Our latest articles
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New JCT 2024 Edition Design and Build Contract
On 17 April 2024, the Joint Contracts Tribunal released the 2024 edition of its Design and Build Contract. This is the first major update since 2016. There is also …
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Pensions Insight: 30 April to 7 May 2024
In this Insight, we report on the State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill, TPR’s new corporate plan, updated data standards for pensions dashboards and a consultation…
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Foster Care Fortnight: The legal rights of foster carers
In this article we look at the employment rights for parental leave when someone fosters a child.
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TPO analyses defences to trustees’ claim for recoupment of overpaid pension benefits
The Pensions Ombudsman determination in the case of Mr E and the BIC UK Pension Scheme contains an analysis of the defences available to members where they have bee…
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The importance of compliant warranty claim notices
Strict compliance with claim notification procedures is a crucial step in any successful warranty claim. We consider the issues here.
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The Pensions Regulator’s Annual Funding Statement 2024
The Pensions Regulator's Annual Funding Statement 2024 is fairly compact setting out three key messages, some general considerations and rethinking strategy comment…
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Pensions Insight: 22 to 29 April 2024
In this insight, we cover TPR’s annual funding statement, its blog on new DB models, an important Pensions Ombudsman determination on the defences available to memb…
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Nature-related risks and directors’ duties
In this insight we consider the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative’s opinion on nature-related risks and directors’ duties.
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Corporate update: the latest corporate law developments May 2024
In this month’s update we examine a case which considered whether a resigning partner was entitled to a payment for their share of the partnership assets; highlight…
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Deaf Awareness Week: Supporting deaf employees in the workplace
Deaf Awareness Week serves as a reminder of the importance of accessibility and independence for people who are either deaf or hard of hearing. We outline some ways…
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What factors affect costs upon entry into the European regional phase?
If you are considering taking your PCT application forward in Europe before the European Patent Office, it’s important to be aware of the fees associated with the p…
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Disputes arising from M&A deals in Africa
M&A activity in Africa has witnessed significant growth in recent years. We explore some of the more common causes of commercial disputes within the M&A spa…
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What happens if there is an overpayment on a performance bond?
In Glencore Energy UK Ltd v NIS JSC Novi Sad, the defendant had been paid 50% too much under a performance bond. Was the claimant oil trader entitled to repayment o…
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Giving confidential data to the police
When the police need your organisation’s confidential data, does GDPR allow you to provide them? Here we consider the issues.
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The PPF’s response to the DWP’s consultation on defined benefit options
In this insight we report on how the Pension Protection Fund have responded to the Department for Work and Pensions’ consultation regarding defined benefit options.
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Pensions Insight: 8 to 22 April 2024
In this insight we report on recent key pensions developments including the PPF’s response to the DWP consultation on DB options, an ECtHR ruling that European Conv…
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Understanding Heads of Terms: Key considerations for the leasing of commercial property
This article explains Heads of Terms in depth and highlights key considerations in relation to the leasing of commercial property.
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Claiming R&D tax relief: Commonly asked questions around HMRC enquiries
The article covers frequently asked questions by companies and accountants regarding HMRC enquiries, changes to the R&D tax relief claims process and how to dea…
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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards: Anticipating changes in NI and exploring available tax relief for landlords
Recent research published by CBRE NI indicated that 75% of Belfast office stock may be obsolete by 2030 if energy efficiency legislation already in place in England…
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‘Boomers’ to ‘zoomers’: the turning tide of the pensions industry
Here we take a look at what the future may hold for the pensions industry and what key drivers are at play.
