Our latest articles
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Pensions Insight: 2 to 8 April 2024
In this insight, we provide the latest on HMRC’s lifetime allowance removal newsletters including suggested action that trustees should take in advance of a further…
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A guide to lending and secured finance in the UK
Our expert team contributed a country-specific Q&A chapter to the 6th edition of ‘The Legal 500: Lending & Secured Finance Comparative Guide’ providing an o…
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Trade mark opposition process: key differences between the UK and EU
This article highlights the differences between the UK and the EU trade mark opposition process to ensure users are prepared for key milestones and make the best us…
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Immigration rule changes April 2024
On 14 March 2024 important changes to the Immigration Rules were presented to Parliament. Here we outline some of these significant updates.
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6 tips to make assessments more accessible to neurodivergent participants
With approximately one in seven people in the UK identifying as neurodivergent, it is crucial to consider the accessibility of your assessments for neurodivergent p…
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Pensions Insight: 26 March to 2 April 2024
This week’s insight covers the Department of Work and Pension’s release of a staged timetable for the much-anticipated pensions dashboard as well as an overview of …
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Increased claims scrutiny and the changing R&D tax market
This article provides guidance for companies following the increased scrutiny from HMRC in the processing of R&D tax claims.
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Helping to restore office holder discretion in ‘the Battle of the Brakes’
Can the courts force trustees in bankruptcy to join as a party in legal proceedings? No, according to the Court of Appeal in a highly welcome return to normality an…
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TCC’s approach to Part 8 claims that are not adjudication enforcement
In this article, we provide a useful update on the Technology and Construction Court’s approach to using Part 8 rather than Part 7 proceedings.
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The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act: how far do the new disclosure requirements go?
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 provided new legislation dealing with a raft of real estate matters. One area which will be particularly impactful is the…
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Corporate update: the latest corporate law developments April 2024
In this update we flag a reversal of changes made to certain financial promotion exemptions earlier this year; explain the time limits for unfair prejudice claims f…
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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…
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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Advising Serif Group on sale of Affinity to Canva
We advised the shareholders of Serif Group, the company behind the Affinity platform, on its acquisition by Canva, Inc.
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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 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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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 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.