Our latest articles
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Pensions Insight: 18 to 25 March 2024
This week’s insight covers the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s findings that the DWP failed to adequately communicate state pension age changes to wome…
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Pensions Insight: 11 to 18 March 2024
This week’s insight covers the LTA removal regulations that introduce a statutory scheme rule override for LTA benefit limits, the authorised surplus payments charg…
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Anti-suit injunctions and foreign seated arbitrations
The question of how to determine as a matter of English law the governing law of an arbitration agreement has been at the forefront of debate in the UK arbitration …
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Pensions Insight: 4 to 11 March 2024
In this week’s insight we report on the Spring Budget 2024, TPR’s consultation on the statement of strategy that will be required under the revised DB funding and i…
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TPR consults on statement of strategy needed under the new funding and investment regulations
In this insight we summarise the key points from the Pensions Regulator’s 5 March 2024 consultation on the statement of strategy that trustees will be required to s…
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week: supporting neurodiversity in the workplace
The term ‘neurodivergent’ was first conceived back in the late 1990s and encompasses a range of conditions. In this insight, we look at the ways in which we can sup…
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TCC judgment on limitation and continuing duties for consultants
The Technology and Construction Court judgment handed down in Lendlease Construction (Europe) Limited v Aecom Limited [2023] EWHC 2620 provides guidance on limitati…
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High-rise residential buildings: registration and the Gateway regime
In February 2024 the Health and Safety Executive published the register of “higher-risk buildings” held by the Building Safety Regulator in England under the Buildi…
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Debunking some common employment law myths
The world of employment law is fast moving and often complex, so it’s unsurprising that there are some commonly held beliefs amongst employers and employees that ar…
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DWP consultation on possible surplus removal changes and the PPF as a public consolidator
Here we provide an outline of the DWP’s consultation on proposals to make it easier for schemes to distribute surplus and to set up the PPF as a public consolidator…
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Avon Cosmetics v Dalriada Trustees: Court approves compromise
In a follow-on High Court hearing HHJ Judge Davis-White KC has approved a compromise between the parties in the Avon Cosmetics Limited case. We explore the judgment…
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Pensions Insight: 19 to 26 February 2024
In this insight we provide details of the Finance Bill 2023-24 having received Royal Assent, the DWP’s DB options consultation on easing access to surplus and the P…
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Important water infrastructure changes for developers and housebuilders (FY 2024-25)
The new financial year will bring important changes to utility rates and charges, including environmental incentives, which developers and housebuilders need to be …
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New Code of Practice on ‘fire and rehire’
On 19 February 2024 the Government published a revised draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement. The revised Code aims to curb unethical use of the pra…
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From ‘Wild West’ to stand-out success: How the pensions industry has changed in the past 30 years
Entrust has just celebrated its 30th anniversary having opened for business in February 1994. Here we look back at how three stand-out success stories have transfor…
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Are you ready for yet more changes to the Building Regulations?
The new Dutyholder Regime under the Building Regulations has arrived via the Building Safety Act 2022. The new regime will have a major impact on construction proje…
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Corporate update: the latest corporate law developments March 2024
In this month’s update we highlight changes for companies coming into force under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023; explain the limits of a li…
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New guidance for menopause in the workplace: what should employers be doing?
The EHRC has issued guidance on the legal obligations that employers need to adhere to in order to support workers going through the menopause. We explore the issue…
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Managing workplace conflicts
Conflicts in the workplace can come in all shapes and sizes. Occasionally, they can be on a larger scale, undermining positive working relationships between employe…
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Newell Trustees case: Consideration of amendment power proviso
In the Newell Trustees case, the High Court ruled on several longstanding issues of interest to the pensions industry. We explore the decision here.
