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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

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Travers Smith LLP

Water Sector Reforms: Key Measures In The "A New Vision For Water" White Paper

On 20 January 2026, the UK Government published its White Paper, "A New Vision for Water", setting out a comprehensive package to transform the water sector in England.

United Kingdom Energy

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Gowling WLG

PFAS Action Plan – A Stepping Stone To A Longer-term Vision

The UK Government's first national PFAS Action Plan establishes a foundational framework to understand and manage risks from persistent ‘forever chemicals'.

United Kingdom Energy

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Addleshaw Goddard

'A New Vision For Water' – What The Government's Overhaul Of The Water Sector In England And Wales Really Means

A New Vision for Water introduces reforms that organisations across the water supply chain, industry, agriculture, development and local government need to prepare for.

United Kingdom Energy

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Addleshaw Goddard

UK Environmental Law: 2025 Round‑up And What To Expect In 2026

United Kingdom Environment

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Addleshaw Goddard

Environmental Improvement Plan 2025: What Businesses Need To Know

United Kingdom Environment

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Gowling WLG

Regulatory And ESG Challenges In The Data Centre Sector: Building A Sustainable Future

United Kingdom Energy

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Infrastructure And Energy Spotlight – Autumn/Winter 2025

United Kingdom Energy

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Travers Smith LLP

Defra Launches Consultation To Strengthen Penalty Powers For Water Company Offences

United Kingdom Environment

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Addleshaw Goddard

The Future Of Data Centres In England And Wales

United Kingdom Energy

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Addleshaw Goddard

Powering The Future: How Immigration Can Help Fill Skills Gaps In The UK's Green Energy Sector

United Kingdom Energy

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WestBridge Business Immigration

New Water (Special Measures) Act Measures Come Into Force

United Kingdom Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Osmotic Power Plant Opens

United Kingdom Energy

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Marks & Clerk

Independent Water Commission Report: Understanding Key Recommendations

United Kingdom Energy

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Browne Jacobson

Al And Service Clauses Considerations For Commercial Dispute Lawyers (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Gatehouse Chambers

The European Commission's Digital Package: What It Means For Cybersecurity Compliance

European Union Technology

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NAVEX

Tech Predictions For 2026: The Year Ahead Promises To Be Anything But Predictable

United Kingdom Technology

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Lewis Silkin

Government Signals Retrospective Extension Of ILR Route To Ten Years

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

Corporate Finance Soundbite: Mergerspresso - Episode 26: Stock Drop Claims (Podcast)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Addleshaw Goddard

5 Key Things Water Companies Need To Know About The Cunliffe Report Into The Water Sector In England And Wales

The Cunliffe Report is the most thorough review of the water sector since privatisation. It includes 88 recommendations aimed at reshaping regulation in England and Wales.

United Kingdom Energy

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Addleshaw Goddard

Private water supplies can be crucial to those living and working in rural Scotland. As demand increases and weather patterns become more erratic, disputes over water rights and responsibilities are rising.

United Kingdom Energy

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Independent Water Commission Final Report

The Independent Water Commission (the Commission) published its final report on 21 July 2025 (the Report), building on the conclusions set out in its June interim report.

United Kingdom Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Special Administration Regimes: Pressure Builds As Intervention Risk Deepens For Thames Water

When a company does not have enough assets to meet its debts, or is unable to pay its debts when they fall due, its directors may decide to place the company into administration.

United Kingdom Energy

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Devonshires

Cruel Summer? Riparian Rights In Scotland In Summer Months

United Kingdom Energy

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

FIDIC Termination For Convenience Payment Did Not Cover Cancellation Charges Payable Under Subcontracts

United Kingdom Energy

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

UK Water Infrastructure: A Waterfall Of Investment Opportunities, RAPID Success?

United Kingdom Energy

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Is Additive Manufacturing Really That Environmentally Friendly?

United Kingdom Energy

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Marks & Clerk

So You're Buying A Rural Property!

United Kingdom Energy

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Foul Water Drainage: The Hidden Blockage In The Development Pipeline

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

PFAS 'Forever Chemicals': The Unseen Challenge In Your Supply Chain?

