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                <title>New episode out now! A new era for HR podcast series</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to our &#x27;A new era for HR&#x27; podcast series. In these three episodes, members of our Employment and Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions teams will explore how AI is reshaping HR - translating legal considerations to practical insights and best practices.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:26:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>UK Legal Update - Spring 2026</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the Spring edition of our biannual update, we review recent developments in UK law and practice and scan the horizon for future changes which may have an impact on businesses operating in or trading with the UK.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:34:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Spring 2026</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:25:12 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Inflexion on the acquisition of Marioff</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Inflexion on its agreement to acquire Marioff, a global leader in high-pressure water mist fire suppression. The investment is being made by Inflexion&#x2019;s Buyout Fund VI and is the seventh investment that Inflexion has made in the Nordic region.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:31:28 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Boilerplate bites: notices, termination and consequences of termination</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this four minute video, we discuss some of the key pitfalls with those mundane &#x2013; but often quite important &#x2013; clauses in commercial agreements known as boilerplate.  Sarah Robinson, Nick Brady, Mike Ross and Jonathan Rush explain some of the key points to watch out for.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:11:52 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Conflict in the Middle East &#x2013; legal solutions to help build business resilience</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The outbreak of war in the Middle East has delivered a series of economic and operational shocks and a stark reminder of the fragility of global supply chains. For businesses, the conflict has not only intensified immediate financial, logistical and operational pressures, but also highlighted the critical importance of:&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;&#x2022;&#x9;clear contractual protections; and &#xD;&#xA;&#x2022;&#x9;adaptable operational strategies.]]></description>
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                            Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:50:41 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Late payment: UK to go ahead with &quot;strongest laws in G7&quot;</title>
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                            Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:19:31 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>An A-Z guide to data centre terminology</title>
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                            Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:13:21 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Automotive Supply Chain Risks: Lessons from JLR and First Brands</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Recent months have thrown automotive supply chain risks into the spotlight, with the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) cyber attack and the collapse of First Brands Group providing stark reminders that supply disruptions can strike from multiple fronts and have wide-ranging consequences.&#xD;&#xA;Both cases make it clear that disruption can stem from cyber, financial, operational and geopolitical events, with impacts quickly felt throughout the value chain.&#xD;&#xA;We discuss five key areas of supply chain risk for a...]]></description>
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                            Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:35:37 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Get ready for the new data protection complaints handling rules</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Organisations need to ensure that their processes for handling data protection complaints meet new rules under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) ahead of a 19 June 2026 deadline. The new rules are designed to facilitate complaints being made directly to the data controller and include mandatory information requirements and timeframes. This briefing unpacks the new complaints regime and supporting ICO guidance, with practical steps that businesses should consider to ensure compliance.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:39:56 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What does the US Supreme Court&#x27;s tariff ruling mean for exporters to the US?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 20 February 2026, the US Supreme Court ruled that a wide range of tariffs imposed by President Trump in 2025 were unlawful. In response, he has stated that he intends to impose 15% tariffs under a different statute. We look at the implications for exporters to the US.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:10:04 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Dryrobe&#xAE; v Caesr Group: Why a pro-active brand strategy can be pivotal to the enforcement and protection of intellectual property rights</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Dryrobe Limited v Caesr Group Limited (t/a D-Robe Outdoors) judgment handed down late last year refers to the &quot;relentless efforts&quot; made by Dryrobe&#xAE; to monitor and police the use of its brand. These efforts were not only crucial to Dryrobe&#xAE;&#x27;s successful infringement claims against D-Robe, but also to its successful defence against counterclaims that Dryrobe&#xAE;&#x27;s trade marks should be invalidated or revoked on the basis that the terms &quot;dryrobe&quot; and &quot;dry robe&quot; had become generic, common names...]]></description>
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                            Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:50:43 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Beware &quot;standard&quot; termination clauses: key lessons from the Court of Appeal</title>
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                            Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:40:42 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>UK&#x27;s data protection reforms take effect - a new era for automated decision-making</title>
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                            Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:16:41 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>The new heat networks regime: what do regulated businesses need to do and when?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Although the new regulatory regime for heat networks came into force on 27 January 2026, a number of aspects are being phased in over the next 12 months. We look at what businesses caught by the regime need to do &#x2013; and when.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:17:30 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What does the Warm Homes Plan mean for the UK&#x27;s energy and infrastructure sector?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government&#x27;s Warm Homes Plan sets out its vision for the transition from fossil fuels to low carbon energy for residential accommodation in the UK. We discuss the implications for businesses involved in new build projects, heat networks and other clean energy technology, together with the retrofit of existing properties, including the private rented sector.  We also highlight the opportunities that the plan offers for businesses interested in providing finance for energy efficiency upg...]]></description>
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                            Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:53:09 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>UK late payment reform: what does it mean for business?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government is consulting on major changes to the law on late payment.  These range from powers to fine businesses which fail to pay their suppliers on time through to measures which would prohibit credit periods of more than 60 days and restrict customers&#x27; ability to withhold payment.  In this briefing, we look at how these proposals would impact businesses in practice.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:54:05 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>A new era for HR: navigating AI with best practice</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As AI rapidly transforms the workplace, it is essential for HR professionals to stay ahead of the legal, ethical, and practical developments shaping the future of people management.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:13:20 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises FourLeaf Capital on its investment in Meaco and associated financing arrangements</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised FourLeaf Capital on its majority investment in Meaco, the UK&#x27;s leading provider of award-winning air treatment and in-room climate control products.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:00:04 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>The UK&#x27;s new subscription contracts regime: what, when and why?</title>
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                            Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:58:54 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Burger King UK on new financing arrangements and the extension of its master franchise agreement</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised longstanding client Burger King UK on its new financing arrangements and the extension of its master franchise agreement with a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:33:31 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Marshall Group on third carve-out transaction of 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised long-standing client Marshall Group on the sale of Marshall Land Systems Limited to Flowing River Capital, an indigenous-owned and led investment firm based in Saskatchewan, Canada.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:51:49 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Autumn Budget 2025: Sustainability</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Autumn Budget 2025: a Sustainability Stocktake.&#xD;&#xA;Stay informed with our expert Autumn Budget 2025 analysis. Explore key highlights, tax changes, spending reviews, and economic impacts. Get in-depth insights and updates to help individuals and businesses navigate the latest UK budget developments.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:17:55 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What can businesses hope to gain from the EU&#x27;s Digital Omnibus?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Less red tape and a simpler path to compliance&#x2014;particularly for smaller businesses. Fostering innovation, AI, and data-driven growth, while not compromising fundamental rights. These are the European Commission&#x2019;s aims in proposing a set of sweeping reforms under the &#x201C;Digital Omnibus&#x201D; on 19 November 2025: two draft regulations (one for AI, one for data), along with a suite of other measures to consolidate and simplify the EU&#x2019;s digital rulebook. This briefing looks at how the proposed changes t...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:48:08 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>How should B2C businesses respond to the CMA&#x27;s enforcement action on misleading pricing?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Competition and Markets Authority has launched its first consumer investigations using the tough new enforcement powers it acquired in April 2025 &#x2013; which include the ability to impose fines of up to 10% of turnover.  We look at why it&#x27;s chosen to focus on pricing and what B2C businesses can do to reduce their risk of being next on the CMA&#x27;s &quot;hit list&quot;.]]></description>
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                            Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:04:49 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>The UK&#x2019;s new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK government has recently introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill to Parliament, with the objective of strengthening the UK&#x2019;s defences against cyber threats to systems most critical to daily life. Once in force (many of the substantive reforms require secondary legislation to be brought into effect), this legislation will extend direct regulation to a broader range of organisations underpinning essential services and key digital services &#x2013; incl...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:07:23 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Infrastructure and Energy Spotlight &#x2013; Autumn/Winter 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this edition, we look at the prospects for data centres in the UK, what to watch out for in the Budget and whether EU objections could derail UK planning reforms.  We also discuss the clean energy aspects of the UK&#x27;s Industrial Strategy, the impact of consumer law on the energy and infrastructure sectors, recent developments in sustainability reporting and the National Underground Asset Register.]]></description>
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                            Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:02:32 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>How to avoid making a contract before you&#x27;re ready</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[A recent Court of Appeal decision has highlighted the risk of entering into a contract via informal channels such as WhatsApp, emails, text messages and phone calls, before any formal written agreement has been drawn up. We look at how to ensure that you&#x27;re not committed until you&#x27;re actually ready to be legally bound.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:23:53 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>A (limited) win for the AI industry &#x2013; no secondary infringement in landmark UK copyright case</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[At its outset, the case before the UK High Court in Getty Images v Stability AI looked set to provide a definitive outcome to the copyright debate dividing &#x201C;two warring factions&#x201D; (as the trial judge put it)&#x2014;the creative industries and the AI industry. However, those hopes faded when Getty Images dropped its primary infringement claim at the end of the trial in June 2025, following insufficient evidence that Stability AI&#x27;s generative AI model, Stable Diffusion, had been trained within the UK....]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:34:06 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-limited-win-for-the-ai-industry-no-secondary-infringement-in-landmark-uk-copyright-case/</link>
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                <title>Changing regulation: your chance to get your views heard</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government has issued an open call for evidence asking for examples of where UK regulation inhibits growth, innovation and investment.  This is a good opportunity for businesses to make the case for Government to look again at aspects of law or regulation which may be well-intentioned, but are disproportionate in their effects.  The aim is to &quot;reduce the administrative burdens of regulation on business by 25%&quot;.  But time is short &#x2013; the call for evidence closes on 16 December 2025.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:29:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/changing-regulation-your-chance-to-get-your-views-heard/</link>
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                <title>Heat networks: less than 3 months until &quot;go live&quot; date for regulation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With the &quot;go live&quot; date for regulation of heat networks fast approaching (27 January 2026), network operators - and some landlords - need to make sure they&#x27;re prepared for the new regime.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:53:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/heat-networks-less-than-3-months-until-go-live-date-for-regulation/</link>
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                <title>The EBA&#x27;s proposed expansion of third-party risk management requirements</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Banking Authority (EBA) is preparing to usher in a Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)-style regime, but this time for non-ICT third-party arrangements. Its proposed draft guidelines significantly expand its former 2019 outsourcing guidelines and will lead to an overhaul of third-party risk management within EU financial services. This briefing sets out the key changes and next steps for firms in scope.  If implemented, the new guidelines will introduce a much broader, more...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:22:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-ebas-proposed-expansion-of-third-party-risk-management-requirements/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-ebas-proposed-expansion-of-third-party-risk-management-requirements/</guid>
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                <title>Outsourcing Spotlight &#x2013; Autumn/Winter 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we look at how to mitigate risks to outsourcings from cyber-attacks and the implications for customers and service providers of proposed reforms on late payment. We also discuss the Employment Rights Bill, cloud service switching, umbrella companies, what to watch out for in the Budget and AI literacy.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:51:28 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/outsourcing-spotlight-autumnwinter-2025/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/outsourcing-spotlight-autumnwinter-2025/</guid>
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                <title>UK Legal Update - Autumn 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the Autumn edition of our biannual update, we review recent developments in UK law and practice and scan the horizon for future changes which may have an impact on businesses operating in or trading with the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:00:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-legal-update-autumn-2025/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-legal-update-autumn-2025/</guid>
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                <title>Making data centres happen: what issues should real estate investors bear in mind when considering investing in data centre assets?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The data center event&#xD;&#xA;On 30 September 2025, Travers Smith hosted a bespoke event entitled &quot;Making Data Centres Happen&#x27;, exploring key themes in the evolution of this essential infrastructure asset class with a panel and a live audience. Several interesting themes emerged from their conversations, some of which are described here. This briefing looks at three of the key legal issues that were explored in relation to investing in data centres.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:45:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/making-data-centres-happen-what-issues-should-real-estate-investors-bear-in-mind-when-considering-investing-in-data-centre-assets/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/making-data-centres-happen-what-issues-should-real-estate-investors-bear-in-mind-when-considering-investing-in-data-centre-assets/</guid>
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                <title>The new National Underground Asset Register: what does it mean for the energy infrastructure sector?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We explain what the UK National Underground Asset Register is and how it should make life easier for energy infrastructure operators.  We also look at how the obligations of asset owners will change following the introduction of the new system.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:59:19 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-new-national-underground-asset-register-what-does-it-mean-for-the-energy-infrastructure-sector/</link>
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                <title>Consumer law in the UK: the current state of play</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[It&#x27;s now 6 months since most of the consumer law provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 came into force, giving the UK one of the toughest enforcement regimes in the world. We look at the latest state of play and what B2C businesses can expect over the next 6-12  months.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:29:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/consumer-law-in-the-uk-the-current-state-of-play/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Autumn 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:22:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-autumn-2025/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises HSS Hire Group plc on new commercial supply agreement, sale of hire division and investment by Speedy Hire plc</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:08:22 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-hss-hire-group-plc-on-new-commercial-supply-agreement-sale-of-hire-division-and-investment-by-speedy-hire-plc/</link>
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                <title>Making Data Centres Happen</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:09:36 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/events-container/making-data-centres-happen/</link>
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                <title>The UK&#x27;s trade agreements in a changing world</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Against a backdrop of increased geopolitical instability, we look at what recent UK trade deals with the US and India mean for business and what to watch out for in the next 12-18 months. We have also updated our interactive maps of the UK&#x27;s trade agreements.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:50:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-uks-trade-agreements-in-a-changing-world/</link>
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                <title>The UK&#x27;s trade agreements &#x2013; interactive maps (updated 2025)</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Following Brexit, the UK Government is keen to boost trade with countries outside the EU. Our interactive maps show the extent of the UK&#x27;s global network of free trade agreements and bilateral investment treaties. You may also be interested in our business-friendly guide to the UK-EU Brexit trade deal.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:01:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-uks-trade-agreements-interactive-maps-updated-2025/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Merlin Entertainments on the sale of its LEGO Discovery Centres and LEGOLAND Discovery Centres to the LEGO Group</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:01:59 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-merlin-entertainments-on-the-sale-of-its-lego-discovery-centres-and-legoland-discovery-centres-to-the-lego-group/</link>
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                <title>UK gets tough on late payment</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government is consulting on major changes to the law on late payment &#x2013; including powers to fine businesses which fail to pay suppliers on time, restrictions on customers&#x27; ability to withhold payment in the event of a dispute and a new arbitration system.  If implemented, these measures are likely to lead to a significantly tougher regulatory environment, particularly for larger businesses which regularly use SME suppliers.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:36 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-gets-tough-on-late-payment/</link>
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                <title>No seriousness threshold for data protection claims &#x2014; but the courts will reject speculative claims</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The recent Court of Appeal decision in Farley v Paymaster (t/a Equiniti) has confirmed that there is no seriousness threshold for harm to qualify for compensation in data protection claims. This potentially makes it more difficult for defendants to dispose of low-value claims at an early stage. The decision should not, however, be seen as a gift to claimants: the courts will give short shrift to far-fetched claims of harm that are not &quot;well-founded&quot;. Our briefing sets out 3 key takeaways for...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:39:27 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/farley-v-paymaster-no-seriousness-threshold-for-data-protection-claims-but-the-courts-will-reject-speculative-claims/</link>
