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• The EU Critical Raw Materials Act and Its Impact on the Mining Sector: Strategic Opportunities for Industry Stakeholders

  The European Union's Critical Raw Materials Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1252, "CRMA") represents one of the most significant regulatory developments affecting the mining sector in decades. Adopted on April 11, 2024, and in force since May 23, 2024, CRMA establishes the framework to ensure the essential raw materials supply for Europe's energy, digital, and industrial transitions. It also recognizes mining as the key link underpinning Europe's green and digital transitions and its defense and aerospace capabilities.

• Horizon Scan for Private Investment Funds: Recent Developments and What to Look Out For - May 2026

  This horizon scan highlights the principal legal and regulatory developments (excluding tax) that European managers should monitor over the coming months. In our full analysis, we have grouped topics under headings, commented on issues we think are especially noteworthy, and included a note, highlighted in red, for each topic to indicate any new topics or material updates since the previous edition of our horizon scan (published in February 2026).

• Regulatory monitoring: EU Version - April 2026

  Our monthly regulatory newsletter monitors all relevant developments regarding European regulatory law in English language. Furthermore, we produce detailed briefings to cover key developments in the field of financial regulatory law.

• Power Couple: The Strengthening Bond Between Data Centres and Battery Storage

  Special Report: Insights into data centre opportunities for the battery storage sector in the U.S. and Europe from a panel of experts convened by Tamarindo, in partnership with Troutman Pepper Locke- Data centres’ soaring energy demands provide, in theory, a massive opportunity for the energy storage industry. According to the International Energy Agency, data centre electricity consumption is set to more than double to around 945 terawatt-hours by 2030. Crucially, data centres are operated in accordance with stringent requirements for both continuous uptime and power quality — consequently, as battery manufacturer Saft has highlighted, any disruption, even for a fraction of a second, can lead to “significant data loss, operational failures, and severe financial repercussions.” This requirement for an uninterrupted service has resulted in the creation of robust power infrastructure, traditionally relying on uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) backed by diesel generators. However, with data consumption rocketing, the energy footprint of data centres is also expanding exponentially. In the U.S. alone, data centre consumption, which currently accounts for 3%-5% of the electricity produced, according to Saft, is expected to climb to 8%-12% by 2030. But how realistic is it to expect data centres to use battery storage to meet their energy needs? Tamarindo, in partnership with Troutman Pepper Locke, convened a panel of energy storage industry experts and digital infrastructure specialists to discuss the strengthening bond between data centres and battery storage and the potential investment pitfalls. We summarize the key conclusions of the panel discussion: • Explore to what extent battery storage can help to address the needs of data centres in Europe. • Assess the barriers that exist to data centres making more use of battery storage. • Identify the lessons Europe could potentially learn from the U.S. market and vice versa. • Discuss whether more needs to be done to facilitate closer cooperation between the data centre industry and the battery storage sector. • Examine the potential pitfalls for battery storage investors seeking to meet the energy demands of the global data centre industry. • Predict how the relationship between data centres and the battery storage sector will evolve in the coming 12-24 months. Read the full report below. Thank you,

• Infrastructure & Energy Europe – Regulatory Compass

  We are pleased to introduce the inaugural edition of our White & Case Energy & Infrastructure Regulatory Update. This newsletter provides you with timely insights on key regulatory developments across Europe, as well as highlights of recent publications from our team. Our aim is to keep you informed of the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in the energy and infrastructure sectors – helping you anticipate changes, navigate complex regulations and make informed decisions for your business.

• Profisport als Assetklasse: Megadeals in den USA - und Europas Aufholjagd

  Der globale Sportmarkt erlebt einen beispiellosen M&ABoom und hat sich in den letzten Jahren als attraktive Assetklasse für professionelle Investoren etabliert. Dies verwundert auch nicht: Kaum ein Sektor vereint die zentralen Kriterien für Finanzinvestoren – wiederkehrende Erlöse, permanente Produkterneuerung, exzellentes Umfeld für den Einsatz neuer Technologien, außergewöhnlich loyale Kundenbasis – so überzeugend wie der Sport. Doch die Rekordmeldungen sind ungleich verteilt, nicht nur nach Sportarten, sondern vor allem auch geografisch. Während die Teams im US-Profisport, allen voran in der National Football League (NFL) und der National Basketball Association (NBA), mittlerweile durchweg MultimilliardenBewertungen erzielen, kann der europäische Profisport da nicht mithalten. Das gilt auch für den global so populären europäischen Spitzenfußball, einschließlich der britischen Premier League

• Digital Omnibus: The European Commission's Reform Proposals for EU Digital Laws - German Language Version

  In the current edition of the German law journal Betriebs-Berater (16/2026), Dr. Daniel Ashkar and Dr. Christian Schröder discuss the European Commission’s reform proposals for EU digital legislation in the course of the Digital Omnibus. The Digital Omnibus reform includes proposals for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which would introduce substantive changes to GDPR for the first time. In addition, the reform proposals suggest changes to EU legal acts in the cyber and data law fields, which particularly also affect the Data Act.

