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US/UK M&A: RISK ALLOCATION
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US/UK M&A: PRICE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISMS - THE LOCKED BOX
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Return to the workplace: Discussing enhancements with your landlord
03 September 2021In this video Patrick Brown covers important points to consider ahead of discussing changes to service requirements of landlords.
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Return to the workplace: Making your workplace Covid secure
03 September 2021In this video Patrick Brown discusses what steps corporate occupiers may need to take when making their offices covid secure.
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Lewis Silkin has advised BGF on a £14 million investment in Victorian Sliders.
Deal
03 September 2021Lewis Silkin has advised BGF on a £14 million investment in Victorian Sliders, a South Wales based business which is the UK’s only fully integrated, specialist manufacturer of uPVC sash windows.
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Return to the workplace: Dealing with surplus office space
03 September 2021In this video Patrick Brown sets out options for corporate occupiers who have found themselves with surplus space post pandemic.
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Record €225 million fine imposed by DPC in WhatsApp transparency decision
03 September 2021The Irish Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has imposed a record €225 million fine on WhatsApp Ireland Limited for breaching the General Data Protection Regulation’s (GDPR) transparency obligations “with regard to the provision of information and the transparency of that information to both users and non-users of WhatsApp’s service”, including information about the processing of their data between WhatsApp and other Facebook companies.
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How to address allegations of discrimination: Karen Baxter and Lucy Hendley write for EG
02 September 2021Karen Baxter and Lucy Hendley set out the steps to take if your business is accused of being a toxic workplace.
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The English Court Process: A guide for parties from outside the jurisdiction
02 September 2021The English courts are regularly chosen as the forum for the resolution of disputes, even between parties who do not have any other link to the jurisdiction. English judges are used to dealing with cases where one or both parties are not located within the jurisdiction and regularly deal with cases where initial applications concern a dispute over jurisdiction. This guide provides an outline of the civil litigation process in the English courts. It sets out the key points to bear in mind when bringing or defending a claim in England.
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Employment Tribunal rulings on Covid-19 issues – what can we learn?
02 September 2021The pandemic required many employers to make difficult decisions in unprecedented and rapidly evolving circumstances, giving rise to concerns this would lead to a deluge of Employment Tribunal claims. We look at some of the early cases to see what lessons can be learnt when planning for a return to work.
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New Remuneration Code - For investment firms regulated under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive
02 September 2021Since the 2007/08 financial crisis, as a result of both UK government and European initiatives, the financial services industry has been the focus of wide-ranging reform.
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Northern Irish employment law overview: Adam Brett writes for Practical Law
Press
01 September 2021Adam Brett’s practice note for Practical Law provides a detailed overview of employment law in Northern Ireland, highlighting key areas in which it differs from England and Wales.
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Return to the workplace: Employee concerns on returning to the workplace
01 September 2021In this video Charlotte Morgan sets out important considerations for employers should they have staff unwilling to return to the workplace.
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Right to work checks for EEA nationals – infographic
01 September 2021New guidance from the Home Office in relation to right to work checks came into force from 1 July 2021. Our infographic shows checks an employer needs to make for new employees who are EEA nationals.
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Gambling in Crypto: The Next Revolution? Wendy Saunders comments for Gambling News
Press
01 September 2021If the first technological revolution in gambling occurred in the 1990s with an explosion in virtual gambling, might crypto bring about the next gambling revolution?
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How to structure employee remuneration packages after Covid-19?
01 September 2021A principal concern for employers has always been finding the best way to retain and incentivise key staff. In the wake of Covid-19, with employers facing skills shortages, that concern has increased not only for key staff but also the wider workforce. With many businesses dealing with escalating costs and cash flow difficulties, how can employers ensure that their remuneration packages are competitive?
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Return to the workplace: Covid-19 testing
01 September 2021In this video Charlotte Morgan covers the key things companies should bear in mind when considering workplace testing.
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SPA warranty claims – case update
01 September 2021In our article “SPA warranty claims - getting the notice right” we set out the common notice requirements that need to be complied with when making a warranty claim under an SPA, and the importance of complying with those requirements.
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Home Office releases Points-Based Immigration System Sponsorship Roadmap
31 August 2021On 26 August 2021 the Home Office released a sponsorship roadmap document. This details process and technology improvements for sponsors from the fourth quarter of 2021 to the first quarter of 2024.
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Termination of employment in Northern Ireland
Inbrief
31 August 2021Terminating employment can create a plethora of unwanted issues for the employer, including claims of wrongful or unfair dismissal.