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                <title>The EU Data Act: compliance countdown for connected products</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:50:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-eu-data-act-compliance-countdown-for-connected-products/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Mizuho Financial Group on acquisition of Augusta &amp; Co</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Mizuho Financial Group on acquisition of Augusta &amp; Co]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:07:27 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-mizuho-financial-group-on-acquisition-of-augusta-co/</link>
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                <title>The EU AI Act&#x27;s AI literacy requirement &#x2013; key considerations</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[What AI training has your organisation rolled out? The EU AI Act (Article 4) demands that providers and deployers of AI systems take measures to ensure a sufficient level of AI literacy of their staff and anyone else using AI systems in the EU on the organisation&#x27;s behalf.  This obligation began to apply on 2 February 2025.  Many organisations launched AI literacy training programmes, unsure whether what they were doing was enough to comply.  In May 2025, the European Commission released the...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:08:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-eu-ai-acts-ai-literacy-requirement-key-considerations/</link>
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                <title>B2C businesses: are you at risk of misleading consumers on price?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on draft guidance setting out how prices should be presented to consumers &#x2013; including delivery charges, booking or admin fees, local taxes, joining fees and other sums that may make up the total price for a product or service.  It is particularly concerned about misleading &quot;headline&quot; prices, which don&#x27;t include additional charges that most consumers will end up having to pay.   The deadline for responding is 8 September &#x2013; so if your bu...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:28:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/b2c-businesses-are-you-at-risk-of-misleading-consumers-on-price/</link>
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                <title>When can directors and managers be fined for breaches of UK consumer law?</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:00:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/when-can-directors-and-managers-be-fined-for-breaches-of-uk-consumer-law/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/when-can-directors-and-managers-be-fined-for-breaches-of-uk-consumer-law/</guid>
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                <title>Payment issues in commercial contracts: the supplier perspective</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this short video, Rich Offord, Kirsty Emery and Jonathan Rush discuss what suppliers can do to make sure they get paid.  Topics covered include tips on how to push back against customer demands for long payment terms, additional protections such as parent company guarantees and the value of reporting obligations to provide early warning of financial problems at the customer.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:57:42 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/payment-issues-in-commercial-contracts-the-supplier-perspective/</link>
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                <title>The Data (Use and Access) Act&#x27;s data protection reforms &#x2013; what now?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA) was a long time in the making: it finally received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025 after weeks of &quot;ping-pong&quot; between the two Houses of Parliament over transparency measures in relation to AI and copyright - measures that were ultimately dropped.  The DUAA includes a package of data protection and e-privacy reforms, introduces frameworks for smart data and digital verification schemes and puts the National Underground Asset Register on a statutory footing.  N...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:31:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-data-use-and-access-acts-data-protection-reforms-what-now/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-data-use-and-access-acts-data-protection-reforms-what-now/</guid>
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                <title>Fake or misleading consumer reviews: time&#x27;s running out to put your house in order</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is about to start enforcing new rules designed to prevent the publication of fake or misleading consumer reviews.  Have you considered how you&#x27;d respond if the CMA asks what your business has done to comply?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:08:35 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fake-or-misleading-consumer-reviews-times-running-out-to-put-your-house-in-order/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Marshall Group on cross-border carve-out sale</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Marshall Group on the sale of Slingsby Advanced Composites to Mangohojden AB, a privately held Swedish company seeking to develop a group of specialist aerospace and defence businesses.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:40:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-marshall-group-on-cross-border-carve-out-sale/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith announces Senior Counsel promotions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of four lawyers to Senior Counsel, effective from 1 July.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:45:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-announces-senior-counsel-promotions-1/</link>
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                <title>A new milestone for accessibility &#x2013; the European Accessibility Act now applies</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Accessibility Act (EAA) can be enforced by Member States from tomorrow, 28 June 2025.  Impacting businesses across a broad range of sectors, the EAA applies to many categories of consumer products and services, particularly digital technologies, which range from payment terminals and smartphones to consumer banking services and online shops. The aim: to make all these products and services accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.  While the EAA applies to produ...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:36:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-new-milestone-for-accessibility-the-european-accessibility-act-now-applies/</link>
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                <title>Infrastructure and Energy Spotlight &#x2013; Spring/Summer 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this edition, we look at the UK Government&#x27;s 10 year Infrastructure Strategy and whether the &quot;Washington effect&quot; has trumped the &quot;Brussels effect&quot; in relation to ESG regulation.  We also provide updates on topics including planning reform, housing, heat networks, national security, pension fund infrastructure investment and carbon markets.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:26:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/infrastructure-and-energy-spotlight-springsummer-2025/</link>
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                <title>A week to go! The European Accessibility Act and its impact on the financial services industry</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 28 June 2025, Member States can start enforcing the European Accessibility Act (&quot;EAA&quot;) &#x2013; a deadline which may have crept up on some firms in the banking and financial services sector.  The EAA applies to a broad range of financial services and associated digital technologies, from payment terminals to online banking platforms. This means banks, payment services providers, e-money and other providers of financial services to retail customers must review their customer interfaces, products a...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:01:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-week-to-go-the-european-accessibility-act-and-its-impact-on-the-financial-services-industry/</link>
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                <title>Innovative remedies: an investor&#x27;s role in cleaning up supply chains</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Modern slavery and human rights abuses impact countless supply chains across the world every year. Businesses and investors may be exposed to risks arising from such abuses regardless of how far down the supply chain they occur and, in some circumstances, may be under a duty to identify, remediate and prevent further violations. In this article, we explore the topic of remediation, how investors can play their part in addressing such issues and helping to ensure victims are adequately compens...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:55:33 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/innovative-remedies-an-investors-role-in-cleaning-up-supply-chains/</link>
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                <title>Cyber risks in your supply chain &#x2013; where is your weakest link?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Adidas, The North Face, Cartier and Victoria&#x27;s Secret are the most recent names to join the ranks of retailers &#x2013; most notably Marks &amp; Spencer, Harrods, and the Co-op &#x2013; to be hit by cyber attacks in recent months.  Rich in customer data, with significant resources and a strong reputation to protect, a large retailer is an attractive target for cyber criminals. Complex digital supply chains also increase the potential entry points for attackers: the attacks on Adidas and Marks &amp; Spencer emanate...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:48:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/cyber-risks-in-your-supply-chain-where-is-your-weakest-link/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/cyber-risks-in-your-supply-chain-where-is-your-weakest-link/</guid>
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                <title>The Data Act&#x27;s changes to cloud services contracts &#x2013; tipping the scales on switching</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Customers in the EU on the receiving end of (often) one-sided cloud services contracts should see improvements in the terms they are offered around switching &#x2013; or at least have a strong basis to negotiate better terms.  From 12 September 2025, the EU&#x27;s Data Act will apply directly to the provision of &quot;data processing services&quot;, principally cloud and edge services, into the EU.  The legislation&#x27;s primary aim, as it relates to these services, is to prevent &quot;vendor lock-in&quot; by making it easier f...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:47:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-data-acts-changes-to-cloud-services-contracts-tipping-the-scales-on-switching/</link>
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                <title>A short guide to heat networks in the UK</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK heat network market is growing fast, providing opportunities for both suppliers and property developers/owners looking for low carbon energy solutions.  But what are heat networks, where are they being rolled out and how are they regulated?  And what are the key issues when making contractual arrangements involving heat networks?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:50:34 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-short-guide-to-heat-networks-in-the-uk/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith promotes nine new partners </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced today the promotion of nine lawyers to its partnership, with effect from 1 July 2025.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:45:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-promotes-nine-new-partners/</link>
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                <title>What does the UK-EU &quot;re-set&quot; mean for business?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK and the EU have agreed a &quot;common understanding&quot; on closer cooperation across a number of key areas.  Following a period of difficult relations after Brexit, the mere fact that that both sides have committed to closer cooperation has obvious political significance.  But what does the deal mean for business?  And could it open the door to a closer relationship in future, particularly on trade and economic matters?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 23 May 2025 15:13:31 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-does-the-uk-eu-re-set-mean-for-business/</link>
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                <title>Energy &amp; Infrastructure video series</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to our series of bitesize Energy &amp; Infrastructure videos, where we will be providing digestible horizon scan updates on the key developments across ten different areas of sustainable infrastructure that we will see more of in the&#xA0;coming years.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 22 May 2025 14:10:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/energy-infrastructure-video-series/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/energy-infrastructure-video-series/</guid>
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                <title>Outsourcing Spotlight &#x2013; Spring/Summer 2025</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 16 May 2025 12:46:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/outsourcing-spotlight-springsummer-2025/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/outsourcing-spotlight-springsummer-2025/</guid>
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                <title>Payment issues in commercial contracts from a customer perspective: a short primer</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this short video, Rich Offord, Katie Hindley and Jonathan Rush highlight some of the key issues for customers when negotiating payment clauses in commercial contracts. Topics covered include common pitfalls when seeking to withhold payments in response to poor supplier performance and the importance of set off rights.  We also discuss why some customers may need to devote more attention to whether they are paying their suppliers on time and the remedies specified in the contract for late p...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 16 May 2025 09:04:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/payment-issues-in-commercial-contracts-from-a-customer-perspective-a-short-primer/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises RPM International on its agreement to acquire Star Brands</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised NYSE-listed RPM International Inc., which owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services, on the acquisition of the Star Brands Group, the UK-based parent company of The Pink Stuff, for RPM&#x27;s subsidiary, Rust-Oleum.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 06 May 2025 13:35:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-rpm-international-on-its-agreement-to-acquire-star-brands/</link>
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                <title>The new consumer protection regime: what are the real estate implications?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK&#x27;s consumer protection landscape is set to undergo transformative change following the coming into force of new rules in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act (&quot;DMCCA&quot;) on 6 April 2024. Among other things, businesses can be fined up to 10% of turnover for infringing consumer protection law. In the real estate space, this legislation will be particularly relevant for the residential and elder-care sectors.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:54:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-new-consumer-protection-regime-what-are-the-real-estate-implications/</link>
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                <title>Real Estate Spring Briefing 2025</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:42:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-spring-briefing-2025/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/real-estate-spring-briefing-2025/</guid>
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                <title>Liberation Day: what US tariff changes mean for international supply contracts</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:32:31 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/liberation-day-what-us-tariff-changes-mean-for-international-supply-contracts/</link>
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                <title>Misconduct by franchisees: claimants point the finger at franchisors</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[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?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:43:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/misconduct-by-franchisees-claimants-point-the-finger-at-franchisors/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/misconduct-by-franchisees-claimants-point-the-finger-at-franchisors/</guid>
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                <title>Preventing fake reviews: What are &quot;reasonable and proportionate&quot; steps?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Among other things, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act 2024 (DMCC Act) requires publishers of consumer reviews to take &quot;reasonable and proportionate steps&quot; to prevent the publication of fake or misleading consumer reviews. But what does &quot;reasonable and proportionate&quot; mean in practice?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:58:23 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/preventing-fake-reviews-what-are-reasonable-and-proportionate-steps/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Spring 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:24:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-spring-2025/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Equisoft Inc. on the sale of its Altus Consulting business to Accenture</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Equisoft Inc. on the sale of Altus Consulting, its UK insurance, investments and financial services advisory services business, to Accenture.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:53:24 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-equisoft-inc-on-the-sale-of-its-altus-consulting-business-to-accenture/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Crossbay on the purchase of abrdn Dartford warehouse</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Crossbay on the purchase of abrdn Dartford warehouse.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:47:20 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-crossbay-on-the-purchase-of-abrdn-dartford-warehouse/</link>
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                <title>A Decade of Insight: UK Home Office updates guidance on supply chain transparency</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, the UK Home Office published updated guidance (the &quot;Guidance&quot;) for businesses on how to comply with the letter and spirit of the UK&#x27;s Modern Slavery Act 2015 (&quot;MSA&quot;). The Guidance lays out the Government&#x27;s expectations for corporate reporting through modern slavery statements and was formed through consultation with businesses, public bodies, civil society organisations, trade unions and academics. It also provides practical advice to help support businesses to take action...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:21:45 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-decade-of-insight-uk-home-office-updates-guidance-on-supply-chain-transparency/</link>
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                <title>The UK&#x2019;s tough new consumer regime: is your business ready for the 6 April start date?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[6 April 2025 has now been confirmed as the &quot;go live&quot; date for most of the consumer law provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (&quot;DMCCA&quot;). These changes will give the UK one of the toughest enforcement regimes in the world, with the prospect of fines of up to 10% of global turnover on B2C businesses for infringing UK consumer law.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:30:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-uk-s-tough-new-consumer-regime-is-your-business-ready-for-the-6-april-start-date/</link>
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                <title>B2C online terms: another million pound mistake</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Paddy Power&#x27;s consumer terms and conditions failed to protect it against having to pay out over &#xA3;1 million after an online game mistakenly indicated that a player had won a &quot;Monster Jackpot&quot;.  We discuss what lessons can be drawn from this dispute and two previous cases involving similar claims for million pound wins.  We also look at the wider implications for B2C contracts, beyond the sphere of online games.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:43:06 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/b2c-online-terms-another-million-pound-mistake/</link>
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                <title>Will the UK legislate to curb ransomware payments?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The process of investor onboarding is traditionally labour intensive, time consuming and costly. Completing subscription agreements and collating investor KYC materials can be arduous and can incur high costs for work that is largely process driven. Many sponsors are turning to digital or electronic subscription processes which are designed to simplify investor on-boarding for both investors and sponsors.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:34:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/will-the-uk-legislate-to-curb-ransomware-payments/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/will-the-uk-legislate-to-curb-ransomware-payments/</guid>
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                <title>Navigating the Online Safety Act</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[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. This briefing explores the OSA&#x2019;s scope, its phased rollout, key duties for providers, enforcement measures and the broader geopolitical backdrop.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:41:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/navigating-the-online-safety-act/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/navigating-the-online-safety-act/</guid>
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                <title>Late payment in the UK: what&#x27;s changed and why should you care?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In late 2024, the UK Government announced its intention to &quot;crack down on late payments&quot; and outlined a number of measures intended to support this. We look at what the changes mean and why it&#x27;s more important than ever to take late payment seriously as an issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:26:26 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/late-payment-in-the-uk-whats-changed-and-why-should-you-care/</link>
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                <title>Corporate Sustainability Due  Diligence Directive (CS3D)</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D)]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:21:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-directive-cs3d/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Steve Madden on definitive agreement to acquire Kurt Geiger</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[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 &#xA3;289m in cash.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:40:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-steve-madden-on-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-kurt-geiger/</link>
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                <title>Expiry of PFI deals: risks and opportunities</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[PFI deals have recently been in the news, with headlines about disputes between public sector customers and private sector owners and operators as contracts near their expiry date.  We look at the issues around PFI expiry and the risks and opportunities this presents for private sector involvement in this area.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:20:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/expiry-of-pfi-deals-risks-and-opportunities/</link>
