ArticleUseful Offer To The Public Prospectus Exemption Raised To €8 MillionThe UK threshold for offers to the public within the EU not requiring publication of a prospectus will increase to €8 million from 21 July 2018.European UnionCorporate/Commercial LawShoosmiths
ArticleConverting GMPs – New Guidance To Make Life Easier?Julian Richards is joined by Kim Muddimer to discuss the latest guidance from the Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) on GMP conversion...United KingdomEmployment and HRShoosmiths
ArticleCourt Of Appeal Hands Down Landmark Judgment In Property Alliance Group Limited v The Royal Bank Of Scotland plcCourt Of Appeal Hands Down Landmark Judgment In Property Alliance Group Limited v The Royal Bank Of Scotland plc.United KingdomFinance and BankingShoosmiths
ArticleConnecting Transport Is Essential To Successful RegenerationWith the pandemic having permanently changed how people want to work, rest and play, cities like Southampton, with its waterside location and distinctive lifestyle benefits...United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionShoosmiths
ArticleFuture Shoos - Episode 1: The Future Of NetworkingThis is the first podcast in our ‘Future Shoos 2030' series, created and delivered by associate lawyers from across Shoosmiths.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionShoosmiths
PodcastAxminister: Another Drafting Lottery? (Podcast)Julian Richards and Lynette Lewis return for episode two of Shoosmiths on TAP to discuss the recent High Court decision in relation to the Axminister pension scheme.United KingdomEmployment and HRShoosmiths
ArticleAutumn Budget 2017: Pensions AnnouncementsThe Autumn Budget was delivered on 22 November and contained few surprises for those in the pensions industry. Many of the pensions-related announcements had been previously confirmed by the Government.United KingdomEmployment and HRShoosmiths
ArticleAgreeing Contact For Father's DayThe greatest gift for some fathers on Father's Day is to spend quality time with their children. Father's Day, like Christmas, birthdays and school holidays, can be a difficult occasion ...United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialShoosmiths
ArticleCommodities In Focus - Edition 3 2017Welcome to the third edition of Commodities in Focus (CIF) - a bulletin for clients engaged in the production, trading, carriage, storage and financing of commodities.United KingdomFinance and BankingShoosmiths
ArticleGreen LeasesIt is clear that reducing the environmental impact of property is key to the Government’s drive to cut the UK’s carbon emissions. Energy performance certificates will be introduced across the commercial property sector to promote behaviour change.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionShoosmiths
ArticleHow Real Estate Can Make Smart Use Of Smart TechAs a smart city pioneer, Leeds has led the charge in developing new technologies in recent years to improve and enhance the experience of people visiting, living and working in the city, giving it a fantastic platform from which to grow.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionShoosmiths
ArticleAnd So, The Pension Gender Disparity On Divorce RemainsA new report has found that men have substantially more private pension wealth than women, which may pose challenges when they divorce.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialShoosmiths
ArticleThe Future Of Birmingham (Video)With the announcement of the new city plan earlier in 2021, Birmingham demonstrated its ambitious vision for the future. Embracing sustainability, connectivity and equality, the plan's values...United KingdomStrategyShoosmiths
ArticleSupreme Court Rules On Key "Employment Status" CaseIn the high profile case, Pimlico Plumbers Ltd and another (Appellants) v Smith (Respondent), the Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by Pimlico Plumbers concerning the employment status of Mr Smith.United KingdomEmployment and HRShoosmiths
PodcastEp 10: Lights, Camera, Privacy! Cars In Cinema (Podcast)How do the futuristic vehicles in films like I, Robot and Minority Report reflect real-world privacy challenges we face today with connected cars? This podcast episode examines the intersection of science fiction and data protection, exploring how our vehicles collect and share information that could affect everything from insurance rates to targeted advertising. United KingdomPrivacyShoosmiths LLP
PodcastEp 12: Lights, Camera, Privacy! The Wolf Of Wall Street (Podcast)What happens when a disgruntled employee from a notorious brokerage firm decides to exercise their data protection rights? This podcast episode examines the intersection of privacy law and corporate misconduct through the lens of one of cinema's most infamous financial scandals, exploring how a simple data subject access request could have exposed a web of illegal activity. United KingdomPrivacyShoosmiths LLP
ArticleUK ‘Megadeals' Increase TenfoldTen years ago saw just five ‘megadeals' – where £50 million or more was invested into UK companies.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawShoosmiths
ArticleWill End Of Stamp Duty Holiday Damage The Property Market?Wednesday June 30 2021 is when the Stamp Duty ‘holiday' in its current form at least will end.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionShoosmiths
ArticleA Drop In Private Law Children Cases: A Sign Of Change In The Family Courts?Private law cases generally consist of applications made to the family court by a parent or carer of a child following a divorce or separation.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialShoosmiths
ArticleFCA Under Pressure: Did The New Consumer Duty Just Get Extra Teeth?!As the Financial Conduct Authority receives criticism for failing to protect consumers in this case, this adds weight to the FCA's argument for their proposed new Consumer Duty based on outcomes.United KingdomFinance and BankingShoosmiths