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In light of the ongoing uncertainty over increases in US tariffs, we look at the contractual implications for both suppliers and customers involved in international trade. This briefing discusses who pays, including the impact of Incoterms, and whether parties can avoid their contractual obligations based on force majeure clauses, material adverse change (MAC) clauses or frustration.
How concerned should franchisors be about the recent trend of attempted claims against franchisors over misconduct by their franchisees, and which areas of law pose the greatest risk?
Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.
Travers Smith has advised Equisoft Inc. on the sale of Altus Consulting, its UK insurance, investments and financial services advisory services business, to Accenture.
Leading independent law firm Travers Smith LLP announces that it is to open a new office in Brussels, the heart of the European Union, further strengthening its international Competition Practice.
Travers Smith is currently advising two healthcare REITs - Care REIT plc and Assura plc - on their public takeovers by US bidders, further highlighting the recent theme of consolidation in the London REIT market.
Travers Smith has advised Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG, a global leader in private banking and wealth management, on its acquisition of a 70% stake in Saxo Bank A/S from Geely Financials Denmark A/S (a subsidiary of Geely Holding) and Mandatum Group.
For businesses within the scope of the Online Safety Act, achieving compliance and swiftly adapting to extensive new guidance is a significant challenge. The contrasting approaches in Europe to online safety and the tensions with the US over content moderation further complicate the landscape.
Welcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.
Travers Smith has advised Steve Madden (Nasdaq: SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of fashion footwear, accessories and apparel, on a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based Kurt Geiger from a group led by Cinven for an enterprise value of approximately £289m in cash.
Travers Smith has advised Safestore Holdings plc, a long-standing client and one of Europe's largest owners and operators of self-storage with properties in the UK, France, Netherlands, Spain and Belgium, on its 50/50 joint venture with Nuveen, a leading global asset manager, to acquire Easybox, Italy's second largest self-storage operator by number of stores, for €175m.
Travers Smith has advised Duni AB (Duni Group), Sweden-headquartered market-leading company in providing sustainable and circular solutions for restaurants, catering, and the food industry, on the acquisition of the UK-based tableware company Poppies Europe Ltd (Poppies). The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval in the UK and customary closing conditions, and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.
Travers Smith has advised Indicor, LLC, a leading diversified industrial solutions company specialising in mission-critical technologies, on the acquisition of Aquam Water Services and Orbis Intelligent Systems.
The first ever judgment on the UK Government's application of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 ('NSIA') has been handed down. With a focus on the procedural aspects of the review, the High Court upheld the Government's decision to require LetterOne (ultimately owned by Russian nationals, including individuals subject to UK sanctions) to divest the entirety of its shareholding in Upp, a fibre broadband start-up.
Many businesses may not have heard of the European Accessibility Act ("EAA"). If it has slipped under your radar, now is the time to take note because this legislation has a broad reach across many sectors, significant implications for product and services design (as well as documentation) and a looming compliance deadline. The EAA becomes applicable from 28 June 2025 and aims to ensure that many categories of consumer products and services, particularly digital technologies ranging from payment terminals and smartphones to banking services and online shops, are accessible to all, including people with disabilities.
US PE sponsors, and their portfolio companies, have continued to execute a significant number of UK public takeovers - launching bids for UK companies listed across both the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and AIM.
Find the latest news, views and our analysis of all the key announcements.
Our round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in UK law and practice for our international stakeholders.