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Navigating financial regulation in 2021
24 Nov 2020
Finally, the transition period will end on 31 December 2020, and, at the time of writing, negotiations between the UK and EU give no indication that they will be anything other than standard "third countries" to each other from 2021 – albeit third countries with very similar legislation.
GMP equalisation – transfers out
24 Nov 2020
Judgment in the supplementary Lloyds Bank case was handed down on 20 November 2020, providing some clarification as to the actions which must be taken by trustees of defined benefit pension schemes to address unequal guaranteed minimum pensions (GMP) where that GMP was transferred between occupational pension schemes.
Court finds no 'classic' bait and switch selling where there is no confusion
20 Nov 2020
'Bait and switch' selling is the act of marketing certain goods, but then substituting alternative goods when such goods are supplied. At its broadest, it is any attempt to get customers to accept something different from what originally attracted them. Such acts may be restrained if they are deemed to constitute an actionable misrepresentation.
UK Intellectual Property Office announces requirement for UK address for service
20 Nov 2020
Applicants for UK trade marks, designs and patents will be required to appoint a UK address for service going forward, according to a recent announcement by the UK Government.
Further recognition following award nominations for WBD's corporate team in Newcastle
20 Nov 2020
Following the team's recent successes in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners publications, and following a strong flow of transaction activity since March 2020, our Newcastle based corporate team has been shortlisted for, and it's deals recognised in, a number of categories at the upcoming Insider North East Dealmakers Awards 2020.
Consenting electricity storage
18 Nov 2020
Electricity storage is a key technology in the transition to a smarter and more flexible energy system. It will play an important role in helping to reduce emissions to Net Zero by 2050.
WBD advises Warrington Borough Council on green community investment scheme
17 Nov 2020
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised Warrington Borough Council on its first Community Municipal Investment (CMI), which aims to raise up to £1 million to help fund its green investment scheme, including the development of a new solar farm in Cirencester.
FAQs - extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
17 Nov 2020
On 31 October the Prime Minister announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme) will be extended until December and the Chancellor announced on 5 November that it will be extended until 31 March 2021. This FAQ deals with the changes to the Scheme that apply from 1 November.
WBD advises Newcastle City Council on joint venture to transform derelict site into top city centre destination
16 Nov 2020
WBD has advised longstanding client Newcastle City Council on its joint venture with private sector developer PfP igloo.
