Our latest articles
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Pensions Insight: 19 August to 9 September 2024
In this insight we provide our usual update on recent pensions developments including the payment of £9.8m compensation to Norton Motorcycles pension scheme members…
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New Homes Quality Board case study: Information provided concerning streetlight positioning
This insight considers the recent case study published by the NHQB in relation to a complaint brought by a homeowner regarding the information supplied about street…
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SDLT and the hold over headache
“Holding over” occurs when tenants remain in occupation of a property after the term of their lease has expired. In this insight we focus on the practicalities resu…
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New Homes Quality Board case study: proximity of adjacent properties
This insight considers the recent case study published by the NHQB in relation to a complaint brought by a homeowner regarding the proximity of adjacent properties …
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Are four-day working weeks on the horizon?
With the Government considering introducing the right for all full-time employees to be able to request a four-day working week, we explain what this might mean for…
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Hard choices: planning for possible changes to CGT
In light of the Government’s comments that ‘hard choices’ will need to be made in respect of the country’s finances, much thought and speculation has turned to the …
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How to support employees who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease in the workplace
September marks World Alzheimer’s Month. Here, we take a look at how businesses can help employees who may be impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type …
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‘Skating on thin ice’ – Court of Appeal rules that contractor can terminate for repeated late payment
Providence Building Services Ltd v Hexagon has generated significant interest since the High Court’s decision in favour of the employer was reversed by the Court of…
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Corporate update: the latest corporate law developments September 2024
This month we explain why a non-compete restriction was found to be unenforceable; review the FCA’s UK prospectus regime proposals; and highlight a case in which a …
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Equity capital markets reform: where are we now?
An overview of the regulatory reforms impacting the UK equity capital markets at the moment and their potential effect.
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Pensions Insight: 5 to 19 August 2024
An update on the LTA abolition regulations, the Chancellor’s call for increased UK pension fund investment, phase one of the Government’s pension review, and other …
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How the relevance of your leadership framework dictates the success of assessment activities
In this article we discuss Kiddy & Partners’ Leadership Framework and why ensuring its relevance is crucial.
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DIFC Court of Appeal clarifies law on crypto assets
A recent DIFC judgment has provided much-needed clarity on the legal status of crypto assets, recognising them as a distinct third category of property.
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A year in review: what the latest HSE statistics tell us about worker safety in 2024
The Health & Safety Executive’s latest report on work-related fatalities paints a lamentably familiar picture. Here, we outline five key points from this year’s…
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Amazon takedowns and unjustified threats
In this insight we investigate how an Amazon takedown notice can be a communication which amounts to a “threat of infringement proceedings”.
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Unlocking potential: how to develop people using a leadership framework
In this article we explore how you can develop your people by using a leadership framework.
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Section 30(1)(g) applications: a warning to all landlords
We consider a recent case which explores section 30(1)(g) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and the requirements for a landlord seeking to oppose a tenancy renewa…
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Collateral warranties and the ability to adjudicate
This article details a highly anticipated Supreme Court judgment for the construction industry, which provides clarity for the use of adjudication under collateral …
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TPR final draft funding code laid before Parliament: key points to note
In this insight we provide a detailed overview of the final draft defined benefit funding code of practice.
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Pensions Insight: 29 July to 5 August 2024
Here we provide an overview of the changes made to the final draft DB funding code and a round-up of recent key pensions developments.
Podcasts from our experts
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The Purpose Pod: Ken Titchen - Pride in the workplace
We are proud to be ranked in the top 100 in this year’s Stonewall Workplace Equality Index. In this episode of the Purpose Pod we speak to Ken Titchen, head of the …
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Talking Data Protection: International data transfers
In our very first Talking Data Protection podcast episode, we discuss international data transfers. We consider what the rules are under the latest GDPR, the curren…
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New ways, New habits: Personality profiling for dynamic group coaching
In this episode we take a look at the use of personality profiling in group and team coaching – specifically Facet5. Our experts discuss the five facets: Will, Ener…
Our latest deals and work highlights
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Advising Palatine on its acquisition of The MOLE Clinic
We advised Palatine Private Equity on the acquisition of a majority shareholding in a healthcare business specialising in skin cancer screening.
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Advising on the sale of Direct Tyre Management
We advised the shareholders, including Palatine Private Equity, on the sale of the UK’s leading independent provider of outsourced tyre management services, Direct …
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Advising Langley Holdings on GKN Hydrogen acquisition
We advised Langley Holdings, the UK-based engineering and industrial manufacturing group, on its acquisition of GKN Hydrogen from Dowlais Group.
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Advising Maven on significant investment in health and pharmaceutical products business
We advised Maven and SWIF Maven Equity Finance on a significant investment in Covestus, the owner and operator of brands in the consumer healthcare and pharmaceutic…
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Supporting LDC’s investment in Deltron
We have advised our long-standing client LDC on its investment in Deltron.
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Advising shareholders and management on Ethos Partners buyout of Bray Group
We have successfully advised the shareholders and management team on Ethos Partners’ investment in leading healthcare manufacturer and supplier Bray Group.
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Advising on triple agency merger backed by Waterland Private Equity
We advised three leading UK creative agencies on their merger to create Further, a new end-to-end creative group backed by Waterland Private Equity and Shawbrook.
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Advising Titan Wealth on multiple acquisitions
We have successfully advised on a brace of significant acquisitions for Titan Wealth Holdings.
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Advising CACI on acquisition of Rowe IT
We have successfully advised CACI, a leading data and technology solutions company, on its acquisition of Rowe IT Holdings Limited.
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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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Changing Places: Helping clients relocate
A few examples of our lawyers and surveyors working together to deliver all aspects of relocating a business.
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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.