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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 held in April 2025, 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

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.

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.

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 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.