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                <title>Cloud services: What&#x27;s the CMA&#x27;s provisional verdict and why does it matter?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the provisional decision in its cloud services market investigation.  It provisionally recommends that the cloud service activities of the two largest players, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft, should be investigated using the CMA&#x27;s new powers to regulate Big Tech under the UK&#x27;s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:54:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Major changes to UK consumer law are imminent: is your business ready?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The consumer law provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 are expected to come into effect in April 2025. As well as new rules on pricing, fake reviews and subscription contracts, B2C businesses will face a much tougher enforcement regime &#x2013; with the prospect of fines of up to 10% of global turnover.  We explain how you can protect your business from the risks and even use the legislation to your advantage.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:46:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/major-changes-to-uk-consumer-law-are-imminent-is-your-business-ready/</link>
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                <title>Pricing issues in commercial contracts: a 5 minute primer</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this short video, Rich Offord, Katie Hindley and Jonathan Rush provide a 5 minute primer on key pricing issues in commercial contracts.  Topics covered include whether suppliers can raise prices unilaterally, how to deal with inflation, cost plus and open book pricing, audit clauses, &quot;best price&quot; or MFN obligations, price-matching clauses and benchmarking.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:26:34 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pricing-issues-in-commercial-contracts-a-5-minute-primer/</link>
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                <title>Big tech: major cloud providers in the firing line?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is already conducting a market investigation into cloud service providers, including Amazon and Microsoft.  From next year, it will also gain extensive new powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (&quot;DMCC Act&quot;).  We look at whether these developments could lead to tougher regulation of major players in cloud services and what that would mean for their customers.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:22:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/big-tech-major-cloud-providers-in-the-firing-line/</link>
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                <title>Unlocking hidden value: corporate carve-outs</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In difficult economic times, company boards (both public and private) are under increasing pressure to demonstrably deliver maximum value for shareholders. One method of unlocking hidden value, particularly in larger corporate groups, is by undertaking a &#x27;carve-out&#x27; transaction and creating a win/win for Buyer and Seller.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:57:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/unlocking-hidden-value-corporate-carve-outs/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Safestore on Italy entry via &#x20AC;175m JV acquisition of Easybox</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Safestore Holdings plc, a long-standing client and one of Europe&#x27;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&#x27;s second largest self-storage operator by number of stores, for &#x20AC;175m.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:42:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-safestore-on-italy-entry-via-175m-jv-acquisition-of-easybox/</link>
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                <title>Do franchisors need to act in good faith?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[A claim against a UK mobile telecoms provider by its current and former franchisees alleges that the franchisor acted in bad faith.  We look at what role good faith has to play in franchise agreements &#x2013; and whether we are likely to see more disputes over this issue in future.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:50:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/do-franchisors-need-to-act-in-good-faith/</link>
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                <title>SkyKick v Sky &#x2013; The Supreme Court&#x27;s ruling on bad faith</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court&#x27;s long-awaited judgment in SkykKck v Sky has made it easier to challenge trade mark registrations in relation to overly broad classes of goods and services on the basis that they were applied for in bad faith.  This briefing provides an overview of this significant decision and what it means for trade mark owners.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:42:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/skykick-v-sky-the-supreme-courts-ruling-on-bad-faith/</link>
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                <title>Infrastructure Spotlight &#x2013; Autumn/Winter 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this edition, we focus on the infrastructure implications of the new Labour Government&#x27;s first Budget, including for energy, vehicles, telecoms, housing and major projects.  We also look at new initiatives affecting the UK water industry and UK infrastructure investment more generally.  Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any of the issues discussed below.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:19:27 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/infrastructure-spotlight-autumnwinter-2024/</link>
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                <title>The European Accessibility Act &#x2013; has it slipped under your radar?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Many businesses may not have heard of the European Accessibility Act (&quot;EAA&quot;).  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 &#x2013; ranging from...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:00:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-european-accessibility-act-has-it-slipped-under-your-radar/</link>
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                <title>Will Normand recognised with Editor&#x27;s Choice Award at the British Legal Awards</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith is delighted to share that Will Normand was awarded the Editor&#x27;s Choice Award at the annual British Legal Awards 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Nov 2024 17:14:05 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/will-normand-recognised-with-editors-choice-award-at-the-british-legal-awards/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith announces new Head of Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced the appointment of Louisa Chambers as Head of Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions, with effect from 1 January 2025.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:05:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-announces-new-head-of-technology-commercial-transactions/</link>
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                <title>The Data (Use and Access) Bill &#x2013; limited data protection reforms in the pipeline</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Data (Use and Access) Bill (&quot;DUA Bill&quot;) began its parliamentary journey in the House of Lords on 23 October 2024.  It resurrects many of changes from the previous government&#x27;s Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (&quot;DPDI Bill&quot;), which fell away before the general election.  This briefing focuses on the package of data protection and e-privacy reforms proposed in the DUA Bill, although the bill&#x27;s ambit is much wider than data protection, also covering data sharing and digital verifi...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:58:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-data-use-and-access-bill-limited-data-protection-reforms-in-the-pipeline/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Optinet on new partnership with Westfield</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised network solutions provider, Optinet, on its new agreement with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield to install their full fibre network in both the Westfield London &amp; Westfield Stratford shopping centres.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:31:59 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-optinet-on-new-partnership-with-westfield/</link>
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                <title>World Uyghur Congress Case Ruling: A game changer for supply chains?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, the World Uyghur Congress was successful in its appeal in a case which centered on concerns about the importation of cotton products to the UK from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in the People&#x2019;s Republic of China. In this article we will explore the important legal and practical ramifications of this decision, in light of more recent allegations against large multinational entities for failing to prevent slavery and human trafficking abuses in their supply chains. We...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:21:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/world-uyghur-congress-case-ruling-a-game-changer-for-supply-chains/</link>
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                <title>B2C contracts: what&#x27;s a fair outcome if services can&#x27;t go ahead as planned?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Many B2C businesses face the possibility that services they&#x27;ve agreed to provide may not go ahead as planned &#x2013; but is it fair for the business to retain or demand any payments where this has happened?  The Court of Appeal has recently ruled that a term in a contract for legal services was unfair, because it required the consumer to pay the full projected fees, even where the relevant hearing was delayed. We explain why the Court reached this conclusion and look at the wider lessons for provid...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:04:29 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/b2c-contracts-whats-a-fair-outcome-if-services-cant-go-ahead-as-planned/</link>
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                <title>Outsourcing Spotlight - Autumn/Winter 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the third edition of the Travers Smith Outsourcing Spotlight. In this issue, we look at the impact on outsourcing of the new Labour Government&#x27;s employment reforms and the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.  We also discuss a range of other topics including artificial intelligence, smart contracts and a recent Supreme Court decision on force majeure clauses.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:21:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/outsourcing-spotlight-autumnwinter-2024/</link>
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                <title>UK Legal Update - Autumn 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the Autumn edition of our biannual update, we review recent developments in UK law and practice and scan the horizon for future changes which may have an impact on businesses operating in or trading with the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:21:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-legal-update-autumn-2024/</link>
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                <title>The ASA, AI and Greenwashing &#x2013; what do businesses need to know?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Advertising Standard Agency&#x27;s (&quot;ASA&quot;&#x27;s) use of AI-assisted collective advert monitoring is having a clear effect; with a 30-fold increase in the number of adverts analysed by the ASA in the period 2022 &#x2013; 2023, and the ASA&#x27;s new strategy to proactively pursue so-called &quot;greenwashing&quot; claims, businesses across many sectors are falling foul of the regulator.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:21:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-asa-ai-and-greenwashing-what-do-businesses-need-to-know/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises utility infrastructure provider GTC on major new partnership with Kensa </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised GTC, the UK&#x2019;s largest installer and operator of last mile multi-utility networks, on its new partnership with UK-based ground source heat pump provider, The Kensa Group.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:17:35 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-utility-infrastructure-provider-gtc-on-major-new-partnership-with-kensa/</link>
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                <title>How can pensions harness AI?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Partner and Head of Pensions Susie Daykin and Technology and Commercial Transactions Partner James Longster discuss what AI can and can&#x27;t do. How might trustees and regulators use it and approach its use by others?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:11:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/how-can-pensions-harness-ai/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Autumn 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:21:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-autumn-2024/</link>
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                <title>Legal pitfalls in software M&amp;A: due diligence issues to look out for</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Gearing up for exit or making a strategic acquisition can be a daunting task, and it is important to be prepared. This briefing highlights the key legal due diligence issues to arise in relation to software businesses in the UK and EU, focussing on intellectual property and trading arrangement aspects.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:59:02 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/legal-pitfalls-in-software-ma-due-diligence-issues-to-look-out-for/</link>
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                <title>Seven strategies for managing intellectual property risks in software development</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[How do you know that your business owns or has the relevant rights to the intellectual property in its software, particularly where the rights are not registrable?  What can your business do to manage the risk of its developed software infringing third party intellectual property rights? This briefing looks at key strategies to help manage intellectual property risks in software development.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:25:22 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/seven-strategies-for-managing-intellectual-property-risks-in-software-development/</link>
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                <title>The Open Secret: Open Source Software</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[What is open source software? What are the advantages and risks associated with it? And what are the practical considerations for businesses using open source software? This briefing looks at each of these three questions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:50:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-open-secret-open-source-software/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Brooks Macdonald Group plc on the sale of international subsidiary</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Brooks Macdonald Group plc on the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, Brooks Macdonald Asset Management (International) Limited and its subsidiaries (BMI), to Canaccord Genuity Wealth (International) Holdings Limited for a total consideration of up to &#xA3;50.85m.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:42:19 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-brooks-macdonald-group-plc-on-the-sale-of-international-subsidiary/</link>
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                <title>Smart Contracts: where are we now and does AI have a role to play?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Smart contracts have been somewhat eclipsed by the recent focus on artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI. But as we explain below, smart contracts have their uses &#x2013; and it&#x27;s possible that in future, generative AI could complement smart contracts to further automate the contracting process.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:25:59 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/smart-contracts-where-are-we-now-and-does-ai-have-a-role-to-play/</link>
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                <title>Understanding GDPR: Key Compliance Strategies for Software Companies</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As technology evolves, and with burgeoning markets in artificial intelligence, software companies are not only in the position of needing to comply with GDPR themselves but are also pivotal in the design and operation of products or services that allow its their customers to achieve GDPR compliance &#x2013; understanding and smoothing the compliance path for customers can set a software company apart from the competition, fortifying its position within the marketplace.  This article suggests key GDP...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:54:42 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/understanding-gdpr-key-compliance-strategies-for-software-companies/</link>
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                <title>New EU AI Act &#x2013; Corporate Governance Considerations</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:21:56 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-eu-ai-act-corporate-governance-considerations/</link>
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                <title>In practice: Advising a guarantor</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:10:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/in-practice-advising-a-guarantor/</link>
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                <title>The EU AI Act: what you need to know</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The AI Act has implications for businesses around the world, not just in the EU. For most businesses, the key date in their sights is 2 August 2026, when the majority of obligations begin to apply.  However, different obligations come into play at different stages &#x2013; some apply already.  This briefing explains which obligations apply when and suggests some practical steps for businesses to take.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:06:16 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-eu-ai-act-what-you-need-to-know/</link>
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                <title>Infrastructure Spotlight &#x2013; Summer 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this edition, we look at what a Labour Government could mean for investors in and operators of UK infrastructure.&#xA0; We also provide an update on disclosure rules for corporates, greenwashing rules for funds and a range of other topics, from EV charging, housing and planning through to tax and expiry of PFI/PPP deals.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:21:58 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/infrastructure-spotlight-summer-2024/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith announces Senior Counsel promotions  </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of eight lawyers to Senior Counsel, effective from 1 July 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:45:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-announces-senior-counsel-promotions-2024/</link>
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                <title>AI in service supply and outsourcing contracts: managing the risks</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence tools can be a game changer in outsourcing and other contracts for services - promising big wins in terms of costs, time, accuracy, scalability and productivity, to benefit both sides of the negotiating table.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:28:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/ai-in-service-supply-and-outsourcing-contracts-managing-the-risks/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Ancala Partners on Solandeo acquisition</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised long-standing client and leading independent infrastructure manager Ancala Partners on the acquisition of Solandeo.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:34:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-ancala-partners-on-solandeo-acquisition/</link>
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                <title>When does failure to pay trigger a termination right?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In commercial contracts, the terms of payment are usually a key element of the parties&#x27; bargain &#x2013; so if a customer fails to pay a material sum on time, then surely the supplier should have a right to terminate the contract?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:14:58 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/when-does-failure-to-pay-trigger-a-termination-right/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith announces partnership with nsave</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce its partnership with new client, nsave.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:15:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-announces-partnership-with-nsave/</link>
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                <title>Episode 5: Liability when using Artificial Intelligence</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this episode, Partner James Longster and Senior Associate Andy Maxwell from our Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions team discuss the ways in which AI can give rise to liability, the difficulties that arise in relation to attributing responsibility for losses linked to AI, and the measures that are being taken to regulate this area.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:47:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/episode-5-liability-when-using-artificial-intelligence/</link>
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                <title>MUR Shipping v RTI: key lessons from the Supreme Court&#x27;s ruling on force majeure clauses</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In a further twist of the MUR Shipping BV v RTI Ltd proceedings, the Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal&#x27;s decision and ruled that a &quot;reasonable endeavours&quot; proviso in a force majeure clause does not require a party to accept non-contractual performance.  The judgment has important implications for the drafting and interpretation of force majeure clauses generally &#x2013; and the impact of sanctions in particular.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:19:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/mur-shipping-v-rti-key-lessons-from-the-supreme-courts-ruling-on-force-majeure-clauses/</link>
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                <title>Episode 4: AI in Employment and people-related issues</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this episode, Partner,&#xA0;James Longster,&#xA0;from our Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions team and Senior Associate,&#xA0;Naomi Pollock,&#xA0;from our Employment team discuss the transformative role that AI can play&#xA0;in the workplace in areas such as recruitment, management and performance review.&#xA0; They highlight legal pitfalls employers must avoid - risks such as discrimination, breach of data protection laws and the leak of proprietary information.&#xA0; The pair then go on to explore a number of risk manage...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:47:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/episode-4-ai-in-employment-and-people-related-issues/</link>
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                <title>What does the new DMCC Act mean for Private Litigation?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[What does the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act mean for private litigation? Whilst the Act shifts the dial forwards in some respects (including by adding clout to the relief available for certain competition law breaches, and by introducing a mechanism for damages to be claimed for breaches of the new digital regulatory regime), there are also some notable omissions. The much-debated damages regime for consumer protection breaches did not make it through Parliament, and neit...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:11:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-does-the-new-dmcc-act-mean-for-private-litigation/</link>
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                <title>UK DMCC Act: Long-awaited Regime for Regulation of Big Tech</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:50:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-dmcc-act-long-awaited-regime-for-regulation-of-big-tech/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-dmcc-act-long-awaited-regime-for-regulation-of-big-tech/</guid>
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                <title>Episode 3: IP protection in the age of AI</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the third episode in our series of podcasts exploring the key legal issues relating to the development and use of artificial intelligence.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:47:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/episode-3-ip-protection-in-the-age-of-ai/</link>
