There is an ever-widening gap firstly between the lending the commercial real estate sector needs to refinance debt coming due and secondly the amount that lenders are willing and able to refinance...

The recent judgment handed down by the High Court in Manolete v White [2023] EWHC 567 (Ch) reinforces the Court's power to order a judgment debtor to exercise a right to draw down on their pension...

The Advisers' Sustainability Group has released comprehensive guidance aimed at helping financial advisers navigate the evolving sustainable finance landscape and build their capabilities in advising on products with sustainability claims. This practical resource comes amid significant regulatory developments, including the FCA's introduction of Sustainability Disclosure Requirements in 2024, marking a pivotal moment for the advice sector's approach to sustainable investment.

From 1 January 2024, the UK Intellectual Property Office ("UK IPO") is changing the Address for Service ("AFS") rules for UK comparable trade marks and re-registered designs.

The European Commission has launched its 2024 SME Fund, a scheme which runs between 22 January 2024 and 06 December 2024.

In August, we reported on the challenges and opportunities discussed at the roundtable summit on smart contract templates. The second summit on 16 November was again held simultaneously...

The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court findings that easyGroup had failed to prove genuine use of its EASYOFFICE trade marks during the relevant period and its rights had not been infringed.

The Court of Appeal decision in David Frost v Wake Smith & Tofields Solicitors [2013] EWCA Civ 1960 provides a cautionary reminder of why it is always preferable to document any terms agreed by clients in a legally binding agreement as soon as possible.

A Canadian and Maltese national fell victim to a sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud scheme, losing approximately £10.5 million after being persuaded to transfer Bitcoin and other digital assets into what they believed were legitimate trading accounts. The English Commercial Court has now granted summary judgment against multiple defendants, many still unidentified, ordering the return of traced Bitcoin and awarding compensation for misappropriated digital assets.

At the beginning of October, the Government's consultation on proposed changes to Local Government Pension Scheme ("LGPS") investments closed. To recap, the proposals form part of the Government's wider...

The Fourth Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has reversed the refusal of Haribo's figurative trade mark consisting of an image of its 'Goldbear' gummy...

As part of a series of articles looking at Sustainable Finance, here we explore some of the key themes in Sustainable Financings in Africa, and the challenges to be overcome on transactions.

This case highlights the importance of correct application of limitation periods under Regulation 93 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Over the last decade or so, the popularity of Private FDRs has grown exponentially. This growth was accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic...

In practice the 2023 Autumn Statement was very much focused on businesses and earned income (with the most eye-catching changes to personal taxation being to national insurance).

The decision in IC v AD demonstrates how a pre-nuptial agreement can significantly limit claims in matrimonial proceedings. This case offers valuable insights into the enforceability of pre-nuptial agreements and serves as a cautionary tale about the critical importance of precise drafting when preparing such agreements.

Join our in-person panel event in Edinburgh to explore the practical implications of recent unfair dismissal changes and discover effective strategies for managing performance and dismissal risk in today's evolving...

Smartphones and the internet might have given people unlimited information in their pockets, but smart communication isn't simply digitising everything.

As a public procurement law case, the National Lottery litigation raised a "raft of points of principle" and involved "astronomic" financial value. Unsurprisingly, it has attracted great attention in legal circles.

The Online Safety Act (OSA) is the UK's new comprehensive legislation intended to ensure the safety of online users. It places specific obligations upon various online service providers to this end.