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UKIPO invites views on UK parallel trade system post-Brexit
29 Jul 2021
Relevant to all UK consumers, The UK Intellectual Property Office has produced a consultation paper on the future of the UK's exhaustion of intellectual property rights and parallel trade regime post-Brexit.
Property owners post-COVID: what overseas investors in the UK property market should know
27 Jul 2021
During a recent instalment of our property owners post-COVID webinar series, our panellists explored overseas investment in the UK. In particular the conversation included the typical issues which arise for non-UK resident trustees, what lenders look for, when they may or may not be prepared to lend and what may impact pricing, and how to select investment opportunities, as well as the relevant UK tax issues to be aware when structuring deals and ownership.
WBD's private wealth team highly ranked by Chambers High Net Worth guide
26 Jul 2021
The private wealth team at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has been highly ranked in the 2021 Chambers and Partners High Net Worth (HNW) guide, published last week (Friday 23 July).
WBD advises Northern Telecom on latest acquisition
26 Jul 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised Leeds-based telecoms provider Northern Telecom on its acquisition of IT support and security specialist Soda Consulting.
Responsible Business: FRC's plan to tackle Environmental, Social and Governance challenges
26 Jul 2021
ESG concerns are becoming ever more relevant to corporate bodies of all sizes across the UK. For many years now, climate change, sustainability, green energy, reducing one's carbon footprint, deforestation and charitable giving, to name a few, have been high on the corporate agenda. We have seen these wider public interest issues commonly factor into business reporting, management decision-making and stakeholder management.
Important decision concerning the renewal procedures under the Electronic Communications Code
26 Jul 2021
The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (the Tribunal) has issued an important decision concerning the renewal procedures under the (new) Electronic Communications Code (the Code).
Property owners post-COVID: what rural land owners should know
21 Jul 2021
COVID has changed many people's perceptions and thoughts on how to utilise land. Our next webinar in our property owners post-COVID series delved into this topic, looking at changes to land, the strategic planning and partnerships which have grown over the past year. The panellists advised on how rural land owners can adapt and better use their land, while considering the risks in future planning.
The post-pandemic hybrid workplace and increased cyber risks
20 Jul 2021
The pandemic has marked a turning point in cybersecurity and law firms are a significant and growing target of cybercriminals. With many firms adopting a new permanent "hybrid" working system we consider the risks, how PII policies might respond to a cyber claim and what changes may lie ahead.
FCA unveils transformative business plan
20 Jul 2021
The FCA's business plan for 2021/22 marks the first for Nikhil Rathi since taking on the mantle of Chief Executive. In the speech given by Mr Rathi to launch the plan, he acknowledged the unprecedented challenges of the last 18 months but said that in order for the FCA to be an effective regulator it cannot simply respond to today's challenges – it must prepare for those of tomorrow.