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                <title>Outsourcing Spotlight - Spring/Summer 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With an election due in July, the second edition of the Travers Smith Outsourcing Spotlight looks at the likely impact of a Labour Government on outsourcing in the UK.  We also continue our focus on pricing, with a discussion of benchmarking and &quot;best prices&quot; or &quot;most favoured customer&quot; clauses.  And we provide a round-up of outsourcing-related developments in areas ranging from AI, contract and employment law, through to financial services and pensions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:21:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/outsourcing-spotlight-springsummer-2024/</link>
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                <title>The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act &#x2013; Strengthened Investigatory &amp; Enforcement Powers for the CMA</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:04:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-digital-markets-competition-and-consumers-act-strengthened-investigatory-enforcement-powers-for-the-cma/</link>
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                <title>The UK&#x27;s new consumer protection legislation: 3 key takeaways</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) has received Royal Assent. Among other things, it will make major changes to the UK&#x27;s consumer protection regime. We explain why now is the time for B2C businesses to take a fresh look at their approach to compliance with consumer law.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 29 May 2024 14:13:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-uks-new-consumer-protection-legislation-3-key-takeaways/</link>
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                <title>The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act &#x2013; New UK Merger Control Thresholds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 implements the most extensive changes to the UK competition law (and consumer protection) landscape since the Enterprise Act brought about wholesale change to the merger control regime over 20 years ago, back in 2002. &#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;In the merger control space, the Act updates the UK&#x27;s jurisdictional thresholds, as well as introducing the UK&#x27;s first &#x27;no-increment&#x27; share of supply test (to capture so-called &#x27;killer acquisitions&#x27; as well as verti...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 29 May 2024 11:41:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-digital-markets-competition-and-consumers-act-new-uk-merger-control-thresholds/</link>
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                <title>Are EU-derived rights for sales agents in the UK under threat?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As part of its attempt to reduce the amount of EU derived law in the UK, the Government has launched a consultation on whether to repeal the Commercial Agents Regulations.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 24 May 2024 13:26:34 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/are-eu-derived-rights-for-sales-agents-in-the-uk-under-threat/</link>
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                <title>Outsourcing video series &#x2013; Episode 3: Artificial intelligence</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 24 May 2024 16:28:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/outsourcing-video-series-episode-3-artificial-intelligence/</link>
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                <title>B2C contracts and clickwrap terms: the &#xA3;1 million lottery case and what you can learn from it</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[A recent dispute over whether a consumer had won &#xA3;1 million in an online game has some important lessons for B2C businesses wanting to ensure that their online terms and conditions are not only enforceable, but also give them the protection they need - particularly against errors or software glitches.  Ariana Shaw, a trainee in our Technology and Commercial Transactions team, provides a visual guide to the case, which involved the former National Lottery operator Camelot.  She explains what w...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 23 May 2024 14:04:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/b2c-contracts-and-clickwrap-terms-the-1-million-lottery-case-and-what-you-can-learn-from-it/</link>
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                <title>Episode 2: Deciphering the data protection disparities</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the second episode in our series of podcasts exploring the key legal issues relating to the development and use of artificial intelligence.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 20 May 2024 10:48:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/episode-2-deciphering-the-data-protection-disparities/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Nest on the appointment of Northern Trust as new fund administrator </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Nest on the appointment of Northern Trust as new fund administrator.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 20 May 2024 15:05:37 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-nest-on-the-appointment-of-northern-trust-as-new-fund-administrator/</link>
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                <title>Episode 1: The current state of play</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first episode in our series of podcasts exploring the key legal issues relating to the development and use of artificial intelligence.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 14 May 2024 12:26:36 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/episode-1-the-current-state-of-play/</link>
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                <title>The FCA and Bank of England&#x27;s &quot;strategic approach&quot; to AI &#x2013; what it means for regulated firms</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 22 April 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England (including the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), together the Bank) published updates on their approach to artificial intelligence (AI). The FCA&#x27;s update is available here and the Bank&#x27;s update is available here.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 03 May 2024 16:28:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-fca-and-bank-of-englands-strategic-approach-to-ai-what-it-means-for-regulated-firms/</link>
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                <title>Pricing and payment clauses: who bears the risk of currency fluctuation?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[What happens where you&#x27;re required to pay in a different currency from your own and exchange rate fluctuations mean that suddenly, the cost (in your own currency) has gone up considerably? We look at how the English courts have approached this issue and what you can do to protect yourself against this type of risk.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 02 May 2024 08:58:20 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pricing-and-payment-clauses-who-bears-the-risk-of-currency-fluctuation/</link>
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                <title>EU Digital Legislation: what do you need to know?</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:51:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-digital-legislation-what-do-you-need-to-know/</link>
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                <title>AI Insights: Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions podcast series</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to our series of podcasts exploring the key legal issues relating to the development and use of artificial intelligence.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:26:35 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/ai-insights-technology-commercial-transactions-podcast-series/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/ai-insights-technology-commercial-transactions-podcast-series/</guid>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Spring 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:27:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-spring-2024/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-spring-2024/</guid>
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                <title>UK Legal Update - Spring 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the Spring edition of our biannual update, we review recent developments in UK law and practice and scan the horizon for future changes which may have an impact on businesses operating in or trading with the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:28:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-legal-update-spring-2024/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-legal-update-spring-2024/</guid>
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                <title>Drafting B2C contracts: the million pound &quot;click-wrap&quot; question</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[After a software glitch incorrectly showed that a player had won &#xA3;1 million in an online game, the Court of Appeal has ruled that former National Lottery operator Camelot did not need to make the &#xA3;1 million payout, based on its &quot;click-wrap&quot; terms and conditions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:14:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/drafting-b2c-contracts-the-million-pound-click-wrap-question/</link>
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                <title>Five questions (and answers) on the UK&#x27;s new product security legislation: paving the way for the Internet of (Regulated) Things?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[From smart TVs, fridges and washing machines to baby monitors and cameras, household devices are increasingly offering connectivity and data exchange functionalities using the internet or other networks to create the &#x27;Internet of Things&#x27;.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:40:22 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/five-questions-and-answers-on-the-uks-new-product-security-legislation-paving-the-way-for-the-internet-of-regulated-things/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on English law aspects of Swisscom&#x27;s proposed &#x20AC;8 billion acquisition of Vodafone Italia</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has worked with independent Italian law firm Legance in advising Swisscom on the English law aspects of its proposed acquisition of Vodafone Italia.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:41:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-on-english-law-aspects-of-swisscoms-proposed-8-billion-acquisition-of-vodafone-italia/</link>
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                <title>Retained EU law: what&#x27;s changed and why does it still matter?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[From 1 January 2023, retained EU law has a new name (&quot;assimilated law&quot;) and different rules apply when interpreting it.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:22:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/retained-eu-law-whats-changed-and-why-does-it-still-matter/</link>
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                <title>The UK&#x27;s approach to AI regulation - an update</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government has published its response to the public consultation on its March 2023 AI White Paper, which set out the UK&#x27;s proposed regulatory framework for AI.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:25:23 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-uks-approach-to-ai-regulation-an-update/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Olsam Group on the acquisition of Dwarfs.io</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Olsam Group on the acquisition of Dwarfs.io]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:41:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-olsam-group-on-the-acquisition-of-dwarfsio/</link>
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                <title>Green claims:  prepare for tougher EU rules on promotion of products and services</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The EU is pursuing a number of measures intended to combat misleading environmental claims about products and services aimed at consumers.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:15:34 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/green-claims-prepare-for-tougher-eu-rules-on-promotion-of-products-and-services/</link>
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                <title>Outsourcing video series &#x2013; Episode 2: Data protection</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:28:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/outsourcing-video-series-episode-2-data-protection/</link>
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                <title>DORA: time to review your ICT contracts</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The EU Regulation on Digital Operational Resilience (DORA) will apply from 17 January 2025 to most financial entities in the EU.  DORA&#x27;s increased focus on third-party risk management includes detailed requirements for provisions that must be included in existing and new ICT contracts.  This briefing concentrates on the contractual requirements imposed by DORA.  Firms have a substantial &quot;to do&quot; list to prepare for DORA over the coming months and, to be ready in time, they should be identifyin...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:11:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/dora-time-to-review-your-ict-contracts/</link>
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                <title>Outsourcing video series &#x2013; Episode 1: Dealing with Inflation</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:28:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/outsourcing-video-series-episode-1-dealing-with-inflation/</link>
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                <title>Importing EU goods into the UK:  what&#x27;s changing?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[After much delay, the UK is finally introducing full border controls on imports of goods from the EU. We look at what&#x27;s changing over the course of the next 12 months.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:03:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/importing-eu-goods-into-the-uk-whats-changing/</link>
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                <title>Liability: has the Court of Appeal breathed new life into UCTA?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[It is relatively rare for contractual limitations of liability to fall foul of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (UCTA) &#x2013; so you could be forgiven for thinking that businesses don&#x27;t need to be too concerned about UCTA.  But a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal challenges some commonly held assumptions about the legislation and may mean that it becomes more of an issue in future &#x2013; particularly for suppliers using standard terms.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:48:57 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/liability-has-the-court-of-appeal-breathed-new-life-into-ucta/</link>
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                <title>Situation critical: Proposed new rules to regulate Critical Third Parties</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Following the entry into force of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (&quot;FSMA 2023&quot;), the Bank of England, FCA and PRA (the &quot;Regulators&quot;) are consulting on new rules and a joint Supervisory Statement on their new powers to regulate critical third parties (&quot;CTPs&quot;) which are designated by HM Treasury because of their systemic importance to authorised firms and financial market infrastructures (&quot;FMIs&quot;).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:19:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/situation-critical-proposed-new-rules-to-regulate-critical-third-parties/</link>
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                <title>The EU Data Act has come into force - scoping the impact for data holders</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:56:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-eu-data-act-has-come-into-force-scoping-the-impact-for-data-holders/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Inflexion on its &#xA3;434m investment in GlobalData Plc&#x27;s Healthcare business </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Inflexion on its &#xA3;434m investment in GlobalData Plc&#x27;s Healthcare business]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:45:45 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-inflexion-on-its-434m-investment-in-globaldata-plcs-healthcare-business/</link>
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                <title>How to date your contract when work started before it was signed</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:28:06 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/how-to-date-your-contract-when-work-started-before-it-was-signed/</link>
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                <title>Guide to Technology &amp; Outsourcing 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has written the UK chapters of the Practical Law and Chambers global outsourcing guides. The chapters cover the latest legal information and many of the key issues to consider on UK outsourcing.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:28:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/guide-to-technology-outsourcing-2023/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/guide-to-technology-outsourcing-2023/</guid>
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                <title>UK transition to Net Zero: foot off the gas?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This briefing highlights the UK&#x27;s transition to Net Zero and evaluates the effectiveness of government policies in driving the nation towards its climate goals. Get insights on various strategies, their implications on energy and infrastructure, and how the recent policy changes are shaping the UK&#x27;s commitment to Net Zero.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:39:21 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-transition-to-net-zero-foot-off-the-gas/</link>
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                <title>Benchmarking clauses: getting the balance right</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Benchmarking mechanisms in commercial agreements are intended to help customers to assess whether they are getting a good deal.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:25:05 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/benchmarking-clauses-getting-the-balance-right/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Autumn 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel. Listen to an editorial overview from Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions Partner, Richard Brown.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:09:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-autumn-2023/</link>
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                <title>Infrastructure Spotlight &#x2013; Autumn 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this edition, we highlight the key regulatory and policy developments this Autumn which will impact investors in and operators of energy and infrastructure assets in the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:36:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/infrastructure-spotlight-autumn-2023/</link>
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                <title>Smart AI Regulation?</title>
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                            Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:35:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/smart-ai-regulation/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Ascential on the sale of WGSN to Apax</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Ascential plc (&quot;Ascential&quot;), a longstanding client of the firm, on the proposed sale, subject to shareholder approval, of its product design business (&quot;WGSN&quot;) to funds advised by Apax Partners LLP.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:45:44 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-ascential-on-the-sale-of-wgsn-to-apax/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Zegona Communications plc on its &#x20AC;5.0 billion acquisition of Vodafone Spain</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[A Travers Smith cross-practice transaction team has advised Zegona Communications plc on its proposed acquisition of Vodafone Spain for an enterprise value of &#x20AC;5.0 billion.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:41:42 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-zegona-communications-plc-on-its-50-billion-acquisition-of-vodafone-spain/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Inflexion on its investment in aosphere</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Inflexion on its investment in aosphere]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:45:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-inflexion-on-its-investment-in-aosphere/</link>
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                <title>EE v Virgin Mobile: reciprocal liability clause prevents damages claim for breach of exclusivity</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Many commercial contracts contain blanket exclusions of loss of profits &#x2013; and sometimes the parties also agree that such clauses will be mutual (so both supplier and customer benefit from the same exclusion).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:08:21 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/ee-v-virgin-mobile-reciprocal-liability-clause-prevents-damages-claim-for-breach-of-exclusivity/</link>
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                <title>The UK-US Data Bridge &#x2013; a new way forward for transatlantic data transfers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[There&#x27;s a new way for UK businesses to transfer personal data compliantly to the US.  A newly established data bridge, an extension to the EU-US Data Protection Framework (DPF) adopted in July 2023, enables organisations in the UK to transfer personal data to organisations in the US that have certified to the DPF, without putting in place further safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses (SCCs), or carrying out a transfer risk assessment.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:58:42 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-uk-us-data-bridge-a-new-way-forward-for-transatlantic-data-transfers/</link>
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                <title>Artificial intelligence:  what role for data protection?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Data is often described as AI&#x27;s &quot;lifeblood&quot; but there&#x27;s widespread concern about personal data being unlawfully exploited or processed using AI tools.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:28:14 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/artificial-intelligence-what-role-for-data-protection/</link>
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                <title>Consumer protection: new measures on fake reviews, hidden fees and other pricing issues</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government is consulting on further changes to consumer protection law, including measures to tackle hidden fees, drip pricing and fake reviews, which have particular relevance for online businesses.  As we explain below, the consultation also covers online platforms, the ability for consumers to claim damages for unfair practices and measures which are also relevant to bricks and mortar retailers, including rules on unit pricing and price promotions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:16:47 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/consumer-protection-new-measures-on-fake-reviews-hidden-fees-and-other-pricing-issues/</link>
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                <title>Outsourcing Spotlight - Autumn 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This issue of Outsourcing Spotlight highlights a number of hot topics, including as the impact of AI on outsourcing, changes to the UK&#x27;s regimes for data protection and cybersecurity and proposed reforms to UK employment law, including TUPE.  We also discuss pricing issues in the context of the current high inflation environment and a recent case which analyses multiple liability caps.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:21:58 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/outsourcing-spotlight-autumn-2023/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Macquarie Capital Principal Finance on the acquisition of a majority stake in Zenzero</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Macquarie Capital Principal Finance on the majority acquisition of Zenzero, a next generation provider of IT Managed Services to over a thousand SMEs across the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:41:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-macquarie-capital-principal-finance-on-the-acquisition-of-a-majority-stake-in-zenzero/</link>
