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20 October 202220 October 2022

Global Business Mobility Visas Make It Easier For International Organisations To Send Workers Into The UK

The UK government has launched several new Global Business Mobility visa routes. Will this help address the skills shortages crippling some UK companies? Read more.

18 October 202219 October 2022

Directors’ Duties – KPMG Fined £14.4 Million Over Carillion Audits

Directors’ duties must be taken seriously as illustrated by the enormous fine handed down to KPMG following the forgery and misleading information used in audit documents related to Carillion which collapsed in 2018. For legal advice on civil litigation, please call +44 (0)20 7908 2559. Read more.

28 September 202218 October 2022

UK GDPR Data Transfer Compliance

When Britain left the EU in January 2021 many businesses were apprehensive about changes to data transfer laws. Read more.

15 August 202215 August 2022

Update: What Does The Law Commission’s Consultation on Recognition and Protection Of Digital Assets Aim To Achieve?

Developments in the field of digital assets are moving at an ever greater rate, and the English legal system continues to adapt and demonstrate its recognition of the importance and status of digital assets. Read more.

30 July 202230 July 2022

Register of Overseas Entities to commence from 1 August 2022

Overseas companies that own property in the UK now must register with Companies House and disclose details of the beneficial owners of those companies. Read more.

28 July 202228 July 2022

“English legal first”: The High Court Agrees To Service By Non-Fungible Token (NFT)

A recent case heard in the High Court tested the extent to which the English courts are willing to adapt to the rapid pace of technological development. Read more.

25 May 2022

Employers Remain Uncertain About Correct Use of NDAs

Employment law partner, Adam Convisser was recently quoted in the Sunday Times regarding the use of NDAs. For employment law advice, please call +44 (0)20 7908 2525 Read more.

19 May 202219 May 2022

Government plans for Vacant High Street Shops announced in 2022 Queen’s Speech

On 10 May 2022 in the Queen’s Speech, Prince Charles announced that a Bill will be introduced to Parliament to Read more.

5 May 20226 May 2022

Will your cryptoassets soon be reportable to tax authorities?

Amidst the ever-expanding adoption of blockchain technology and the cryptoassets that arise from it, the calls for regulation are increasing in volume. Read more.

8 April 20228 April 2022

Goodbye To Ground Rents

On 8th February 2022 the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill 2022 received royal assent. Read more.

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