What’s the likelihood for a UK Communications Bill?
By Stuart Murray The UK is set to overhaul electronic communications legislation and bring it up-to-date and in line with new European legislation – whatever happens on Brexit. But the ink isn’t dry. Network and service providers have plenty of opportunity to shape the UK’s future policy, legislation and regulation and now is the time to […]
Social housing monthly law update: February 2019
By David Isaacson TLT’s monthly law update on all things affecting social housing Highlights of this month include: Commercial guidance in case of no-deal Brexit Payslip policy: a guide to the 2019 legislation Law Commission proposes leaseholder law changes BEIS consults on changes to the planning regime for energy storage Spring Statement 2019 on 13 March […]
Licensing news England and Wales – January 2019
This month in summary: Licensing news: Licensing Forms updated: New forms to be used from 28 January 2019 Business rate discount not to apply to small music venues Top Licensing Tip: Key dates for premises in 2019 Gambling news Applications for Personal functional Licences (PFLs) streamlined Licensing news Licensing Forms updated: New forms to be […]
Environmental considerations for SIPP and SSAS trustees in property transactions
In this update, we look at some of the environmental issues surrounding property acquisitions and management – and why they are of particular relevance for trustees of pension schemes that invest in property. Land contamination Land contamination may arise as a result of past or present contaminative uses on-site (or on nearby land) – such […]
Part 2 – Rule changes affecting licence exempt supplies of electricity: Exempt supplies via the grid
In part 1 of this series, we revisited some of the issues relevant to projects which involve a generator supplying electricity on a “licence exempt” basis to an end-customer as part of an on-site/private wire connection arrangement. In this second article, we consider the potential for making licence exempt supplies of electricity via the grid. […]
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The speed read: DWF’s finances; Taylor Wessing’s American dream; and who runs Addleshaws?
While many lawyers are out of the City on half-term, others in the industry have been securing US deals, mulling leadership bids and bringing High Court disputes to an end.
Freshfields teams up with Canadian firm on Dairy Crest offer
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has been called in by Canadian firm Stikemann Elliott to co-lead on Dairy Crest’s sale to a transatlantic buyer. The magic circle firm has been providing UK legal advice to Canadian company Saputo, which produces milk and dairy products. Freshfields corporate partner Stephen Hewes has taken the lead alongside colleague Peter Hall, […]
Squires quartet part ways with firm
Four more partners have left Squire Patton Boggs’ London office, in the wake of former managing partner Robert Weekes’ move to Crowell & Moring earlier this month. UK litigation head Laurence Winston and restructuring partners Paul Muscutt and Cathryn Williams are to part ways with the firm, while Robin Baillie in the infrastructure practice is […]
Burges Salmon braces for no-deal Brexit with “defensive” strategy
Burges Salmon is preparing for the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, with plans to resort to an Irish partnership structure if Britain cannot agree terms with the EU.
Shearman’s revenue closes in on $1bn barrier
Shearman & Sterling’s global turnover increased by 5 per cent over 2018, though the pace of growth has fallen behind some of Shearman’s US peers who have all reported double-digit gains this year. Turnover at Shearman rose to $955.5m in 2018, an increase of 4 per cent. This followed the addition of just $5m to […]
Addleshaws’ senior partner faces fresh challenge in firm elections
Addleshaw Goddard’s senior partner Charles Penney faces a challenge to his bid for another term, with another contender stepping forward to take on the role. Penney, who is seeking a second term in the top job, will run against contender Michael Leftley, who heads the employment, incentives & immigration group in London. Leftley has been […]