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                <title>&quot;Best prices&quot; or &quot;most favoured customer&quot; clauses:  key issues for customers and suppliers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Imposing an obligation on another business to offer the best prices and terms that it offers to all other customers can often seem attractive &#x2013; but such clauses are not always straightforward.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:37:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/best-prices-or-most-favoured-customer-clauses-key-issues-for-customers-and-suppliers/</link>
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                <title>Limiting liability:  single global cap or multiple caps?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Commercial contracts often require goods or services to be provided over several years &#x2013; so is it better to have a single global limitation of liability for all claims over the life of the contract?  Or should you opt for multiple caps, where the limit effectively &quot;resets&quot; for each year of the contract or for each separate claim?  A recent case highlights the potential for disputes: whilst the supplier maintained there was a single cap, limiting recovery to &#xA3;11.5 million, the customer argued...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:40:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/limiting-liability-single-global-cap-or-multiple-caps/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises AURELIUS on the acquisition of TM Group from TSX-listed Dye &amp; Durham</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises AURELIUS on the acquisition of TM Group from TSX-listed Dye &amp; Durham]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 09 Aug 2023 21:41:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-aurelius-on-the-acquisition-of-tm-group-from-tsx-listed-dye-durham/</link>
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                <title>Audit clauses and Paddington bear: key lessons from caselaw</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Audit clauses can be a useful tool for verifying compliance with contractual obligations, especially on compliance, pricing and payment issues.   But what are the key drafting considerations?   In this briefing, we look at things to &#x27;bear&#x27; in mind following two disputes involving audit clauses in commercial contracts, one of which centred around Paddington Bear merchandising rights.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:29:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/audit-clauses-and-paddington-bear-key-lessons-from-caselaw/</link>
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                <title>UK Legal Update - July 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we bring you a round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in UK law and practice for our international stakeholders, covering hot topics such as Brexit, ESG and Digital.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:45:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-legal-update-july-2023/</link>
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                <title>Trendsetting: key developments in ESG for the fashion sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Major fashion brands are increasingly making efforts to capitalise on growing ESG consciousness by consumers. At the same time however, brands are also aware of activity by regulators and campaigners that seeks to hold businesses accountable for &quot;greenwashing&quot; and human rights risks present in their value chain.]]></description>
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                            Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:49:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/trendsetting-key-developments-in-esg-for-the-fashion-sector/</link>
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                <title>The shifting sands of AI regulation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Even the CEOs of the big AI firms, like Sam Altman of OpenAI (the developers of ChatGPT), say that AI needs regulating, but there is very little consensus about how to go about regulating it.  Governments across the globe are grappling with how to balance promoting innovation and economic growth with protecting citizens&#x27; privacy, safety and other human rights. This briefing explores the UK&#x27;s approach to the regulation of AI, highlights its key differences from the EU&#x27;s proposed AI Act and loo...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:28:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-shifting-sands-of-ai-regulation/</link>
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                <title>AI tests intellectual property boundaries</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As businesses invest more heavily in AI, what intellectual property challenges are they likely to encounter?  How do we avoid AI have a &quot;chilling&quot; effect on human creativity and enable rightsholders to guard against their intellectual creations being scraped to train AI without their consent?  This briefing looks at issues relating to IP rights in AI systems and in AI-generated content, the potential infringement risks that can arise from training AI and from its outputs &#x2013; as well as at the U...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:59:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/ai-tests-intellectual-property-boundaries/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises The Access Group on the acquisition of Guestline</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client The Access Group on its acquisition of Guestline.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:45:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-the-access-group-on-the-acquisition-of-guestline/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises The Access Group on the acquisition of Restaurantdiary.com Limited</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client The Access Group on its acquisition of the ResDiary Group.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:45:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-the-access-group-on-the-acquisition-of-restaurantdiarycom-limited/</link>
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                <title>The EU-US adequacy decision has landed</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[There&#x27;s now a new route to transfer personal data to the US under EU GDPR &#x2013; for the time being at least.&#xA0; On 10 July 2023 the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:31:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-eu-us-adequacy-decision-has-landed/</link>
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                <title>What impact will the Retained EU Law Act have on data, e-commerce, tech and IP?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act (REUL Act) has recently received Royal Assent.  We look at the potential impact on data protection, e-commerce, tech and IP, together with the bigger picture on divergence from the EU in these areas.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:17:33 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-impact-will-the-retained-eu-law-act-have-on-data-e-commerce-tech-and-ip/</link>
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                <title>The Retained EU Law Act:  cliff edge removed, but cloud of uncertainty remains</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The controversial legislation to enable the Government to revoke or reform retained EU law (the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act or REUL Act) has now Received Royal Assent.  Although some of the most heavily criticised aspects of the legislation have been removed, it will still create a climate of uncertainty around retained EU law. We explain why and what this means for business. We also highlight the impact of other post-Brexit reforms in areas where EU-derived law remains releva...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:18:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-retained-eu-law-act-cliff-edge-removed-but-cloud-of-uncertainty-remains/</link>
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                <title>Cost plus and open book pricing:  what to watch out for</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In an environment where costs are increasingly unpredictable, pricing mechanisms based on the supplier&#x27;s costs plus a margin may seem an attractive option]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:28:16 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/cost-plus-and-open-book-pricing-what-to-watch-out-for/</link>
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                <title>UK consumer protection law: new Bill will give regulator serious clout</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill has finally been put before the UK Parliament and is likely to become law in 2024.  It will give the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) very significant new powers to enforce UK consumer protection law, including the ability to impose fines of up to 10% of global annual turnover (which is higher than many jurisdictions, including the EU) and to sanction enhanced consumer measures, such as redress schemes.  The Bill also promises to tight...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 09 May 2023 14:18:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-consumer-protection-law-new-bill-will-give-regulator-serious-clout/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Spring 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel. Listen to an editorial overview from Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions Partner, Richard Brown.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 03 May 2023 14:42:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-spring-2023/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-spring-2023/</guid>
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                <title>Importing EU goods into the UK: more change on the way (and more disruption?)</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Following repeated postponements, the UK Government has finally published its plans to introduce full border controls on imports of goods from the EU.  We explain what this means in practice and what businesses need to do to prepare.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:04:24 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/importing-eu-goods-into-the-uk-more-change-on-the-way-and-more-disruption/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/importing-eu-goods-into-the-uk-more-change-on-the-way-and-more-disruption/</guid>
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                <title>Mapping the social audit trail: what the Tesco and LBMA claims tell us about the direction of ESG litigation in the UK</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Businesses with overseas operations, and firms that provide social audit support services to those businesses, need to be cognisant of attempts by claimant law firms to extend the existing boundaries of tort law and bring novel and ambitious value chain liability claims against them]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:46:37 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/mapping-the-social-audit-trail-what-the-tesco-and-lbma-claims-tell-us-about-the-direction-of-esg-litigation-in-the-uk/</link>
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                <title>CMA warns online B2C businesses against misleading urgency and pricing claims</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an open letter to online B2C businesses, highlighting certain practices that may mislead consumers.  The focus is on claims relating to the need to act urgently and price reductions.  As we explain below, enforcement action is already being taken over these issues &#x2013; and with plans to allow the CMA to impose substantial fines for breaches of consumer law, the risks of non-compliance are poised to escalate.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:18:29 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/cma-warns-online-b2c-businesses-against-misleading-urgency-and-pricing-claims/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises DIF Capital Partners on its investment in Pinnacle Power Limited</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises DIF Capital Partners on its investment in Pinnacle Power Limited]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:41:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-dif-capital-partners-on-its-investment-in-pinnacle-power-limited-1/</link>
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                <title>Payment terms: what to watch out for</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Although pricing will often loom large in negotiations, provisions setting out the mechanics of the payment process and related terms don&#x27;t always get the attention they deserve &#x2013; which can lead to problems once the contract is being performed.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:36:02 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/payment-terms-what-to-watch-out-for/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Ancala Partners on completed &#x20AC;136.2 million acquisition of aerial emergency services businesses from Babcock International </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Ancala Partners LLP on the &#x20AC;136.2 million acquisition of aerial emergency services businesses from Babcock International Group plc.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:45:42 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-ancala-partners-on-completed-1362-million-acquisition-of-aerial-emergency-services-businesses-from-babcock-international/</link>
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                <title>Data Protection and Digital Information (no. 2) Bill</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[UK data protection reform, take 2.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:10:34 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/data-protection-and-digital-information-no-2-bill/</link>
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                <title>The UK&#x27;s new competition regime for digital markets: to remedy a gap in the CMA&#x27;s toolkit</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Government has promised to introduce a new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill in this session of Parliament, which is expected to have a significant impact on how competition law is enforced in the digital space.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:35:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-uks-new-competition-regime-for-digital-markets-to-remedy-a-gap-in-the-cmas-toolkit/</link>
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                <title>References to LIBOR in late payment clauses: mind the gap</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Late payment clauses in commercial contracts commonly refer to LIBOR as a proxy for the cost of money over time and a hedge against inflation. But do you understand what is meant by &quot;LIBOR&quot;? Did you know that the rate will soon be discontinued? How will this impact on the drafting of new late payment clauses (or construing clauses in existing contracts which include a reference to this rate)?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:39:35 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/references-to-libor-in-late-payment-clauses-mind-the-gap/</link>
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                <title>Late payment clauses: time for a review?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The recent announcement of the UK Government&#x27;s Payment and Cash Flow Review has once again put the spotlight on late payment clauses and other payment practices. Larger businesses in particular may be criticised for failure to comply with legal requirements or &quot;best practices&quot; in relation to their purchasing activity.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:36:30 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/late-payment-clauses-time-for-a-review/</link>
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                <title>The Windsor Framework: what does it mean for businesses with no activities in Northern Ireland? </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK and the EU have reached agreement on changes to the post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland, known as the Windsor Framework.  For businesses which don&#x27;t have activities in Northern Ireland, the reaction to might be: so what?  But as we explain below, there are some important wider ramifications.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:20:08 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-windsor-framework-what-does-it-mean-for-businesses-with-no-activities-in-northern-ireland/</link>
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                <title>The Windsor Framework: a good deal for business?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government and the EU have reached agreement on changes to the post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland.  We look at what&#x27;s been agreed, what the timing is likely to be and whether it&#x27;s a good deal for business.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:06:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-windsor-framework-a-good-deal-for-business/</link>
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                <title>Supermarket and retailer litigation risk: Claimants using novel Value Chain Liability concepts to target household names</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Value chains are under the spotlight with the increase in so-called value chain liability claims in the UK]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:58:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/supermarket-and-retailer-litigation-risk-claimants-using-novel-value-chain-liability-concepts-to-target-household-names/</link>
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                <title>Landmark High Court Decision on Supply Chains and Human Rights</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The British Government has defended a claim brought by the World Uyghur Congress (&quot;WUC&quot;) and the Global Legal Action Network (&quot;GLUN&quot;)]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:23:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/landmark-high-court-decision-on-supply-chains-and-human-rights/</link>
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                <title>The EU&#x27;s Digital Services Act reaches its first milestone (as the UK&#x27;s Online Safety Bill weaves towards the finish)</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The EU and the UK are each determined to regulate online content and protect users from online harms.  The EU got there first.  Its Digital Services Act, which will impact all online intermediaries operating in the EU at varying levels, is already in force.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:51:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-eus-digital-services-act-reaches-its-first-milestone-as-the-uks-online-safety-bill-weaves-towards-the-finish/</link>
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                <title>Linking prices to inflation: a short guide to indexation clauses</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With inflation at its highest for many years, many businesses are looking again at price indexation clauses.  This briefing explores when they can be useful, which index to use, and whether the best known index - RPI - has a future.  It&#x27;s the second in our series of briefings on pricing and payment issues in commercial contracts.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:41:20 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Mitigating a Data Breach: Insider Threats - Episode 3 - what regulatory action and civil claims might you face?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the third episode of our Mitigating a Data Breach: Insider Threats podcast series. In this final episode of the series, James and Rachel conclude by discussing potential regulatory action and the types of civil claims your business might face in the event of a data breach.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:09:28 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/mitigating-a-data-breach-insider-threats-episode-3-what-regulatory-action-and-civil-claims-might-you-face/</link>
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                <title>Mitigating a Data Breach: Insider Threats - Episode 2 - what are the regulatory, supply chain and employment law impacts?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the second episode of our Mitigating a Data Breach: Insider Threats podcast series. In this series of 3 podcasts, members of the Travers Smith Cybersecurity team,&#xA0;Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions Partner James Longster, Employment Partner Adam Wyman and Dispute Resolution Senior Counsel Rachel Wilson, take a look at what happens in the aftermath of a data breach. They focus on cybersecurity threats originating from within an organisation or its supply chain and discuss how to m...]]></description>
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                            Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:37:37 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/mitigating-a-data-breach-insider-threats-episode-2-what-are-the-regulatory-supply-chain-and-employment-law-impacts/</link>
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                <title>Mitigating a Data Breach: Insider Threats podcast series</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions Partner, James Longster, Employment Partner Adam Wyman and Dispute Resolution Senior Counsel Rachel Wilson, take a look at what happens in the aftermath of a data breach. They focus on cybersecurity threats originating from within an organisation or its supply chain and discuss how to mitigate their impact.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:32:37 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/mitigating-a-data-breach-insider-threats-podcast-series/</link>
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                <title>Mitigating a Data Breach: Insider Threats - Episode 1 - why insider threats must not fall under the radar</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first episode of our Mitigating a Data Breach: Insider Threats podcast series. In this series of 3 podcasts, members of the Travers Smith Cybersecurity team, Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions&#xA0;Partner James Longster, Employment Partner Adam Wyman and Dispute Resolution Senior Counsel Rachel Wilson, take a look at what happens in the aftermath of a data breach. They focus on cybersecurity threats originating from within an organisation or its supply chain and discuss how to mi...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:38:08 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/mitigating-a-data-breach-insider-threats-episode-1-why-insider-threats-must-not-fall-under-the-radar/</link>
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                <title>Strengthening cybersecurity laws: changes to the EU&#x27;s and the UK&#x27;s NIS regimes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Improving cybersecurity for essential services and infrastructure is high on the agenda for the UK&#x27;s and the EU&#x27;s legislators, in response to the ever-evolving threat landscape.  The UK&#x27;s and the EU&#x27;s respective network and information systems or NIS regimes, while both to be strengthened (including by bringing managed service providers into scope), look to be diverging.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:36:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/strengthening-cybersecurity-laws-changes-to-the-eus-and-the-uks-nis-regimes/</link>
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                <title>Louboutin v Amazon: direct liability for online platforms where third parties advertise counterfeit goods?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Court of Justice of the European Union (&quot;CJEU&quot;) has ruled that Amazon could be held liable for trade mark infringement in relation to advertisements for &#x27;fake&#x27; Christian Louboutin shoes placed on its website by a third party.  This preliminary ruling, a departure from previous case law and the Advocate General&#x27;s opinion in the case, is good news for brand owners (particularly for luxury products) and may cause online platforms, offering both their own and third party products for sale, to...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:45:42 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/louboutin-v-amazon-direct-liability-for-online-platforms-where-third-parties-advertise-counterfeit-goods/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Lifezone Metals on its combination with GoGreen Investments </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Lifezone Metals, a developer of cleaner metals for EV batteries, on its combination with GoGreen Investments (NYSE: GOGN).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 16 Dec 2022 21:41:50 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-lifezone-metals-on-its-combination-with-gogreen-investments/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith has advised Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners on its acquisition of the Adelphi Portrush Hotel </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners  on its acquisition of the four-star Adelphi Portrush Hotel, situated on the north-coast of Northern Ireland.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:41:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-has-advised-adventurous-journeys-capital-partners-on-its-acquisition-of-the-adelphi-portrush-hotel/</link>
