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Cabinet Office publishes report on the National Security and Investment Act 2021 regime
30 September 2024On 10 September 2024 the Cabinet Office published the National Security and Investment Act 2021: Annual Report 2023-2024 (“Report”) on the operation of the regime laid down by the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (“NSIA”). This is the third annual report on the operation of the NSIA regime covering the year from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 (“reporting period”).
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Lewis Silkin wins the award for Wales Private Equity / Venture Capital Deal of the Year at the Insider Dealmakers Wales
Press Release
27 September 2024Lewis Silkin advised BGF on its £4 million investment into Victorian Sliders, the largest manufacturer of vertical sliding windows in Europe.
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Lewis Silkin has advised Havas on its acquisition of global digital data agency DMPG
Deal
16 September 2024Lewis Silkin has advised Havas, one of the world’s largest global communication groups, on its acquisition of global digital data agency DMPG.
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Lewis Silkin has acted for Next 15 Group plc on Transform UK Consulting’s acquisition of Cadence Innova
Deal
16 September 2024Lewis Silkin has advised Next 15 Group plc, the growth consultancy, on Transform UK Consulting’s acquisition of Cadence Innova, the London-based change and transformation consultancy.
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Lewis Silkin has advised Novate Global Markets Limited on a restructuring and management buy-out
Deal
10 September 2024Lewis Silkin has acted for Novate Global Markets Limited (formerly, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust International Limited) on a restructuring and management buy-out involving its Tokyo-based former owner, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB).
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Lewis Silkin has advised Safe Sign Technologies on its sale to Thomson Reuters
Deal
28 August 2024Lewis Silkin has advised UK based AI startup, Safe Sign Technologies, on its sale to Thomson Reuters, a global content and technology company.
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Talking Tax: Understanding the New UK Reporting Rules for Digital Platforms
Video
13 August 2024The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (the OECD) published the Model Rules for Reporting by Digital Platforms to help sellers meet their tax obligations and assist tax authorities in identifying non-compliance.
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Selling Your Creative Business – the buyer’s perspective
Podcast
07 August 2024In this series, Joe Lythgoe and Ayesha Chanda from our M&A team, talk to experts from across Lewis Silkin - sharing their top tips and valuable insights – about selling creative businesses.
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Lewis Silkin has advised MHP Group on its acquisition of TUVA Partners
Deal
19 July 2024Our Corporate team has advised MHP Group, part of Next 15 Group plc, on its acquisition of TUVA Partners, the London-based technology communications and branding consultancy.
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5 key considerations when entering into a loan agreement
15 July 2024Lending agreements can be quite restrictive on borrowers. If your business is entering into a loan agreement, this article outlines some key considerations for borrowers.
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US/UK M&A: restrictive covenants
09 July 2024In this article we will look at what restrictive covenants are, how they are used in M&A transactions in the US and UK and whether there are any changes on the horizon that may alter this approach in the future.
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Selling Your Creative Business – EMI Opportunities
Podcast
24 June 2024In this series, Joe Lythgoe and Ayesha Chanda from our M&A team, talk to experts from across Lewis Silkin - sharing their top tips and valuable insights – about selling creative businesses.
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National Security and Investment Act: Government publishes updated Section 3 Statement and Market Guidance
17 June 2024The government has published updated materials in relation to the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI Act).
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Selling Your Creative Business – the headlines with Jo Evans
Podcast
06 June 2024In this series, Joe and Ayesha from our M&A team, will talk to experts from across Lewis Silkin - sharing their top tips and valuable insights – about selling creative businesses.
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Digital, Commerce and Creative 101: Joint Ventures
30 May 2024Joint ventures are becoming increasingly important in a globalised business environment as transactions and projects increase in scale and complexity.
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What is R&D tax relief?
24 May 2024Many businesses incur expenditure on innovative projects. If any of those projects is seeking to make an advance in the fields of science or technology, the costs of that project may be eligible for R&D tax relief.
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National Security and Investment Act: Government confirms updates in response to call for evidence
15 May 2024In November 2023 the government published a Call for Evidence on the impact of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI Act). It has now provided a response which summarises the key issues flagged and sets out the next steps that the government proposes to take.
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Lewis Silkin has advised FilmChain on its €2.8 million series seed investment round
Deal
29 April 2024Lewis Silkin has advised FilmChain on its €2.8 million series seed investment round, led by Holt IntersXion fund, with support from DeBa Ventures, among other investors
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Out now: The Collective Quarterly - Issue 02 2024
19 April 2024Welcome to our second issue of The Collective Quarterly which supports creative, innovative, tech and science rich businesses, to adapt and thrive in these rapidly evolving and challenging times. From our in-house expertise and contributions from strategic partners to our broader community of entrepreneurs, creators and innovators, we bring you the latest ideas, insights and innovations.
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Lewis Silkin has advised FuturLab on its sale to Miniclip
Deal
12 April 2024Lewis Silkin has advised the founders of FuturLab, the award-winning independent game studio behind PowerWash Simulator on its sale to Miniclip, an international digital games and entertainment company.