Podcasts from our experts
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Talking Business podcast: The limits of a limitation of liability clause
In this episode we highlight changes for companies under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023; explain the limits of a limitation of liability cla…
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The Purpose Pod: Cancer Awareness Trust – transforming every individual’s cancer journey
In this episode Lee and Andlyn speak to Tony Colville, managing director of The Cancer Awareness Trust, and Fiona Debney, legal director and head of our not for pro…
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The Purpose Pod: RunThrough – Get moving for good
In this episode of the Purpose Pod, we were joined by Matt Wood, co-founder of RunThrough which is one of the biggest running communities in the UK.
Our latest deals and work highlights
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Residential development team completes two milestone deals for Avant Homes
Our residential development team has successfully completed two significant deals for Avant Homes, both of which were led by partner, Leanne Murray.
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Advising TeacherActive on key strategic investment by Pricoa Private Capital
We advised leading education sector recruitment agency TeacherActive on the capital growth investment by Pricoa Private Capita.
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Advising Palatine Private Equity on its investment in Isle Utilities
We advised Palatine Private Equity on its majority investment in Isle Utilities. The investment marks the fourth investment made from Palatine’s Impact Fund II whic…
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Advising Praetura Ventures on £100m Northern Powerhouse NW Equity Fund
We advised Praetura Ventures as fund manager in respect of the constitution, structuring and establishment of the second generation of the Northern Powerhouse equit…
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Advising on the sale of Road Traffic Solutions to BUKO
We advised the selling shareholders and management on the sale of Road Traffic Solutions, a specialist traffic and event management solutions company, to Netherland…
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Advising Bridges on divestment of Vegetarian Express to NVM Private Equity
We advised Bridges Fund Management on the sale of Vegetarian Express, the UK’s leading specialist plant-based food ingredient supplier, to NVM Private Equity.
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Advising Connection Capital on MBO of Winder Power Holdings
We advised Connection Capital and its investor clients on the management buyout of Leeds-based Winder Power Holdings.
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Advising on the sale of Huntswood to ResultsCX
We acted for the shareholders of Huntswood Group on its sale to US-based ResultsCX, a global provider of customer experience management services.
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Advising Hyperion Equity Partners on launch of Ranger Fire and Security
We advised on the launch of Ranger Fire and Security, a best of breed platform to meet the full range of fire safety and security needs of corporates, public and th…
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Removing false Companies House listing linking client to sanctioned politician
We recently removed a false Companies House listing connecting a Ukrainian client to a sanctioned Russian politician.
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Helping MacroArt secure future production growth in Europe and the US
We advised the shareholders of MacroArt on the sale of the business to Moss, a premium graphics, complex structures, and custom installations provider.
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Supporting Titan Wealth Holdings on its acquisition of Aspira Corporate Solutions
We have supported Titan Wealth Holdings on its acquisition of financial planning firm Aspira Corporate Solutions.
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Advising Palatine Private Equity on BK Plus Limited investment
We acted for Palatine Private Equity on their investment in and acquisition of accountancy firm, BK Plus Limited.
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Advising on acquisition of majority shareholding in Binns Fencing Ltd
We have worked with Adam Binns on the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Binns Fencing Ltd, which was established by his grandfather 86 years ago.
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Delivering a mid-term review of the Invest Bristol and Bath service for the West of England Combined Authority
We delivered an independent mid-term review of the Invest Bristol and Bath service for the West of England Combined Authority to assure continued effectiveness and …
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Triple business acquisition completed for Soris Acquisition
We have completed the acquisition of three businesses on behalf of new client Soris Acquisition, the parent company of Water Direct.
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R&D tax credits success for Alkimi
Our Gateley Capitus specialist R&D tax credits advisers supported Alkimi with a full-service solution when claiming for research and development activity for th…
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Advising a consortium on acquisition of Farmison & Co
We have advised a consortium on its acquisition of multiple award-winning online meat retailer Farmison & Co.
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Advising Franchise Brands plc on acquisition of Pirtek Europe
We acted for AIM-listed client Franchise Brands plc in its £200m acquisition of Pirtek Europe.
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Supporting on Peterborough Metals Recycling acquisition
We acted for Harwood Private Capital LLP who provided investment for KJB Global Consulting to acquire Peterborough Metals Recycling.