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                <title>Online sales: do countdown timers break consumer law? - CMA investigates Emma Sleep</title>
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                            Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:06:55 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/online-sales-do-countdown-timers-break-consumer-law-cma-investigates-emma-sleep/</link>
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                <title>The Energy &amp; Environment Alliance partners with Travers Smith to launch an ESG timeline designed for the hospitality industry </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith, in partnership with the Energy &amp; Environment Alliance (EEA), is pleased to announce the launch of its ESG timeline for the hospitality industry.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:38:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-energy-environment-alliance-partners-with-travers-smith-to-launch-an-esg-timeline-designed-for-the-hospitality-industry/</link>
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                <title>Guides to Outsourcing 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has written the UK chapters of the Practical Law and Chambers global outsourcing guides. The chapters cover the latest legal information and many of the key issues to consider on UK outsourcing.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:58:02 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/guides-to-outsourcing-2022/</link>
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                <title>The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill: enforcing growth?</title>
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                            Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:06:17 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-digital-markets-competition-and-consumer-bill-enforcing-growth/</link>
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                <title>ICO revises guidance on Transfer Risk Assessments</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 17 November 2022, the ICO revised its guidance on international transfers, created a new section on transfer risk assessments (TRA) and released a new TRA tool.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:22:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/ico-revises-guidance-on-transfer-risk-assessments/</link>
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                <title>Infrastructure Spotlight - Autumn 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Travers Smith Infrastructure newsletter. We hope you find this publication an informative and insightful source of information on the developments in the infrastructure market that we are seeing and anticipating in the UK and beyond.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:35:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/infrastructure-spotlight-autumn-2022/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises SSP Group on its acquisition of AMT Coffee from its administrators</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client, SSP Group, on its acquisition of AMT Coffee from its administrators in an accelerated transaction.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:24:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-ssp-group-on-its-acquisition-of-amt-coffee-from-its-administrators/</link>
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                <title>AIJA Half-Year Conference</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith will be in attendance at the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) Half-Year Conference, being held in Edinburgh from 16th November to 19th November.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:21:02 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/events-container/aija-half-year-conference/</link>
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                <title>Price review clauses: when can suppliers force through an increase?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Against a background of high inflation and a challenging economic environment, many businesses are looking at whether they can raise prices.&#xA0;&#xA0; However, as we explain below, even where a contract appears to allow for this, much depends on the precise wording and what constraints the courts may decide to impose.&#xA0; This is the first in a series of briefings on pricing and payment issues in commercial contracts.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:14:39 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/price-review-clauses-when-can-suppliers-force-through-an-increase/</link>
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                <title>Mid-contract price rises in consumer contracts: how to advertise fairly</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is consulting on guidance that would require mid-contract price rises in consumer contracts to be more prominently stated in telecoms advertising. As we explain below, this may also be of interest to other B2C businesses outside the telecoms sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:03:48 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/mid-contract-price-rises-in-consumer-contracts-how-to-advertise-fairly/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith LLP has advised Wise Equity on of its acquisition of OneTag</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Wise Equity on the English aspects of its acquisition of OneTag, an adtech company, from its founders. BonelliErede led on the Italian aspects of the transaction.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:41:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-llp-has-advised-wise-equity-on-of-its-acquisition-of-onetag/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Autumn 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, news on training and networking events for in-house counsel, and an update on our legal tech initiatives. This is our October 2022 update.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:54:27 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-autumn-2022/</link>
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                <title>On course for an EU-US adequacy decision?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 7 October 2022, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) that seeks to address the concerns set out in the Schrems II decision about US intelligence agencies&#x2019; access to EU individuals&#x2019; personal data.&#xA0; The EO is a significant step in the direction of an EU-U.S. adequacy decision (expected in Spring 2023, if approved by member states) but, if granted, will that adequacy decision be sufficiently robust to withstand a likely legal challenge?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:48:09 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/on-course-for-an-eu-us-adequacy-decision/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith has advised Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners on its acquisition of the Dornoch Hotel</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners on its acquisition of the Dornoch Hotel]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:41:52 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-has-advised-adventurous-journeys-capital-partners-on-its-acquisition-of-the-dornoch-hotel/</link>
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                <title>Sanctions Update: UK enforcement, international regulator collaboration and further restrictive measures taken in response to Russia&#x27;s invasion of Ukraine</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 15 March 2022, the UK&#x27;s new Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act (the &quot;ECA&quot;) received Royal Assent. The legislation contained a number of important provisions, including the introduction of a new &#x27;Register of Overseas Entities&#x27; and reforms to unexplained wealth orders.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:12:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sanctions-update-uk-enforcement-international-regulator-collaboration-and-further-restrictive-measures-taken-in-response-to-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/</link>
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                <title>Financial services outsourcing:  UK plans to regulate service providers as well as their customers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government is proposing greater regulatory oversight of financial services outsourcings involving &quot;Critical Third Parties&quot; (CTPs). If implemented, these changes will result in CTPs &#x2013; some of which may not regard themselves as part of the finance sector - being regulated directly by financial services supervisory authorities.&#xA0; This would represent a major shift in approach.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:28:26 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/financial-services-outsourcing-uk-plans-to-regulate-service-providers-as-well-as-their-customers/</link>
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                <title>New EU Proposed Regulation seeks to ban products made using forced labour</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The EU recently revealed its proposal for a new Regulation to combat the use of forced labour in the production of goods.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:18:07 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-eu-proposed-regulation-seeks-to-ban-products-made-using-forced-labour/</link>
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                <title>Tech. Spotlight. series</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Commercial &amp; Technology partner, James Longster, shines a light on some of the relevant and most pressing developments in the tech sector. Providing a practical and accessible view on technology law.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:23:11 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tech-spotlight-series/</link>
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                <title>Tech. Spotlight. - Episode 7 - The Great Developer Drought</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Commercial, IP &amp; Technology Senior Associate, Richard Offord, discusses the &#x27;Great Developer Drought&#x27; and the IP, data and confidentiality issues that can arise when hiring software developers overseas.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:01:39 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tech-spotlight-episode-7-the-great-developer-drought/</link>
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                <title>ESG risk and the tech and automotive sectors: why Tesla&#x27;s proposed &quot;solution&quot; to the supply chain pinch may not be for everyone</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:09:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esg-risk-and-the-tech-and-automotive-sectors-why-teslas-proposed-solution-to-the-supply-chain-pinch-may-not-be-for-everyone/</link>
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                <title>The Retained EU Law Bill: another Brexit cliff edge looms?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Government has published legislation giving it wide-ranging powers to revoke or reform retained EU law. &#xA0;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.&#xA0; Does this create another Brexit-related cliff edge for business?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:51:13 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-retained-eu-law-bill-another-brexit-cliff-edge-looms/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises The Access Group on the acquisition of Pay360 Limited</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised PaySuite Limited, a division of long-standing client The Access Group, on the acquisition of Pay360 Limited, a leading UK provider of credit card and payments facilitation services to the public and private sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:45:05 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-the-access-group-on-the-acquisition-of-pay360-limited/</link>
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                <title>Brexit vs cost of living:  a key challenge for UK&#x27;s new PM</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Whether it&#x27;s the Northern Ireland Protocol or what to do about retained EU law, numerous Brexit-related issues continue to lurk in the new Prime Minister&#x27;s in-tray. &#xA0;A key challenge will be how and where to strike the balance between the urgent need for measures to tackle the cost of living crisis and political pressure for action on Brexit-related issues raised during the leadership campaign.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:51:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Beyond Brexit: A-Z by topic</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Brexit has already had a significant impact on the UK legal landscape and its implications will continue to be felt for many years to come.  This page brings together all our materials on Brexit and related issues, arranged alphabetically by topic.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:56:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on the sale of Gist to Marks &amp; Spencer</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Storeshield Limited, a subsidiary of the BOC Group, on the sale of Gist to Marks &amp; Spencer. Gist is a contract logistics business with approximately 5,800 employees across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The proposed transaction is expected to complete in the second half of 2022, subject to certain conditions.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:41:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Ancala Partners on the proposed &#x20AC;136.2 million acquisition of aerial emergency services businesses from Babcock International Group </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised its long-standing client Ancala Partners LLP (Ancala), the critical mid-market infrastructure investor, on the proposed &#x20AC;136.2 million acquisition of aerial emergency services businesses from Babcock International Group plc (Babcock) in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Mozambique.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:45:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Protecting your brand in the metaverse: top 10 issues for brand owners to consider</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In 28 October 2021 Facebook rebranded as Meta, with the aspiration &quot;to be seen as a metaverse company&quot;.&#xA0; Since then, there&#x27;s been a significant buzz about the metaverse &#x2013; the &quot;next chapter of the internet&quot;, according to Mark Zuckerberg.]]></description>
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                            Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:12:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Post-termination non-compete clauses in B2B agreements: what&#x27;s the Court of Appeal up to?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The challenge for a business when drafting a restrictive covenant is that if it seeks to constrain the other party&#x27;s freedom to operate too much or for too long in the interests of protecting its own business, the courts may refuse to enforce the restriction.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:08:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/post-termination-non-compete-clauses-in-b2b-agreements-whats-the-court-of-appeal-up-to/</link>
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                <title>Material adverse change clauses: play to the whistle</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The High Court recently considered whether the delay to the Premier League season caused by the first COVID-19 lockdown triggered a material adverse change clause (commonly known as a MAC clause) in contracts for broadcasting rights. In this briefing we look at how this compares with previous cases on MAC clauses and what the lessons are when drafting such provisions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:52:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/material-adverse-change-clauses-play-to-the-whistle/</link>
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                <title>The Queen&#x27;s Speech: did you miss anything?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Last month, the UK Government set out its legislative programme for this parliament in the Queen&#x27;s Speech.  In this briefing, we look at some of the proposals relevant to business which have had less media attention.  We also highlight some of the notable omissions and consider how far the proposed legislation might deliver on the Government&#x27;s commitments to cut red tape, promote economic growth and achieve &quot;levelling up&quot;.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:21:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>B2C marketing: CMA calls for businesses to disclose how &quot;green&quot; their products really are</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended legislating to impose a positive obligation on consumer-facing businesses to disclose information about the environmental impact of their products. It has also recommended changes designed to make it easier to enforce consumer law against companies making misleading environmental claims, to allow orders to be made requiring businesses to make redress payments for environmental harm and to increase supply chain transparency.&#xA0; In this...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:03:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/b2c-marketing-cma-calls-for-businesses-to-disclose-how-green-their-products-really-are/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Graphite Capital and management shareholders on sale of Random42</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised longstanding client Graphite Capital and management shareholders on the sale of Random42, a leading provider of scientific animation and digital media services, to The Lockwood Group, a portfolio company of Ares Management.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:45:37 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Brexit: 1 year on - Episode 8: Contracts</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the eighth and final episode of the series, Senior Associate Michael Ross considers the impact of Brexit on contracts.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 30 May 2022 09:06:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-1-year-on-episode-8-contracts/</link>
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                <title>Tech. Spotlight. - Episode 6 - Balancing free speech and online safety</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Commercial, IP &amp; Technology partner, James Longster, discusses balancing free speech and online safety in the context of Elon Musk&#x27;s controversial proposed $44bn acquisition of Twitter.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 25 May 2022 10:06:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tech-spotlight-episode-6-balancing-free-speech-and-online-safety/</link>
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                <title>SMO v TikTok: representative action considered post Lloyd v Google</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court&#x27;s judgment in Lloyd v Google in November 2021 (see our briefing here) significantly curbed &quot;opt-out&quot; representative actions brought under CPR 19.6, but it left a number of unanswered questions - a trail of crumbs for claimant law firms to pick over.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 16 May 2022 12:57:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/smo-v-tiktok-representative-action-considered-post-lloyd-v-google/</link>
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                <title>UK confirms plans for tougher consumer protection regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government has confirmed that it plans to introduce significantly stronger powers for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to enforce consumer law, including the ability to impose fines of up to 10% of global turnover.&#xA0; This is a major change for consumer-facing businesses, although question marks remain over the exact timing.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 May 2022 14:02:59 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-confirms-plans-for-tougher-consumer-protection-regime/</link>
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                <title>UK border controls on imported goods:  what&#x27;s the plan?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government has announced that new border controls on imports from the EU scheduled for July 2022 are being postponed.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 04 May 2022 13:27:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>EU draft Data Act - proposed rules for accessing and sharing data</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Commission published a draft Data Act on 23 February 2022 (&quot;Data Act&quot;), as part of the implementation of its February 2020 strategy for data.  This proposed regulation, which will have direct effect in members states, is intended to set standards at an EU-wide level to facilitate and create a fairer, more competitive digital environment for the sharing and re-use of data (both personal and non-personal).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 04 May 2022 15:59:20 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-draft-data-act-proposed-rules-for-accessing-and-sharing-data/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: 1 year on - Episode 7: Services and data</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the seventh episode of the series, Associate Hannah McCullagh provides an overview on the key affects that Brexit has had on &quot;services&quot; and &quot;data&quot;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:47:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-1-year-on-episode-7-services-and-data/</link>
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                <title>Liability for lost profits and wasted expenditure: what can you exclude?</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:59:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/liability-for-lost-profits-and-wasted-expenditure-what-can-you-exclude/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - April 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, news on training and networking events for in-house counsel, and an update on our legal tech initiatives. This is our April 2022 update.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:01:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-april-2022/</link>
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                <title>Sugar wars:  what do they mean for the UK&#x27;s post-Brexit state aid and tariff regimes?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The High Court has recently rejected an attempt by British Sugar to challenge aspects of the UK&#x27;s post-Brexit sugar tariffs on the basis that they amounted to an illegal subsidy to its competitor, Tate &amp; Lyle.&#xA0; In this briefing, we look at the wider implications of the ruling for the UK&#x27;s post-Brexit state aid and tariff regimes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:27:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Standard terms: fighting the right battles</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Several recent cases highlight the importance of process for both customers and suppliers when contracting on standard terms (or a mixture of standard terms and &quot;bespoke&quot; terms).&#xA0; In this briefing, we highlight some of the key pitfalls for the unwary, particularly around the so-called &quot;battle of the forms&quot;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:59:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/standard-terms-fighting-the-right-battles/</link>
