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The EU recently revealed its proposal for a new Regulation to combat the use of forced labour in the production of goods. A key aim of this new Regulation is that it will be used alongside other initiatives within both the EU and externally, in order to further eliminate modern day slavery from supply chains.
Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce that its Pro Bono team won "Innovation in Responsible Business" at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards 2022. Additionally, Travers Smith was ranked as the 16th "Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe", whilst Sam Cottman was commended for his Pro Bono work and Shawn Curran was listed as one of 10 legal 'Intrapreneurs'.
Commercial & Technology partner, James Longster, and senior associate Richard Offord, shine a light on some of the relevant and most pressing developments in the tech sector. This series comprises of 7 episodes, which are available as both videos and podcasts.
Commercial, IP & Technology Senior Associate, Richard Offord, discusses the 'Great Developer Drought' and the IP, data and confidentiality issues that can arise when hiring software developers overseas.
Surging commodity prices are creating headaches in the tech and automotive sectors, with the cost of key materials such as lithium, cobalt and nickel (key components in electric car batteries) rising following supply chain disruptions associated with Covid and the war in Ukraine.
Welcome to the eighth edition of our quarterly disputes newsletter, which covers key developments in the dispute resolution world over the last three months or so.
The High Court has ruled in favour of a spread betting firm that exercised its sole discretion in closing out a client's trading position during a period of significant market volatility.
The Government has published legislation giving it wide-ranging powers to revoke or reform retained EU law. Among other things, it includes a proposal for the majority of retained EU legislation to expire at the end of 2023, unless expressly preserved in some form.
Travers Smith LLP has advised AURELIUS Equity Opportunities ("AURELIUS"), a pan-European alternative investment firm, on its disposal of Briar Chemicals Limited, the UK's leading agrochemical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation, to Safex Chemicals India Limited.
Travers Smith LLP has advised longstanding client Graphite Capital on its agreement to acquire Digital Space, a leading secure, connected cloud managed service provider, from Horizon Capital.
On 27 September 2022, the English High Court granted summary judgment and declaratory relief in favour of the bank Dexia Crediop SpA ("Dexia") on a number of issues arising in its claim against the Italian province of Pesaro e Urbino ("Pesaro"). In bringing its claim, Dexia has sought declarations regarding the validity and enforceability of interest rate swaps executed between the parties in 2003 and 2005.
The Arbitration Act 1996 (the "Act") provides a framework for arbitration proceedings seated in England and Wales or Northern Ireland. It has played a key role in cementing London's status as a leading seat for commercial arbitrations.
A regular briefing for the alternative asset management industry.
In the recent decision in Pickett v Balkind [2022] EWHC 2226 (TCC), the High Court considered the circumstances in which injunctive relief can be obtained following the mistaken disclosure of privileged documents. The decision provides a useful restatement of the legal principles underpinning privilege in court proceedings.