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WBD acknowledged by the Financial Times as an innovative law firm
15 Oct 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has been ranked in the FT Innovative Lawyers Report 2021. Compiled through interviews, extensive research and robust client, independent and expert references, the report is a unique analysis of the legal industry.
WBD launches its roadmap to achieving net zero by 2030
12 Oct 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson is amongst the first law firms in the UK to announce its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2030. WBD launched this week its Carbon Reduction Plan which includes a number of engagements and measures to support the firm on its journey towards becoming a net zero business.
How can pension schemes align with ESG goals?
06 Oct 2021
Pension schemes and the industry as a whole are responding to the zeitgeist of ESG investing. How can trustees ensure that managers engage positively with investee companies on their behalf?
WBD advises Mercia on investment into high flying retail business
01 Oct 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised investment firm Mercia Asset Management (Mercia) on its £750K investment in North East retail business, The Handbag Clinic.
WBD recommended as a top tier law firm in Legal 500 guide
29 Sep 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson has been ranked as a top tier law firm across 31 practice areas in the Legal 500 2022, a leading guide to law firms in the UK published yesterday.
Another defeat for tenants in the COVID rent battle
29 Sep 2021
In its judgment in the latest COVID rent case, London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picture House Cinemas Ltd (28 September 2021) the High Court has inflicted another defeat on tenants seeking to avoid paying rent arising during COVID lockdown periods.
Mapping the path to net zero
29 Sep 2021
On 22 September 2021 the Environmental Audit Committee held an oral evidence session that provided a number of indications on the likely timing of the publication of the promised documents and government initiatives.
WBD amongst best law firms in the UK for private client expertise
28 Sep 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson has once again been recognised as one of the best law firms in the UK for private client work. WBD was named as a tier one firm in the 2021 eprivateclient Top Law Firms, a detailed report into the top private wealth law firms in the UK.