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                <title>International Insights 2022 - UK Legal Developments</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in UK law and practice for our international stakeholders.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:58:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/international-insights-2022-uk-legal-developments/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: 1 year on - Episode 4: Impact on goods</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the fourth episode of the series, Senior Associate Richard Offord talks about the impact of Brexit on goods, following the UK&#x27;s departure from the Single Market and Customs Union.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:15:01 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>ICO finalises UK International Data Transfer Agreements</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK&#x2019;s International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) and the Addendum to the EU SCCs (Addendum), together with accompanying transitional provisions, were laid before Parliament 2 February 2022. Unless Parliament objects (which is unlikely), they will come into effect on 21 March 2022.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:31:37 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises CGE Partners on its investment in Datapharm</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised CGE Partners on its investment in Datapharm, a leading provider of regulatory-driven medicines information and software solutions to the pharmaceutical industry.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:45:36 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Brexit: 1 year on - Episode 2: Trade agreements</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the second episode of the series, Knowledge Counsel Jonathan Rush provides an overview of the UK post-Brexit trade agreements and considers what they mean for UK businesses.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:27:58 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-1-year-on-episode-2-trade-agreements/</link>
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                <title>French regulator issues record fines for Facebook and Google cookie violations</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[France&#x27;s data protection regulator (the CNIL) has imposed hefty fines on Google (&#x20AC;150m) and Facebook (&#x20AC;60m) for making it more difficult for users in France to reject cookies than to accept them.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:26:43 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Brexit: 1 year on</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this video series, we will be taking a look at where we are in the Brexit process, one year on from the end of the transition period and the UK&#x27;s effective exit from the European Union.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:32:38 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/video-series-brexit-1-year-on/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: 1 year on - Episode 1: Introduction - where are we now?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this video series, we will be taking a look at where we are in the Brexit process, one year on from the end of the transition period and the UK&#x27;s effective exit from the European Union. This is episode 1 in the series.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:18:57 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>UK consumer law reform: a watershed moment?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government has been consulting on wide-ranging proposals to reform competition and consumer law. In this briefing, we consider the proposed reforms to consumer law and ask whether their impact on consumer-facing businesses will be comparable to that of the GDPR.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:58:38 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Lloyd v Google: good news for data controllers?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[It is fair to say that the highly anticipated judgment of the Supreme Court in Lloyd v Google which arrived on 10 November, was not the huge game-changer (for both litigators and funders, and data controllers) that some had predicted. The Court unanimously allowed Google&#x27;s appeal, restoring the order made by the first instance judge that the representative action should not proceed.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:58:30 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Guides to Outsourcing 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has written the UK chapters of the Practical Law and Chambers global outsourcing guides. The chapters cover the latest legal information and many of the key issues to consider on UK outsourcing.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:58:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/guides-to-outsourcing-2021/</link>
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                <title>More Brexit-related turbulence is on the way: here&#x27;s what to expect</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:28:05 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/more-brexit-related-turbulence-is-on-the-way-heres-what-to-expect/</link>
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                <title>Freeports: business opportunity or hype?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently ran a webinar on everything to do with freeports, featuring Stephen Carr, Commercial Director of Peel Ports, Liverpool, where one of the new freeports will be based.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:32:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/webinar-freeports-business-opportunity-or-hype/</link>
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                <title>Q1: What is a freeport?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently ran a webinar on everything to do with freeports, featuring Stephen Carr, Commercial Director of Peel Ports, Liverpool, where one of the new freeports will be based. Video 1: What is a freeport?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:28:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/q1-what-is-a-freeport/</link>
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                <title>Q2: Where are freeports going to be and why?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently ran a webinar on everything to do with freeports, featuring Stephen Carr, Commercial Director of Peel Ports, Liverpool, where one of the new freeports will be based. Video 2: Where are freeports going to be and why?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:28:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/q2-where-are-freeports-going-to-be-and-why/</link>
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                <title>Q5: What are the customs benefits of freeports?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently ran a webinar on everything to do with freeports, featuring Stephen Carr, Commercial Director of Peel Ports, Liverpool, where one of the new freeports will be based. Video 5: What are the customs benefits of freeports?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:28:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/q5-what-are-the-customs-benefits-of-freeports/</link>
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                <title>Q10: What are the state aid issues around freeports?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We recently ran a webinar on everything to do with freeports, featuring Stephen Carr, Commercial Director of Peel Ports, Liverpool, where one of the new freeports will be based. Video 10: What are the state aid issues around freeports?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:28:06 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/q10-what-are-the-state-aid-issues-around-freeports/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises the selling shareholders of Bellrock</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised its long-standing client Horizon Capital, alongside other selling shareholders, in relation to the sale of the Bellrock group to a newly incorporated vehicle backed by Sun European Partners, LLP.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:13:18 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-the-selling-shareholders-of-bellrock/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Micro Focus on the US$375 million sale of its Digital Safe business</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised its long-standing client Micro Focus International plc (Micro Focus), the global enterprise software company, on the proposed US$375 million sale of its Digital Safe business to Smarsh, Inc.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 03 Nov 2021 21:42:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-micro-focus-on-the-us-375-million-sale-of-its-digital-safe-business/</link>
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                <title>Autumn Budget 2021: tech related proposals</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our Autumn Budget website, put together by our colleagues in the Tax team, is live. You can view it here: Autumn Budget 2021 | Travers Smith.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:58:23 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/autumn-budget-2021-tech-related-proposals/</link>
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                <title>When is auto-renewal of consumer contracts likely to be unfair?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recently published a set of principles setting out how providers of anti-virus software with contracts which auto-renew can best comply with UK consumer protection law. This guidance is also noteworthy for other B2C businesses which use auto-renewal, particularly in an online context.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:02:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/when-is-auto-renewal-of-consumer-contracts-likely-to-be-unfair/</link>
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                <title>Fairhurst v Woodard: 6 things to think about when installing CCTV outside your property</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[At what point does CCTV go from being an acceptable security measure to an infringement of others&#x27; privacy &#x2013; or even unlawful harassment? A recent case provides useful guidance on the position and highlights the key issues that businesses need to consider.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:58:22 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fairhurst-v-woodard-6-things-to-think-about-when-installing-cctv-outside-your-property/</link>
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                <title>Why it matters whether software is &quot;goods&quot; or &quot;services&quot;</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[A recent judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has significant consequences for software providers which conduct sales of software to their customers through agents, both in the EU and the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:28:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/why-it-matters-whether-software-is-goods-or-services/</link>
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                <title>A business-friendly guide to the UK-EU Brexit trade deal</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[At over 2500 pages, the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) signed by the UK and EU in December 2020 does not make for an easy read. This guide breaks it down into the key topics of interest to business.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:10:21 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-business-friendly-guide-to-the-uk-eu-brexit-trade-deal/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-business-friendly-guide-to-the-uk-eu-brexit-trade-deal/</guid>
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                <title>A business-friendly guide to the UK-EU Brexit trade deal: now fully updated</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We have recently updated our cross-practice area guide to the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), which breaks it down into key topics of interest to business.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:28:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-business-friendly-guide-to-the-uk-eu-brexit-trade-deal-now-fully-updated/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises AJ Capital Partners on the acquisition of the historic Slieve Donard Hotel &amp; Spa, Northern Ireland</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised American investment firm Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (AJ Capital Partners) on its acquisition of the historic Slieve Donard Hotel Resort &amp; Spa, which adjoins the world famous Royal County Down Golf Club.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Oct 2021 21:42:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-aj-capital-partners-on-the-acquisition-of-the-historic-slieve-donard-hotel-spa-northern-ireland/</link>
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                <title>Change is in the air for UK data protection law</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Department for Digital, Culture, Media &amp; Sport (DCMS) recently launched a consultation on reform of UK data protection laws, with the twin objectives of strengthening public trust in the use of data, and helping to drive economic growth and innovation.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:58:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/change-is-in-the-air-for-uk-data-protection-law/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - October 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, news on training and networking events for in-house counsel, and an update on our legal tech initiatives. This is our October 2021 update.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:38:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-october-2021/</link>
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                <title>A blizzard of regulatory reform: did you miss anything?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[2021 has seen the UK Government and regulators engage in a blizzard of consultations and draft legislation, proposing reforms across a wide range of areas.  The sheer volume makes it difficult for businesses to keep on top of changes that might affect them.  To assist with that process, this briefing breaks down key recent consultations by topic, so you can pick out those which are relevant to your business.  It also looks at why this is happening now and whether any coherent themes emerge fr...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:28:18 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-blizzard-of-regulatory-reform-did-you-miss-anything/</link>
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                <title>Freeports: what are the tax benefits?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the latest instalment of our series of briefings on the new UK freeport regime, we consider the tax benefits on offer at freeport tax sites and the conditions that must be met to claim them.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:20:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/freeports-what-are-the-tax-benefits/</link>
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                <title>Freeport customs sites:  promising opportunity or not worth getting excited about?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government argues that freeports will provide significant customs benefits for businesses - but not everyone agrees.  In this briefing, part of a series on UK freeports, we look at the types of business that might benefit from freeport customs arrangements and whether the critics are right to be sceptical.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:28:13 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/freeport-customs-sites-promising-opportunity-or-not-worth-getting-excited-about/</link>
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                <title>Freeports: business opportunity or hype?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We would be delighted if you could join us for our webinar on 23 September 2021.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:16:21 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/events-container/freeports-business-opportunity-or-hype/</link>
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                <title>Be prepared: new border requirements on EU imports are coming in from January 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Although the UK Government has recently announced that it postponing certain border requirements until the middle of next year, it is currently sticking to its plans to require full customs declarations on goods imported from the EU as of 1 January 2022. This change has the potential to disrupt UK supply chains.  We explain below what is changing and what you can do to prepare.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:28:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/be-prepared-new-border-requirements-on-eu-imports-are-coming-in-from-january-2022/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises founders, Inflexion and other shareholders on the sale of Medivet to CVC Capital Partners VIII</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised an investment vehicle backed by the founders, longstanding client Inflexion and all other shareholders, on the sale of Medivet Group Holdings Limited (&quot;Medivet&quot;) to CVC Capital Partners VIII.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:45:33 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-founders-inflexion-and-other-shareholders-on-the-sale-of-medivet-to-cvc-capital-partners-viii/</link>
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                <title>The ICO consults on its international data transfer agreement</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The ICO has launched a consultation on its international data transfer agreement (IDTA). This is the agreement that would be used as a safeguarding mechanism for restricted transfers of data covered by the UK GDPR.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:58:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-ico-consults-on-its-international-data-transfer-agreement/</link>
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                <title>DCMS makes important announcement about the UK&#x27;s data protection regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Recently, the DCMS announced three important developments on the UK data protection front: &#xD;&#xA;The UK Government&#x27;s approach to granting adequacy decisions in respect of third countries under UK GDPR, including a list of &#x27;priority countries&#x27; that it will focus its assessment efforts on first.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:58:06 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/dcms-makes-important-announcement-about-the-uks-data-protection-regime/</link>
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                <title>Freeports: what, where and when?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, the Government announced plans for 10 new freeports in the UK. In this briefing, the first of a series on freeports, we explain what freeports are, where they will be located, and when they are expected to be up and running.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:28:15 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/freeports-what-where-and-when/</link>
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                <title>The Online Safety Bill &#x2013; what is it about and what does it do?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government published its long-awaited draft Online Safety Bill in May 2021. The Bill creates a new legal framework for identifying and removing illegal and harmful content from the internet. The aim is to prevent harm to individuals in the UK. Those covered will face fines and other sanctions for non-compliance.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:34:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-online-safety-bill-what-is-it-about-and-what-does-it-do/</link>
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                <title>Sky v SkyKick: are broad trade mark registrations an indication of bad faith?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this short video, Rosie Westley, a Senior Associate in our Commercial, IP &amp; Technology team, provides an overview of the trade mark issues discussed in the recent Court of Appeal judgment in the latest chapter of the Sky v SkyKick saga.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:58:06 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sky-v-skykick-are-broad-trade-mark-registrations-an-indication-of-bad-faith/</link>
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                <title>UK consumer law reform: will the tough talk be matched by action?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government is consulting on plans to reform consumer law, including giving regulators powers to impose fines of up to 10% of global turnover for breach of consumer legislation. If implemented, these changes are likely to result in a significantly tougher regulatory environment for consumer-facing businesses. But as we explain below, we have been here before &#x2013; and the real tests will be whether the tough talk is translated into action and if so, how quickly.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:59:44 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-consumer-law-reform-will-the-tough-talk-be-matched-by-action/</link>
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                <title>UK consults on new competition regime for digital markets</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Alongside a raft of other recent proposals, the UK Government is consulting on plans to introduce tougher competition oversight over major players in the digital technology sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:58:03 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-consults-on-new-competition-regime-for-digital-markets/</link>
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                <title>Live facial recognition technology in the real estate sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Facial recognition technology relies on the process of identifying or verifying a person&#x27;s identity using their facial features.  Software known as facial verification can be used to establish someone&#x2019;s identity, for instance as a way to unlock electronic devices and to help with passport checks at airports.  In the real estate context, it is also commonly found within entry systems which automatically grant entry for staff and authorised visitors instead of issuing a key fob or a card.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:58:00 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/live-facial-recognition-technology-in-the-real-estate-sector/</link>
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                <title>Joint venture agreements: an unfair share of the spoils?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In a dispute between two partners to a joint venture (JV) agreement, the Court of Appeal ruled that despite not having performed all of its obligations under the agreement, a JV partner was still entitled to its share of the profits. What lessons does this hold for businesses when drafting and negotiating JV agreements, particularly where the JV partners are acting both as investors and suppliers to the JV?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:58:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/joint-venture-agreements-an-unfair-share-of-the-spoils/</link>
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                <title>UCTA: don&#x27;t assume it only bites if there&#x27;s unequal bargaining power</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[It is sometimes suggested that the courts only intervene based on the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (UCTA) where there is inequality of bargaining power. But a recent case provides a reminder that the Act can also apply where a provision is regarded as particularly destructive of one party&#x27;s rights &#x2013; even where there is no obvious imbalance between the parties.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:57:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/ucta-dont-assume-it-only-bites-if-theres-unequal-bargaining-power/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: UK gets data adequacy decision - but unfinished business remains</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In a welcome move, the European Commission has formally approved an adequacy decision for the UK on data protection. However, as we explain below, this may not be the end of the story as regards the post-Brexit treatment of EU personal data &#x2013; and there is still unfinished business in a number of other important areas beyond data protection.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:58:02 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-uk-gets-data-adequacy-decision-but-unfinished-business-remains/</link>
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                <title>How do you deal with quality in a contract?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Many contracts contain requirements for goods or services to meet certain levels of quality &#x2013; but it&#x27;s not always easy to define in precise, easily measurable terms. In this briefing, we look at the lessons that can be drawn from a recent dispute over whether the quality of furniture provided for a hotel was suitable for its upmarket status.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:57:45 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/how-do-you-deal-with-quality-in-a-contract/</link>
