Astex Therapeutics Limited sought to register "ASTEX TECHNOLOGY" included in a figurative mark for pharmaceuticals.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 ("ECCTA") was introduced on 26 October 2023 to strengthen corporate governance and tackling economic crime in the UK.

A guide to completing an IPO or other admission to the main market or growth market of the Aquis Stock Exchange.

Plotting a course through matrimonial issues and across international borders can be complex at the best of times, especially when dealing with legal systems that differ significantly in their approach.

Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have seen a significant surge in the popularity in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue following the latest Budget announcements on 30 October 2024.

Many businesses are attracting increasing traffic to their websites by purchasing "keywords" from Google or other internet search engines

April is always marked as a busy time of the year for employment lawyers and HR professionals having to adjust the increased limits for awards.

In the first decision of its kind, two employee inventors of GE Healthcare (the former healthcare division of Amersham) have won compensation of £1.5m for the outstanding benefit brought to their employer from patents they invented.

In THG Plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Limited [2024] EWCA Civ 158, the Court of Appeal ruled that unfair prejudice petitions under s. 994 of the Companies Act 2006 are subject to the Limitation Act 1980. Claims must be filed within the applicable limitation period to avoid being time-barred, affecting shareholder rights and legal strategies significantly.

René Lacoste, the famous French tennis player of the 1920’s and founder of internationally recognised clothing brand Lacoste, was given the nickname "Le Crocodile" by the American press as it demonstrated the tenacity he displayed on court

April is always marked as a busy time of the year for employment lawyers and HR professionals having to adjust to increased limits for awards.

Nuptial agreements can help with the division of assets and income on separation or divorce, and although they have been more commonly been associated with certain jurisdictions like the United States...

The article outlines key legal considerations in international surrogacy: parental rights, altruism vs. commercial practices, required documentation, LGBTQ+ accessibility, and genetic connection prerequisites for obtaining a Parental Order.

The law gives extra protection for reputable trade marks against dilution by prohibiting third party use of similar marks not only in relation to the same or similar goods or services associated with the reputable mark, but also in relation to dissimilar goods or services provided certain conditions are satisfied.

Don’t avoid lawyers: that is often false economy.

Cross-border private M&A deals between UK sellers and US buyers were on the rise in 2024 and are predicted to continue to rise during 2025.

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) assesses a company's impact and governance. As global regulations tighten, supply chains must comply with varying standards. Effective ESG management requires clear contract terms, robust data, and diligent monitoring to mitigate risks and resolve disputes, often through arbitration.

Determining whether a dispute is arbitrable involves analyzing the arbitration agreement's scope, supported by international conventions like the New York Convention and UNCITRAL Model Law. Variations in national laws on arbitrability highlight potential challenges in enforcement across jurisdictions.

Employers must reassess contracts and policies to comply with new employment laws effective April 2024, including changes to holiday pay, tribunal compensation limits, flexible working rights, redundancy protection, paternity and carer's leave, and a new code on dismissal and re-engagement.

A recurring issue for litigation lawyers is how best to advise clients on the merits of cases and their settlement value.