roadmap of necessary steps Member States should take to achieve "defence readiness" by 2030.

This briefing examines key elements of the Omnibus, considers how significant the proposed changes are to existing policies/legislation and how likely they are to achieve their goals. Significantly, the unveiling of the Omnibus comes at a time of heightened geopolitical turbulence and the new commitment by NATO States to increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030.

International Regulatory Update 30 June – 4 July 2025

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:23:45 GMT

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:41:00 GMT

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 1:30pm GMT, July 3, 2025.

International Regulatory Update 23 – 27 June 2025

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:26:04 GMT

International Regulatory Update 16 – 20 June 2025

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:58:55 GMT

International Regulatory Update 9 – 13 June 2025

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:06:24 GMT

International Regulatory Update 2 – 6 June 2025

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:59:32 GMT

International Regulatory Update 26 – 30 May 2025

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:11:59 GMT

International Regulatory Update 19 – 23 May 2025

Wed, 28 May 2025 08:52:56 GMT

AI in healthcare and life sciences – The legal landscape in 2025

Fri, 23 May 2025 15:58:00 GMT

From personalised medicine, improvements in medical robotics, new methods of drug discovery and design to medical research, AI is enabling advancements and efficiencies across healthcare and life sciences. Navigating relevant, evolving legal frameworks is essential. What will new AI legislation and other digital regulation mean for AI-enabled healthcare, research, devices, applications and systems? What can organisations do to protect their intellectual property and manage IP, data and cyber risks?

In this briefing, we discuss key legal considerations for organisations leveraging AI in healthcare and life sciences and for investors in the sector.

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

Thu, 22 May 2025 09:41:00 GMT

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 5:30pm GMT, May 22, 2025.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel: UK SAF Mandate and Revenue Certainty Mechanism

Wed, 21 May 2025 09:59:00 GMT

The UK's new SAF Mandate came into effect on 1 January 2025, following an extensive consultation process and much anticipation. The SAF Mandate is expected to unlock investment in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply chain, including production projects, by legally mandating gradually increasing levels of demand from jet fuel suppliers across the UK's aviation industry.

The Government also recently confirmed details of the proposed SAF Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM) for producers in the UK. Framework legislation was proposed to Parliament on 14 May 2025 and is expected to become law by the end of 2026. The RCM is expected to be the final key policy tool designed to kickstart the SAF industry in the UK.

In this briefing, we look at the SAF Mandate and RCM and consider their impact.

Focus on hydrogen: Mauritania as a clean hydrogen hub - a regulatory overview

Tue, 20 May 2025 12:56:00 GMT

Mauritania aims to become a pioneer in renewable "Power-to-X" projects, particularly in clean hydrogen. It has vast renewable energy potential and, as a major iron ore exporter, is seeking to transform its economy with the production of low-carbon molecules and the development of green steel manufacturing. In parallel, the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim natural gas field is expected to play a crucial role in the country's access to energy and its economic growth, alongside the promising BirAllah block.

In this briefing, we look at the new Green Hydrogen Code and key issues for investors and developers of clean hydrogen projects in Mauritania.

International Regulatory Update 12 – 16 May 2025

Tue, 20 May 2025 06:50:27 GMT

International Regulatory Update 5 – 9 May 2025

Tue, 13 May 2025 08:59:33 GMT

International Regulatory Update 28 April – 2 May 2025

Tue, 06 May 2025 09:34:58 GMT

Trump's first 100 days: implications for tech

Fri, 02 May 2025 13:26:00 GMT

The second Trump administration has so far taken the United States – and the world – on a whirlwind journey. The volume and breadth of activity – including far-reaching tariff and trade measures, hundreds of Executive Orders and vast agency reorganizations and layoffs – are unprecedented.

This briefing provides an overview of key tech-related developments during Trump's first 100 days and offers certain global perspectives and insights.

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International Regulatory Update 15 – 19 December 2025

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International Regulatory Update 1 – 5 December 2025

What happened at COP30?

International Regulatory Update 24 – 28 November 2025

New investors and sector changes drive growth in vehicle fleet securitisation

International Regulatory Update 17 – 21 November 2025

All aboard the Digital Omnibus? An overview of the EU's Digital Simplification Package

International Regulatory Update 10 – 14 November 2025

International Regulatory Update 3 – 7 November 2025

International Regulatory Update 27 – 31 October 2025

International Regulatory Update 20 – 24 October 2025

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 12:30pm BST, October 24, 2025.

International Regulatory Update 13 – 17 October 2025

International Regulatory Update 6 – 10 October 2025

International Regulatory Update 29 September – 3 October 2025

International Regulatory Update 22 – 26 September 2025

International Regulatory Update 15 – 19 September 2025

International Regulatory Update 8 – 12 September 2025

International Regulatory Update 1 – 5 September 2025

International Regulatory Update 25 – 29 August 2025

Energy Transition Perspectives: Solar and Wind

In this extract from a recent webinar, we look at how solar and wind projects are being affected by current market trends, including the need for energy storage solutions and grid development, supply chain issues and the potential impact of shifts in global trade and tariffs.

International Regulatory Update 18 – 22 August 2025

International Regulatory Update 11 – 15 August 2025

International Regulatory Update 4 – 8 August 2025

International Regulatory Update 28 July – 1 August 2025

反垄断全球进展

季度更新 2025年4月1日—2025年6月30日

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 4pm GMT, 1 August , 2025.

International Regulatory Update 21 – 25 July 2025

International Regulatory Update 14 – 18 July 2025

Energy Transition Perspectives - Equity Investments

International Regulatory Update 7 – 11 July 2025

Energy Transition Perspectives – SAF and Green Fuels

With many countries around the world introducing new requirements to encourage the use of e-fuels and biofuels, demand is growing.

Cutting Red Tape to Rebuild European Defence: Will the EU Defence Readiness Omnibus Deliver its Goals?

International Regulatory Update 30 June – 4 July 2025

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 1:30pm GMT, July 3, 2025.

International Regulatory Update 23 – 27 June 2025

International Regulatory Update 16 – 20 June 2025

International Regulatory Update 9 – 13 June 2025

International Regulatory Update 2 – 6 June 2025

International Regulatory Update 26 – 30 May 2025

International Regulatory Update 19 – 23 May 2025

AI in healthcare and life sciences – The legal landscape in 2025

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 5:30pm GMT, May 22, 2025.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel: UK SAF Mandate and Revenue Certainty Mechanism

Focus on hydrogen: Mauritania as a clean hydrogen hub - a regulatory overview

International Regulatory Update 12 – 16 May 2025

International Regulatory Update 5 – 9 May 2025

International Regulatory Update 28 April – 2 May 2025

Trump's first 100 days: implications for tech

The second Trump administration has so far taken the United States – and the world – on a whirlwind journey. The volume and breadth of activity – including far-reaching tariff and trade measures, hundreds of Executive Orders and vast agency reorganizations and layoffs – are unprecedented.

季度更新
2025年4月1日—2025年6月30日