2018

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Shearman & Sterling Advises Tele2 on Its Proposed $3.3 Billion Merger with Com Hem

15th January 2018
Shearman & Sterling is advising Tele2 on the US aspects of its proposed approximately $3.3 billion merger with Com Hem. Under the terms of the merger, Com Hem will be merged into Tele2 and each Com Hem share will be converted into the right to receive 1.0374 Class B shares of the surviving company and […]
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Have Banks Been Able to Deal with PSD2 and Open Banking Compliance?

15th January 2018
The Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2 came into force this weekend on Saturday 13th January, with the Europe-wide legislation set to change the way that banks operate. Consumers will be able to instruct their banks to share data securely with third parties, making it easier to transfer funds, compare products and manage their accounts. However, […]
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What Is MiFID II and How Will It Impact SMEs

12th January 2018
So MiFID II just came into force at the beginning of the month, and if you didn’t keep up to date, you’re likely really confused about what it entails and how it might affect you. Felicia Meyerowitz Singh, Co-founder and CEO of Akoni Hub, explains for Lawyer Monthly. MiFID II (Markets in Financial Instruments Directives […]
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10 Top Surveying Tips for Conveyancers

12th January 2018
The conveyancing process usually involves the input of a chartered surveyor, often carrying out a simple mortgage valuation or a more detailed report. Here Robert Desbruslais, Director at Desbruslais Chartered Surveyors gives lawyer monthly his top ten advice points that will help conveyancers guide their clients. 1. A valuation is not a survey A residential […]
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Celebrate Cambridgeshire at Poets House Hotel

11th January 2018
The perfect break for summer is a trip to Ely, where you can explore and celebrate medieval and modern times, surrounded by a cathedral that stands triumphant over an award-winning hotel. Home to 21 bedrooms including eight master suites, the Poet’s House Hotel, which has been awarded 4 AA Silver Stars, welcomes guests to explore […]
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7 Need to Know Essentials Before Studying Litigation

11th January 2018
Are you interested in studying litigation? Do you want to become a litigator but you are not certain about what this career entails? If your answer to either one of these two questions is yes, Rosemary Jones, a professional legal blogger has some valuable insight, with the latest addition to our Law School & Careers […]
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BBC Situation Cause for Concern Among Employers Who Are Preparing for Gender Pay Gap Reporting?

11th January 2018
Following the decision from Carrie Gracie to leave her post as the BBC's China editor, as she felt there was "big gap" in terms of pay between her and her male counterparts, Lorraine Heard, Legal Director at transatlantic law Womble Bond Dickinson, looks at whether the situation at the BBC should be a cause for […]
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