Forsters’ revenue hits £46m in sixth year of double-digit growth
Forsters has announced its sixth consecutive year of double-digit turnover growth, with revenue rising 11.3 per cent in 2015/16 to £46.2m.
Gowling WLG sees success in latest stage of Glee case
The Court of Appeal has ruled that trade marks registered as a series are compatible with EU law. The decision, handed down today (25 May) marks another victory for Gowling WLG client Comic Enterprises Limited (Comic) in its long-running dispute with media giant Twentieth Century Fox (Fox) over the TV show “Glee”. Partner Cerryg Jones and senior […]
No5’s Philip Dayle secures the acquittal of a nurse
Philip Dayle has secured the acquittal of a nurse (X) who was charged with tasting methadone whilst on duty in a substance misuse role at a high security prison. The allegation was made by a colleague, who claimed that she saw X use her finger to swipe methadone that had spilled on a work surface, […]
Discussing Guernsey image rights in Florida
Collas Crill IP Director David Evans is presenting at an event at the International Trademark Association (INTA) event in Florida next week, arranged to discuss the Guernsey Image Rights Register. The world’s only registrable image rights products will be discussed at the annual event for attendees to gain a better understanding and ask any questions.
Preparing for the GDPR
Forsters’ revenue hits £46m in sixth year of double-digit growth
Forsters has announced its sixth consecutive year of double-digit turnover growth, with revenue rising 11.3 per cent in 2015/16 to £46.2m.
Gowling WLG sees success in latest stage of Glee case
The Court of Appeal has ruled that trade marks registered as a series are compatible with EU law. The decision, handed down today (25 May) marks another victory for Gowling WLG client Comic Enterprises Limited (Comic) in its long-running dispute with media giant Twentieth Century Fox (Fox) over the TV show “Glee”. Partner Cerryg Jones and senior […]
No5’s Philip Dayle secures the acquittal of a nurse
Philip Dayle has secured the acquittal of a nurse (X) who was charged with tasting methadone whilst on duty in a substance misuse role at a high security prison. The allegation was made by a colleague, who claimed that she saw X use her finger to swipe methadone that had spilled on a work surface, […]
Discussing Guernsey image rights in Florida
Collas Crill IP Director David Evans is presenting at an event at the International Trademark Association (INTA) event in Florida next week, arranged to discuss the Guernsey Image Rights Register. The world’s only registrable image rights products will be discussed at the annual event for attendees to gain a better understanding and ask any questions.
Shoosmiths family offering expands into London with strategic senior hires
National law firm Shoosmiths has launched a new family law team in its London office, with the strategic hire of two well-established partners with significant expertise in high net worth work. Joining as partners from city law firm Howard Kennedy, Juliette Peters and Jay Patel are joining Shoosmiths with more than 45 years’ experience in matrimonial law between them. […]
Slaughters gets the call on Ultra Electronics corruption probe
Slaughter and May is acting as principal adviser for defence and technology group Ultra Electronics as it faces a criminal investigation by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).
Stephenson Harwood makes up eight partners in London and Hong Kong
Stephenson Harwood has made up five lawyers to partner in its 2018 promotions round, while an additional three have been named as local partners.
Clifford Chance favours Europe with largest promotions round in six years
Clifford Chance has made up 26 new partners globally in the firm’s largest promotions round for six years, falling just short of 2012’s 27-strong group.
Freshfields leads for Advent in €2bn Sanofi deal
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is advising Advent International on its potential €2bn deal with French pharmaceuticals company Sanofi.
Mishcon cleared in £6m tax battle with former client
Mishcon de Reya has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the Royal Courts of Justice over a dispute with former client Instant Access Properties (IAP) leading to the company’s insolvency.
Exclusive: Latham global leadership race starts as candidates emerge
Latham & Watkins has opened nominations in the race to become the firm’s next chair, after Bill Voge stood down from the role last month.