• Digital Omnibus on AI: What is really on the table as Trilogues begin?

  The Digital Omnibus Package, presented by the European Commission (EC) on November 19, 2025, comprises both the Digital Omnibus on the Data Acquis and the Digital Omnibus on AI (“AI Omnibus”).

• EU Geopolitical Risk Update - Key Policy & Regulatory Developments No. 126

  This regular alert covers key policy and regulatory developments related to EU geopolitical risks, including in particular, economic security, Russia’s war against Ukraine, health threats, and cyber threats. It does not purport to provide an exhaustive overview of developments.

• Regulatory Monitoring - March 2026

  Our monthly regulatory newsletter monitors all relevant developments regarding German and European regulatory law in English language. Furthermore, we produce detailed briefings to cover key developments in the field of financial regulatory law.

Featured documents

• U.S. Film Studios Agree to Modify "Most Favored Nations" Clause in EU Contracts to Encourage Financing and Installation of Digital Equipment

  On March 4, 2011, the European Commission (“EC”) announced that it had closed an investigation into whether the contracts of several major U.S. film studios for the financing and installation of digital projection equipment in European cinemas infringed the EU's competition law banning...

• Six Tips for Compliance with Europe’s New Cookie Rules

  While the European Union’s deadline for implementing new cookie rules has passed, substantial uncertainty remains about what organizations should do to make their online activities compliant. In this advisory we offer six practical tips for dealing with the uncertainty. Background The EU...

• CRD4 – Maximum Harmonisation but Minimal Harmony?

  On 20 July 2011, the EU Commission published a provisional draft of its much-awaited legislation to implement the proposals of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, known as “Basel III,” into EU law. It is not, however, light reading. At nearly 700 pages of detailed text, it is likely to be a ...

• European Commission Reform of Antitrust Procedures and Revised Hearing Officer Mandate

  On October 17, 2011, the European Commission (Commission) adopted a set of packages designed to safeguard parties’ procedural rights and to increase interaction between the Commission and interested parties in EU antitrust proceedings. The package comprises best practices guidelines on the conduct...

• The Review of the EU Data Protection Framework: A quick guide to EU lawmaking

  It has been more than two years since the review of the EU data protection framework officially started. Despite several announcements from the European Commission (“Commission”) and growing expectations from the business sector, the publication of the draft law has been continuously delayed. The...

• EU Comprehensive Data Protection Reform Announcement This Week

  The announcement of the proposal for comprehesive reform of EU data protection rules is expected on Wednesday of this week at 12:30 PM CET (6:30 AM EST). You will be able to watching the press conference with Viviane Reding, Vice President of the EU Commission in charge of Justice streamed live. ...

• European Council Adopts Short Selling Regulation

  On February 21, the Council of the European Union announced the adoption of the Regulation on Short Selling and Certain Aspects of Credit Default Swaps. The version of the Regulation adopted by the Council is substantially the same as the version adopted by the European Parliament in November...

• Financial Services Europe and International Update - April 2012/Issue 5

  This update summarises current regulatory developments in the European Union and supranationally, and in the UK and certain other jurisdictions focusing on the investment funds and asset management sectors, during the past month. In This Issue: p1 EU and Supranational Regulatory...

• ACER Publishes Consultation on Registration Format for Market Participants

  The Agency for the Cooperation of European Regulators (ACER) has published the first of two consultations on the regulation on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency (REMIT). The consultation seeks views on the format the National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) should adopt when...

• European IP Bulletin -- Issue 90, May 2012

  In This Issue: Patents: Court of Appeal of England and Wales Allows Damages Under a Cross-Undertaking in Respect of an Interim Injunction; Advocate General Recommends Dismissal of AstraZeneca Appeal; and Advocate General Opinion on The Interpretation of “First Marketing Authorisation” for ...