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Expert Legal Comments on Today’s Queen’s Speech

21st June 2017
At the heart of the Queen’s speech today were an array of proposed bills that prepare the UK for a smooth exit from the European Union. Of 27 bills, eight pertain directly to Brexit and its implications for key sectors. There are bills to convert EU laws to UK laws and some measures on immigration, […]
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Keir Starmer: 'Brexit is an Opportunity for Sensible Immigration Rules'

5th June 2017
Labour is in a tough position when it comes to Brexit. In its heartlands in the north, the party's traditional supporters voted to leave the European Union but in its urban strongholds they voted heavily to remain. Keir Starmer, the shadow Brexit secretary, is in the unenviable position of balancing those two opposing demands. I […]
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Managing Cross–Border Deals

31st May 2017
More and more companies are pushing into new territories, counting on their ability to buy in talent and new business to expand. This has always been the case but now we are seeing increasing investment and risk taking on less developed countries, on a more frequent basis. In these transactions, you have the same issues […]
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The European Courts and Brexit

31st May 2017
Businesses need to keep its eyes and ears on how matters develop over the Brexit negotiation period. Peter Sellar states that while it seems that the UK Government wishes to keep matters secret, the EU can be counted on to be transparent. He expands: “Thanks to that, we will be able to keep track of […]
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Knocking Down Construction Disputes

30th May 2017
Barbara is a trusted adviser and international authority on setting strategy and delivery of projects. She has received two doctorate degrees from British universities and has produced a body of published works endorsed by the leading global professional associations. She exemplifies an approach to life as a project manager that everything we face is a […]
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Brexit & Your EU Trade Marks: Is it Time for an IP Audit?

19th May 2017
The UK government triggered Article 50 on 29th March 2017. However, there is still little clarity on the repercussions of Brexit for European Union trade marks (EUTMs), including the issue of non-use. One practical issue that is likely to arise is the unexpected risk of possible revocation claims. EUTMs are vulnerable to revocation if they […]
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Your Thoughts: Will Your Business Have to Move to the EU Post-Brexit?

3rd May 2017
Last week Governor of the Bank of England and Chairman of the G20's Financial Stability Board, Mark Carney said London is “effectively, the investment banker for Europe.” Many believe companies and financial institutions should move their trading to the continent, while others believe this is non-sensical given London’s capital position globally and in the markets. […]
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General Counsel at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

2nd May 2017
As General Counsel, Ann Shuman is responsible for advising senior management and the DTCC Board of Directors on legal and regulatory matters. She also manages the company’s global legal team and serves on a variety of internal governance committees.  Even though she states: “that’s really no different from the General Counsel role at any large, […]
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The Impact of GDPR For Lawyers – What You Need to Know

28th April 2017
This article has been written by Andrea Wallack, CEO and Founder of NightOwl Discovery. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is scheduled to come into force on 25 May 2018. It will apply to all companies worldwide that process the personal data of European Union (EU) citizens –tightening the rules for obtaining valid consent for using […]
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Legal Sector Leads the Way in Prep for GDPR, Despite Brexit

24th April 2017
The legal sector has been praised for leading the way on preparations for the EU General Data Protection Regulation – after a survey revealed other industries are mistakenly ditching reforms because of Brexit. The regulation, which has been years in the pipeline, is designed to harmonise data protection regulation across Europe and provide citizens with […]
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