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Multidisciplinary team from Womble Bond Dickinson advises on hotel purchases and franchise agreement
11 May 2023
A multidisciplinary team from international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised real estate fund manager Frogmore on a joint venture with C1 Capital Partners for the purchase of two UK hotels.
Live facial recognition in CCTV: crime prevention vs. privacy
06 Apr 2023
After conducting an investigation into Facewatch, the ICO has concluded that Facewatch is able to rely on the 'legitimate interest' lawful basis to process individuals' personal data using facial recognition software for the purposes of crime prevention. The ICO highlighted a number of areas of concern and, after Facewatch made improvements in these areas, the ICO has confirmed that no further regulatory action is required against Facewatch.
Will the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (No 2) reduce the regulatory burden?
04 Apr 2023
The next stage for DPDI Bill (No 2) is for it to receive its second reading in the House of Commons, writes Sarah Daun, partner at Womble Bond Dickinson.
Womble Bond Dickinson advises PD Ports on new deal to bring more sailings to Teesport
23 Mar 2023
International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised PD Ports on its new long-term deal with worldwide logistics specialist CLdN to bring additional weekly sailings to Teesport.
Already operational, the new service consists of four weekly round trip sailings from Zeebrugge and Rotterdam, Europe's largest seaport, and reinforces Teesport’s position as a critical gateway for international trade. The expansion, which is driven by customer demand to have direct and reliable access for freight units to the North of England, will enable shippers to bring cargo closer to its end destination; avoiding road mileage and reducing CO2 emissions.
Already operational, the new service consists of four weekly round trip sailings from Zeebrugge and Rotterdam, Europe's largest seaport, and reinforces Teesport’s position as a critical gateway for international trade. The expansion, which is driven by customer demand to have direct and reliable access for freight units to the North of England, will enable shippers to bring cargo closer to its end destination; avoiding road mileage and reducing CO2 emissions.
Protect Duty – what does it actually mean to owners and operators?
27 Feb 2023
Following a public consultation, the proposed introduction of legislation to minimise the risk of a successful terror attack has received overwhelming support from stakeholders in the UK.
The draft Protect Duty bill is set to get its first reading in Spring 2023. Protect Duty, which is also known as "Martyn's Law", was campaigned for by the mother of one the victims of the Manchester Arena attack in 2017. The duty is intended to apply to the whole of the UK with an aim of enhancing security at certain publicly accessible locations and venues to ensure the public is better protected from constantly evolving terror threats.
The draft Protect Duty bill is set to get its first reading in Spring 2023. Protect Duty, which is also known as "Martyn's Law", was campaigned for by the mother of one the victims of the Manchester Arena attack in 2017. The duty is intended to apply to the whole of the UK with an aim of enhancing security at certain publicly accessible locations and venues to ensure the public is better protected from constantly evolving terror threats.
Getting more women into manufacturing: what can you learn from a lawyer?
24 Feb 2023
In this article, Lucy Pringle, partner at international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, shares how lessons learnt on supporting the progression of women in law can transfer to manufacturing.
WBD advises shareholders of EnAppSys on sale to global private equity investor
31 Jan 2023
International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised the shareholders of EnAppSys, a data and analytics provider, on its acquisition by The Riverside Company, a global private equity investor focused on the middle market.
WBD advises Newcastle City Council on £350m Helix development - case study featured in new British Property Federation report
30 Jan 2023
We are very proud to see The Newcastle Helix, a £350m development upon which we advised Newcastle City Council, featured as a case study in The British Property Federation's latest report Unlocking Growth Through Partnership. The report delves into the power of collaboration, leveraging energy, skills and knowledge across the public and private sectors, to get the best from development and regeneration opportunities.
The ICO's new policy on reprimands
19 Dec 2022
Since 2021 the ICO has increased its use of reprimands in its enforcement activity and from December 2022 it will be routinely publishing reprimands. What is a reprimand, how might it impact you and what is the effect of this change of policy by the ICO? Read more
Major economic boost with official launch of UK’s first freeports
07 Dec 2022
The news that the UK's first freeports in Plymouth, Solent, and Teesside are now fully up and running is welcome and positive news for the economy. Each of these Freeports, which now have official sign off will receive up to £25 million seed funding and potentially tens of millions of pounds in locally retained business rates to upgrade local infrastructure and stimulate regeneration.
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