13 February 2024
Legal Agony Aunt for Tech Episode 1 - IP ownership issues
Caroline Sheldon from our Corporate, Commercial & Finance team answers queries around tech. This query relates to IP rights for a startup founder.
1 February 2024
Court of Appeal Slams the Brakes on Automatic Conversion of Shares
A decision of the Court of Appeal last year in the case of DnaNudge v Ventura Capital casts doubt on the application of articles which are commonly used by companies with outside investors.
29 January 2024
Changes affecting financial promotions for High Net Worth Individuals and Sophisticated Investors: what you need to know
As of 31 January 2024, significant changes are set to take effect in the certification process for high net worth individuals (HNWI) and sophisticated investors. These amendments, extending across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, will impact the financial promotions landscape, requiring individuals and firms to adapt to the new rules.
16 January 2024
Corporate transparency provisions introduced in the US
The US has introduced corporate transparency provisions which require certain entities to report information about their beneficial owners.
20 November 2023
The UK-US Data Bridge: A Shift in Transatlantic Data Sharing
On 12 October 2023, the UK-US Data Bridge (the “Data Bridge”) came into force, transforming the way both nations handle the flow of information across their borders. In this blog we explore the position before and after the introduction of the Data Bridge, looking at the key implications, benefits and challenges associated with the transatlantic data-sharing initiative.