The UK Government passed the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2003 (the Act) on 26 October 2023. The Act introduces significant changes to reduce, if not eradicate, economic criminal acti...
If your cookie compliance isn’t in order, expect a call from the ICO!
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a warning that where cookies are being used by companies in a way that is not compliant with data privacy laws, they “can expect to see us co...
Monitoring employees in and away from the workplace
The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has published helpful guidance on lawful employer monitoring of staff in and away from the workplace. The information provides advice on how companies can co...
Personal data to flow from the UK to US again from 12 October 2023
The eagerly awaited UK to US personal data bridge will come into effect on 12 October 2023. A UK extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework means that cumbersome additional safeguards will no longe...
UK-US Personal Data Bridge Imminent
The US has taken steps to implement the UK-US “data bridge”, allowing for the free flow of personal data between the countries. On 18 September 2023, the US Attorney General designated the UK as a...
Opening a Corporate Bank Account in the UK for Overseas Owned Companies
When considering options for opening a corporate bank account in the UK, businesses have several choices, including: Brick-and-Mortar Banks: Brick-and-mortar banks, also known as high street banks, ar...
FREE GUIDE: Fundamentals of Mergers & Acquisitions
When it comes to mergers, acquisitions and disposals of companies or businesses (M&A), it is vital to have a thorough understanding of the transaction process in order to protect your interests an...
Negotiating Venture Capital Transactions – Part 2 of 2
This blogpost is the second of a 2-part series that provides foreign and UK-based businesses and investors an overview of the issues and considerations associated with negotiating and structuring vent...
Negotiating Venture Capital Transactions – Part 1 of 2
This blogpost is the first of a 2-part series that provides foreign and UK-based businesses and investors an overview of the issues and considerations associated with negotiating and structuring ventu...
Legal considerations for CEOs in 2023
As we move further into 2023, CEOs and their executive teams are facing an increasingly complex legal landscape that demands careful consideration and proactive measures. From evolving regulations to ...
