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WBD reappointed to LUPC legal panel
17 Jun 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has been reappointed to the legal panel for the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC).
Right to work checks - are you ready for 1 July 2021?
17 Jun 2021
After the UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020, freedom of movement between the UK and EU continued until 31 December 2020 (known as the transition period). This meant that EU citizens (which includes EU, EEA and Swiss nationals) residing in the UK by 11pm on 31 December 2020 were able to apply for either settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme ("EUSS") and have until 30 June 2021 to make their applications.
G7 climate commitments
17 Jun 2021
Leaders of the G7 nations descended on Cornwall over 11-13 June to discuss a uniform approach to meeting the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to "build back better". While responses to the pandemic were clearly high on the agenda, the G7 summit presented a pivotal opportunity to further develop a multilateral consensus on mobilising a green revolution which would protect the planet for future generations.
Building safety - the story so far
16 Jun 2021
Changes to building safety aren't just about cladding. They're about creating a thread of responsibility for safety throughout a building's life. This guide is a comprehensive overview of building safety and the story so far.
Senior hire into Private Wealth team at Womble Bond Dickinson
15 Jun 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has strengthened its Private Wealth team in Newcastle with the recruitment of Alison Bragg who joins from Nicholson Portnell in Hexham.
FAQs - extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
14 Jun 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme) has now been extended to 30 September 2021. This FAQ deals with the changes to the Scheme.
WBD advises real estate giant Grainger on its first major acquisition in Newcastle
11 Jun 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised its longstanding client Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord, on its £57m acquisition of The Forge, a well-known private rented sector development based in Forth Banks, Newcastle.
"The bad guys do not appoint Art.27 representatives", but is representative liability a step too far under Article 27 of the GDPR?
09 Jun 2021
If you are intending to process the personal data of people in the UK or EU, you either need to be based in the UK or EU or have appointed a representative there. To date, the exact role of a so-called "Article 27 Rep" has been far from clear.
Summary of technical consultation on changes to permitted development rights for electronic communications infrastructure in England
09 Jun 2021
Ensuring the wide availability of high-speed broadband and mobile infrastructure is a central part of the Government’s National Infrastructure Strategy and "levelling up" agenda. The Government has a target that at least 85% of the UK will have a gigabit-capable broadband connection available by 2025 and that most of the population has access to a 5G signal by 2027.