Podcasts from our experts
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The Purpose Pod: Helen Burgess - Supporting people with fertility challenges
In this episode we speak to one of Gateley Legal’s employment lawyers, Helen Burgess, a campaigner for the better treatment of those going through fertility treatme…
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Talking Business podcast: The limits of a limitation of liability clause
In this episode we highlight changes for companies under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023; explain the limits of a limitation of liability cla…
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The Purpose Pod: Cancer Awareness Trust – transforming every individual’s cancer journey
In this episode Lee and Andlyn speak to Tony Colville, managing director of The Cancer Awareness Trust, and Fiona Debney, legal director and head of our not for pro…
Our latest deals and work highlights
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Advising Poundstretcher Ltd on its sale to Fortress Investment Group
We have advised Poundstretcher Ltd on the sale of the high street retailer to US investment firm Fortress Investment Group.
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Advising Serif Group on sale of Affinity to Canva
We advised the shareholders of Serif Group, the company behind the Affinity platform, on its acquisition by Canva, Inc.
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Advising Palatine Private Equity on its investment in Isle Utilities
We advised Palatine Private Equity on its majority investment in Isle Utilities. The investment marks the fourth investment made from Palatine’s Impact Fund II whic…
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Advising TeacherActive on key strategic investment by Pricoa Private Capital
We advised leading education sector recruitment agency TeacherActive on the capital growth investment by Pricoa Private Capita.
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Residential development team completes two milestone deals for Avant Homes
Our residential development team has successfully completed two significant deals for Avant Homes, both of which were led by partner, Leanne Murray.
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Advising Praetura Ventures on £100m Northern Powerhouse NW Equity Fund
We advised Praetura Ventures as fund manager in respect of the constitution, structuring and establishment of the second generation of the Northern Powerhouse equit…
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Advising on the sale of Road Traffic Solutions to BUKO
We advised the selling shareholders and management on the sale of Road Traffic Solutions, a specialist traffic and event management solutions company, to Netherland…
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Advising Bridges on divestment of Vegetarian Express to NVM Private Equity
We advised Bridges Fund Management on the sale of Vegetarian Express, the UK’s leading specialist plant-based food ingredient supplier, to NVM Private Equity.
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Advising Connection Capital on MBO of Winder Power Holdings
We advised Connection Capital and its investor clients on the management buyout of Leeds-based Winder Power Holdings.
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Advising on the sale of Huntswood to ResultsCX
We acted for the shareholders of Huntswood Group on its sale to US-based ResultsCX, a global provider of customer experience management services.
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Advising Hyperion Equity Partners on launch of Ranger Fire and Security
We advised on the launch of Ranger Fire and Security, a best of breed platform to meet the full range of fire safety and security needs of corporates, public and th…
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Removing false Companies House listing linking client to sanctioned politician
We recently removed a false Companies House listing connecting a Ukrainian client to a sanctioned Russian politician.
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Helping MacroArt secure future production growth in Europe and the US
We advised the shareholders of MacroArt on the sale of the business to Moss, a premium graphics, complex structures, and custom installations provider.
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Supporting Titan Wealth Holdings on its acquisition of Aspira Corporate Solutions
We have supported Titan Wealth Holdings on its acquisition of financial planning firm Aspira Corporate Solutions.
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Advising Palatine Private Equity on BK Plus Limited investment
We acted for Palatine Private Equity on their investment in and acquisition of accountancy firm, BK Plus Limited.
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Advising on acquisition of majority shareholding in Binns Fencing Ltd
We have worked with Adam Binns on the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Binns Fencing Ltd, which was established by his grandfather 86 years ago.
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Delivering a mid-term review of the Invest Bristol and Bath service for the West of England Combined Authority
We delivered an independent mid-term review of the Invest Bristol and Bath service for the West of England Combined Authority to assure continued effectiveness and …
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Triple business acquisition completed for Soris Acquisition
We have completed the acquisition of three businesses on behalf of new client Soris Acquisition, the parent company of Water Direct.
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R&D tax credits success for Alkimi
Our Gateley Capitus specialist R&D tax credits advisers supported Alkimi with a full-service solution when claiming for research and development activity for th…
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Advising a consortium on acquisition of Farmison & Co
We have advised a consortium on its acquisition of multiple award-winning online meat retailer Farmison & Co.