United Kingdom Environment

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WTW

Water (Special Measures) Bill: What's Next For The Water Industry In The UK?

United Kingdom Energy

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Travers Smith LLP

PFAS Regulation In The UK

European Union Environment

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Fieldfisher

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Travers Smith LLP

PFAS 'Forever Chemicals': The Unseen Challenge In Your Supply Chain?

Chemicals widely used across different industries are linked to health issues and environmental pollution.

United Kingdom Environment

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WTW

Water (Special Measures) Bill: What's Next For The Water Industry In The UK?

The Water (Special Measures) Bill, introduced in September 2024, aims to strengthen regulatory powers over UK water companies, focusing on executive pay, governance, environmental accountability, and enforcement, with broader reforms expected following an independent sector review.

United Kingdom Energy

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Travers Smith LLP

PFAS Regulation In The UK

This article was originally published as 'PFAS: UK Regulatory Snapshot' in March 2023. It was first updated in November 2023 and then again in October 2024.

European Union Environment

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Fieldfisher

In July, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in the case of Manchester Ship Canal Co v United Utilities Ltd [2024] UKSC 22, a fascinating case about the interaction between common law...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Travers Smith LLP

Back To The Future: Advances In Geoscience To Address Earth Risks

United Kingdom Energy

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WTW

King's Speech 2024 – Key Announcements

The article outlines the UK government's new legislative priorities aimed at boosting economic growth across key sectors. Bills include property reforms, enhanced renters' rights, employment protections, mental health improvements, renewable energy initiatives, and immigration security measures.

United Kingdom Strategy

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BP Collins

How Will SEPA's Proposed New Environmental Regulations In Scotland Affect Rural Businesses?

SEPA and the Scottish Government are consulting on amendments to the Environmental Authorisations Regulations, aiming to unify waste, water, industrial activities, and radioactive substances under one framework. Key proposals include extended transitional periods for IVDs, streamlined regulatory processes, and enhanced ammonia emissions controls.

United Kingdom Environment

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

AI Dives Into Wastewater (So That You Don't Have To)

Northumbrian Water's £20 million AI-driven "smart-sewer" project aims to reduce storm overflows using predictive technology, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional infrastructure. This innovative approach could revolutionize wastewater management and significantly improve waterway cleanliness.

United Kingdom Energy

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Marks & Clerk

Biodiversity Finance

International financial markets have started to show significant interest in nature and biodiversity. Whilst climate change and greenhouse gas emissions have made the headlines in recent years...

United Kingdom Environment

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Celebrating World IP Day 2024

United Kingdom IP

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HLK

UK Ocean Energy Sector - 2023 In Review

United Kingdom Energy

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Marks & Clerk

Navigating Torrential Waters: Surface Water Flooding And Drainage In Scotland

United Kingdom Energy

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Is Your Airport Protected Against The Environmental Risks Of Fire?

United Kingdom Environment

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WTW

Hydrogen Week In Cambridge

United Kingdom Energy

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Marks & Clerk

Defra Publishes Notice Of 19 "Sensitive" Catchment Areas

United Kingdom Energy

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TLT Solicitors

Private Water Supplies

United Kingdom Energy

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Forsters

Energy-Saving Materials

United Kingdom Energy

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Gerald Edelman

Natural Catastrophe Review July - December 2023

United Kingdom Energy

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WTW

Ofwat Modifies Water Company Licences To Introduce Customer-Focused Principles

United Kingdom Commercial

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Weightmans

Is White/Gold Hydrogen The Answer To The Ultimate "Green" Hydrogen?

United Kingdom Energy

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Marks & Clerk

Government Approach Found Unlawful In Successful Water Industry Judicial Review

United Kingdom Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Biodiversity Net Gain And Nutrient Neutrality: Where Are We Now?

United Kingdom Environment

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Travers Smith LLP

Crystal Ball Gazing – Are There Calmer Waters In The Offshore Wind Sector In 2024?

Worldwide Energy

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Bracewell

Offshore Operations & Maintenance Facilities In Ports - Key Development Issues

United Kingdom Energy

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

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[Video 2] Water Management: Mitigating Risks On Site (Video)

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Walker Morris

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