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Browne Jacobson partner Jeanne Kelly elected President of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce
Legal Update
A new digital safe space – How does the EU Digital Services Act affect insurers?
Published Article
Investing in healthcare in Saudi Arabia under the new regulatory framework
Press Release - Firm news
Dublin firm Browne Jacobson strengthens growing TMT practice with promotion of dispute resolution specialist
Legal Update
Update on data protection claims - Austrian Post Case
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advise on disposal of Sella Controls to HIMA Group
Legal Update
DSA approved: Targeted Advertising Rules explained
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advise environmental giant Suez on its £2bn international acquisition of former waste management business
Browne Jacobson’s lawyers have advised Suez SA and its shareholders on its acquisition of its former UK waste management business – Suez R&R UK - from French headquartered business Veolia for an enterprise value of £2 billion.
Press Release
Browne Jacobson appoints its first Non-Executive to Chair to support its corporate sector strategy board
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson opens first overseas office with Dublin launch
Legal Update
The Omnibus Directive is almost here
Opinion
Right to Work Checks: Changes from 6 April 2022
From 6 April 2022, right to work checks on all migrant or settled prospective employees must be online and checks on British or Irish nationals will be manual (free) or digital (charged for).
On-Demand
NFTs and Smart Contracts - an in-house lawyers perspective
Opinion
Draft Bill published to establish a Register of Overseas Entities
The Government has this week published the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill as part of its measures to crack down on foreign criminals using property in this country to launder money. The Bill proposes the establishment of a Register of Overseas Entities to be maintained by Companies House.
Opinion
Are whistleblowers entitled to keep their employer’s confidential documents?
In Nissan v Passi, the High Court recently considered the issue of an employee retaining confidential documents belonging to his former employer in the context of the employer’s application for an injunction seeking the return of such documents from the employee.
Opinion
The new point-based system: a complex and costly system in need of simplification
The immigration control tools now being used by the UK government which combine high costs, complex application system, salary threshold and exclusion of low skilled worker are having a significant detrimental effect on the business ability of UK based companies to employ EEA staff in the UK.
Press Release
Browne Jacobson celebrates innovative French and British tech business talent at the Franco-British Business Awards 2021
Our corporate French Group & tech lawyers celebrated as Scaleflex won ‘Tech launch’ award at this year’s Franco-British Business Awards.
On-Demand
Aiming for Net Zero – what is the Real Estate sector in the UK and China doing?
China and the UK have both made commitments to aim for net-zero carbon and the built environment is acknowledged as playing a significant part in that.
Legal Update
Corporate finance update - May 2021
The Browne Jacobson corporate finance team continues to be a leading advisor, receiving recognition as the go-to advisor, for corporate M&A and private equity transactions.
Guide
Brexit overview: intellectual property and Brexit
We can how help you understand the potential issues that any changes will have on your business.
Guide
Brexit overview: competition law and Brexit
We can how help you understand the potential issues that any changes will have on your business.
Guide
Brexit overview: your corporate structure and Brexit
We can help you navigate uncertainty, mitigate any legal risks and even find ways for your organisation to capitalise through a more efficient corporate structure.
Guide
Brexit overview: your use of data and Brexit
Despite the lack of clarity around Brexit, there are key data issues that can be addressed now. We can help you with the steps you need to take to mitigate the risks.
Guide
Brexit overview: your commercial contracts and Brexit
Although there is significant uncertainty over how Brexit will affect organisations trading across the EEA, we can help you put together an appropriate action plan.
Guide
Brexit overview: your people and Brexit
Despite the uncertainty, however, we can help you take some sensible steps now to prepare your workforce for the implications of Brexit.
Legal Update
The Internal Market Bill – an overview
The United Kingdom Internal Market Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 09 September 2020 (the Bill), provoking much debate and attracting criticism from many. But what exactly is contained within the Bill?
Training
Parallel Imports - what brand and IP owners need to know
Parallel importers seek to exploit price differentials for goods sold in different countries. The EU principle of exhaustion of rights prevents businesses from enforcing their IP rights to restrict this secondary trade within the EU if the goods were first marketed in the EU with their consent, other than in limited circumstances.
Press Release
Law firm wins prestigious Franco British Lawyers Society’s Champagne Louis Roederer prize
National law firm Browne Jacobson has won an award celebrating organisations that have demonstrated an “outstanding contribution” to helping French women lawyers practise in London.
Legal Update
Third country bidders and goods in the EU procurement market
On 24 July 2019 the European Commission issued ‘Guidance on the participation of third country bidders and good in the EU procurement market’ which provides practical advice to EU contracting authorities on how to deal with bidders from outside of the EU.
Press Release
Browne Jacobson ranked as one of UK’s ten most active dealmakers
Law firm Browne Jacobson has been named as one of the most active M&A advisers in the UK for the first half of 2019, according to an independent report.
Legal Update
Government publishes response to Joint Committee report on the draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill
Last month we reported that the House of Lords and House of Commons Joint Committee report on the draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill had been published.
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises Dalet on acquisition of Flex Media Platform business from Ooyala
Browne Jacobson has advised French based Dalet Digital Media Systems (Dalet), a provider of Media Asset Management (MAM) solutions, software and services for broadcasters and digital content providers, on its acquisition of Ooyala’s Flex Media Platform business.
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises on Bridge Farm Group sale to Canadian based Sundial Growers
Browne Jacobson's Nottingham office has advised the shareholders on the sale of Bridge Farm Group to Canadian cannabis producer Sundial Growers Inc for an undisclosed consideration.
Legal Update
The new Points Based System - the Government begins consultation with selected groups
It was announced on 17 June 2019 that the UK Government will start discussions with 5 new advisory groups in preparation for the new skills-based immigration system that will be introduced following the UK’s departure from the European Union.
Legal Update
Headline Brexit issues for the energy sector
In this update, we review various aspects of a ‘no deal’ Brexit and the Withdrawal Agreement which organisations in the energy sector should know about.
Published Article
Deal or no deal - the impact of Brexit for the gas industry
In the wake of the Brexit withdrawal deal being unequivocally rejected by Members of Parliament on 15 January 2019, there is significant uncertainty for not only the gas sector but for the economy in general.
Legal Update
Changes to Tier 1- Introducing the New ‘Innovator’ and ‘Start-up' visas
The Home Office recently announced substantial changes to Tier 1 of the PBS.