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                <title>Security by design for consumer connected devices</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:57:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/security-by-design-for-consumer-connected-devices/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith collaborates with FTI Consulting to discuss cybersecurity trends impacting the financial services sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith recently collaborated with cyber security risk management firm, FTI Consulting in relation to the latest episode in its global podcast series: &#x27;The Expert Briefing&#x27;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:33:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-collaborates-with-fti-consulting-to-discuss-cybersecurity-trends-impacting-the-financial-services-sector/</link>
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                <title>New standard contractual clauses for EU personal data transfers to third countries</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:57:42 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-standard-contractual-clauses-for-eu-personal-data-transfers-to-third-countries/</link>
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                <title>Video series: Limiting liability in B2B contracts &#x2013; Episode 4</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the fourth in our series of short videos looking at commonly encountered liability issues in commercial contracts. The topics covered in this series include liability caps, the impact of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 and the distinction between direct and indirect loss.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:08:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/video-series-limiting-liability-in-b2b-contracts-episode-4/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: has anything got cheaper?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the second of a series of articles looking at how Brexit is working out for the UK, we discuss tariff reductions that took effect on 1 January 2021.  Which sectors benefit, what will be the wider impact and what more could be done?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:57:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-has-anything-got-cheaper/</link>
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                <title>Brexit - has anything got cheaper?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Following the introduction of the UK Global Tariff Schedule (UKGT) on 1 January this year, Travers Smith LLP has analysed over 2,000 products where tariffs have been removed or reduced to explore which sectors benefit, what the wider impact will be and what more could be done.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:57:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/press-release-brexit-has-anything-got-cheaper/</link>
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                <title>Video series: Limiting liability in B2B contracts &#x2013; Episode 3</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the third in our series of short videos looking at commonly encountered liability issues in commercial contracts. The topics covered in this series include liability caps, the impact of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 and the distinction between direct and indirect loss.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:57:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/video-series-limiting-liability-in-b2b-contracts-episode-3/</link>
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                <title>CMA puts spotlight on &quot;green&quot; marketing claims</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Following the launch in November 2020 of its investigation into potentially misleading environmental claims targeting consumers, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published draft consumer protection law guidance aimed at all businesses making such claims.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:57:37 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/cma-puts-spotlight-on-green-marketing-claims/</link>
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                <title>Video series: Limiting liability in B2B contracts &#x2013; Episode 2</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the second in our series of short videos looking at commonly encountered liability issues in commercial contracts. The topics covered in this series include liability caps, the impact of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 and the distinction between direct and indirect loss.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:57:35 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/video-series-limiting-liability-in-b2b-contracts-episode-2/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Miniclip (UK) Limited on its acquisition of Supersonic Software Limited and its subsidiary Appynation Ltd</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Miniclip (UK) Limited (Miniclip) on its acquisition of Supersonic Software Limited (Supersonic) and its subsidiary Appynation Ltd (Appynation), a leading independent games studio based in Leamington Spa.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:42:02 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-miniclip-uk-limited-on-its-acquisition-of-supersonic-software-limited-and-its-subsidiary-appynation-ltd/</link>
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                <title>Video series: Limiting liability in B2B contracts &#x2013; Episode 1</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 24 May 2021 13:57:33 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/video-series-limiting-liability-in-b2b-contracts-episode-1/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises BUUK Infrastructure on the sale of its UK smart meter business to Arcus Infrastructure Partners and GLIL Infrastructure</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised BUUK Infrastructure on the sale of its UK smart meter business, Smart Meter Assets 1 Ltd (&quot;SMA&quot;), to a consortium of Arcus Infrastructure Partners and GLIL Infrastructure.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 17 May 2021 21:42:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-buuk-infrastructure-on-the-sale-of-its-uk-smart-meter-business-to-arcus-infrastructure-partners-and-glil-infrastructure/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith and techUK&#x27;s Data and the Digital Economy Series: Managing cybersecurity risks to your business</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The effective management of cybersecurity risks is firmly on the boardroom agenda. A cyber breach can cause untold damage to a business &#x2013; in terms of the loss of sensitive information, damage to reputation, and the risk of regulatory fines and civil claims.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 07 May 2021 13:57:28 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-and-techuks-data-and-the-digital-economy-series-managing-cybersecurity-risks-to-your-business/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: implications for holders of intellectual property and domain names</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this briefing, we highlight the key consequences of Brexit for intellectual property rights and domain names and what businesses will need to consider. For the majority of businesses, the rights which are most affected by Brexit, and which will therefore require more focus are EU trade marks and registered Community designs. Licence agreements will also be affected, and changes in respect of the rules regarding registration of .eu domain names may well have an impact.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:30:11 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-implications-for-holders-of-intellectual-property-and-domain-names/</link>
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                <title>What does the UK-EU Brexit deal say about intellectual property?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With 23 pages of coverage, you&#x27;d be forgiven for thinking that the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) does quite a lot for intellectual property.  But as we explain below, length does not always equate to substantial benefits for business.  What it does mean is that the UK&#x27;s room for manoeuvre on IP issues post-Brexit is somewhat constrained &#x2013; although there are some areas where it will have freedom to do things differently.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:57:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-does-the-uk-eu-brexit-deal-say-about-intellectual-property/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Addlife on its acquisition of the Healthcare 21 Group</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Swedish-listed medtech company Addlife as it continues its expansion in Europe with the acquisition of the Healthcare 21 Group]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:42:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-addlife-on-its-acquisition-of-the-healthcare-21-group/</link>
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                <title>Drafting B2C contracts: lessons from the Betfred case</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In a dispute over whether a punter was owed &#xA3;1.7 million of winnings from an online casino-style game, the High Court has ruled that Betfred&#x27;s consumer terms and conditions did not prevent it being liable to pay out.  What lessons does this hold for other B2C businesses, particularly where the contract is made online?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:59:06 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/drafting-b2c-contracts-lessons-from-the-betfred-case/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Xoserve on its major restructure and carve-out and sale of Correla to NorthEdge Capital (1)</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Xoserve on the restructuring of its operations and carve-out of new subsidiary Correla, as well as the subsequent sale of Correla to private equity firm NorthEdge.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:42:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-xoserve-on-its-major-restructure-and-carve-out-and-sale-of-correla-to-northedge-capital-1/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Xoserve on its major restructure and carve-out and sale of Correla to NorthEdge Capital</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Xoserve on the restructuring of its operations and carve-out of new subsidiary Correla, as well as the subsequent sale of Correla to private equity firm NorthEdge.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:42:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-xoserve-on-its-major-restructure-and-carve-out-and-sale-of-correla-to-northedge-capital/</link>
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                <title>The contract needs to change, but the parties can&#x27;t agree: what happens next?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In a case which may be relevant to disputes arising out of COVID-19 or Brexit, the Privy Council has recently considered what should happen where an event occurs which necessitates changes to a contract, but the parties are unable to agree a variation.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:57:24 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-contract-needs-to-change-but-the-parties-cant-agree-what-happens-next/</link>
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                <title>The unfinished business of Brexit: what still needs doing and how long will it take?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In 2019, UK voters were promised that there was a plan to &quot;get Brexit done&quot;, so that we could all move on &#x2013; and businesses could invest against a background of greater certainty. Whilst considerable progress has been made towards those goals, there remains a significant amount of unfinished business and uncertainty in key areas.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:52:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-unfinished-business-of-brexit-what-still-needs-doing-and-how-long-will-it-take/</link>
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                <title>Consumer law: CMA takes software provider to court</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is taking anti-virus software provider Norton to court over the latter&#x27;s alleged failure to provide information to assist with an investigation.  This is the first time the CMA has taken such action in connection with a consumer protection inquiry &#x2013; but as we explain below, it is part of a wider pattern of the regulator requiring more information from business and taking a tougher line over conduct during investigations that it regards as inappro...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:58:20 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/consumer-law-cma-takes-software-provider-to-court/</link>
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                <title>3 minute video guide to the UK-EU Brexit trade deal</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this short video, Knowledge Counsel Jonathan Rush provides a 3 minute guide to the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:57:20 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/3-minute-video-guide-to-the-uk-eu-brexit-trade-deal/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: full border controls on EU imports delayed until 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government has announced that full border controls on imports of goods from the EU will not now be introduced until 1 January 2022.  This is a significant delay, as it had previously planned to introduce full controls by 1 July 2021.  Although the move is welcome in the sense that it gives businesses more time to prepare, there are also potential downsides &#x2013; as we explain below.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:57:16 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-full-border-controls-on-eu-imports-delayed-until-2022/</link>
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                <title>IP, sustainability and the perils of &quot;greenwashing&quot;</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Today&#x27;s consumers actively seek environmentally friendly choices when selecting goods or services. In 2019, UK consumers spent &#xA3;41 billion on ethical or sustainable goods and services, quadrupling from 20 years ago. The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to have further increased the pace of this already growing, consumer-led focus on sustainability.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:57:10 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/ip-sustainability-and-the-perils-of-greenwashing/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith and techUK&#x27;s Data and the Digital Economy Series: Auditing AI and algorithms - how to best prepare for the future</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Last year we experienced an accelerated growth in the use of data and data driven technologies, such as AI, algorithms and machine learning, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:57:08 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-and-techuks-data-and-the-digital-economy-series-auditing-ai-and-algorithms-how-to-best-prepare-for-the-future/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises S.A. Brain &amp; Company on deal with Marston&#x27;s plc to restructure its pub business updated</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised S.A. Brain &amp; Company, Limited (Brains) on a deal with Marston&#x27;s plc (Marstons) which will see Marstons take on the operation of 156 Brains&#x27; pubs in Wales.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:45:31 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-sa-brain-company-on-deal-with-marstons-plc-to-restructure-its-pub-business-updated/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - February 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, news on training and networking events for in-house counsel, and an update on our legal tech initiatives.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:22:11 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-february-2021/</link>
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                <title>What&#x2019;s ahead for the Information Commissioner&#x2019;s Office in 2021?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The ICO is the UK&#x2019;s independent regulator who oversees and enforces the UK&#x2019;s data protection regime. From 1st January 2021 as the ICO&#x2019;s website states &#x201C;&#x2026; the UK General Data Protection Regulation together with the amended Data Protection Act and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations will comprise the personal data protection legislation in the UK.&#x201D;]]></description>
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                            Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:50:09 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-s-ahead-for-the-information-commissioner-s-office-in-2021/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Ascential on the sale of Groundsure for &#xA3;170 million</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Ascential plc, the specialist information, data and analytics company, on the sale of Groundsure, to ATI Global Limited, the global legal technology, software and information services group.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:42:08 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-ascential-on-the-sale-of-groundsure-for-170-million/</link>
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                <title>What does the UK-EU trade agreement say about digital trade?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) between the UK and the EU, which took effect on 1 January 2021, dedicates an entire chapter to digital trade arrangements, such as the supply of goods and services through online channels. This is the first time an EU trade agreement has included a specific chapter of this nature and marks the importance of digital trade between the two jurisdictions. But how much will it really impact UK-based tech businesses?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:56:58 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-does-the-uk-eu-trade-agreement-say-about-digital-trade/</link>
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                <title>EU Digital Finance Strategy: digital operational resilience - implications for ICT service providers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The EU has issued a proposed regulation on digital operational resilience which is likely to have broad implications, not only for EU financial entities, but also those which provide ICT services to such entities, including UK ICT service providers.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:56:54 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-digital-finance-strategy-digital-operational-resilience-implications-for-ict-service-providers/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Inflexion on its strategic partnership with Digital Wholesale Solutions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Inflexion on its significant minority investment in Digital Wholesale Solutions (DWS), an independent IT, communications and cloud wholesale platform, which is currently part of the Daisy Group.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:45:31 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-inflexion-on-its-strategic-partnership-with-digital-wholesale-solutions/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Metropolitan on ground-breaking project to deliver low carbon district heating solution at Wembley Park</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised leading independent district energy and multi-utility&#xA0;infrastructure provider Metropolitan, in relation to its 25-year contract with Quintain to adopt and operate the large-scale district heating network for the transformational Quintain development at Wembley Park.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:56:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-metropolitan-on-ground-breaking-project-to-deliver-low-carbon-district-heating-solution-at-wembley-park/</link>
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                <title>EU turns the screw on Big Tech: the Digital Services Act Package</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Commission has unveiled proposals aimed at overhauling the digital market, including the way in which big tech businesses operate in the EU.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:56:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-turns-the-screw-on-big-tech-the-digital-services-act-package/</link>
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                <title>What do Brexit and COVID-19 mean for UK ports, distribution and manufacturing?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We spoke with Stephen Carr, Group Commercial Director of Peel Ports, and discussed how Brexit and COVID-19 could reshape the &quot;distribution map&quot; of the UK and increase UK manufacturing activity.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:56:43 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-do-brexit-and-covid-19-mean-for-uk-ports-distribution-and-manufacturing/</link>
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                <title>The impact of Brexit and COVID-19 on the UK ports, distribution and manufacturing</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With the end of the Brexit transition period fast approaching and COVID-related delays leading to congestion at ports, Travers Smith spoke to Stephen Carr, Group Commercial Director of long-standing client Peel Ports.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:56:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-impact-of-brexit-and-covid-19-on-the-uk-ports-distribution-and-manufacturing/</link>
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                <title>Taking down copycat websites and defending against cybersquatting</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Cybersquatting rates are taking place across a range of sectors and industries at an ever-increasing rate. This webinar sets out a number of steps that can be taken if an organisation is faced with a third party engaging in &#x27;cybersquatting&#x27; or setting up a &#x27;copycat website&#x27;]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:56:40 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/taking-down-copycat-websites-and-defending-against-cybersquatting/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Hillebrand on its acquisition of Braid</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Hillebrand, a global transport and logistics provider to the alcoholic beverage industry and products that require special care, on its acquisition of Braid, a key player in bulk liquids logistics, on 22 October 2020.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 08 Dec 2020 21:42:10 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-hillebrand-on-its-acquisition-of-braid/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith and techUK&#x27;s Data and the Digital Economy Series: International data flows in a new world order</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With the end of the Brexit transition period fast approaching, as the UK enters a new era in charge of its own data protection regime, and with the Government&#x27;s ambitious aspirations for a high tech, data-driven post-Brexit economy.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:23:12 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-and-techuks-data-and-the-digital-economy-series-international-data-flows-in-a-new-world-order/</link>
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                <title>Missed deadlines for the exercise of contractual rights: is there anything you can do?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Court of Appeal recently handed down its judgement in the case of Joseph v Deloitte, upholding a first instance judgement from December 2019.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:56:36 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/missed-deadlines-for-the-exercise-of-contractual-rights-is-there-anything-you-can-do/</link>
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                <title>Chambers and Partners: Outsourcing 2020 Global Practice Guide</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Commercial, IP &amp; Technology partners Richard Brown and Louisa Chambers, along with senior associate Rowan Armstrong and employment partner Adam Wyman have written the UK chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide to Outsourcing 2020.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:56:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/chambers-and-partners-outsourcing-2020-global-practice-guide/</link>
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                <title>Brexit and goods trade: what will be the impact?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Disruption to goods supply chains is widely expected after the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:56:38 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-and-goods-trade-what-will-be-the-impact/</link>
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                <title>EU Digital Finance Strategy: Overview</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The EU has issued four proposed new pieces of legislation comprising a wide range of digital finance rules, including on digital operational resilience, markets in crypto-assets and DLT market infrastructures.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:56:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-digital-finance-strategy-overview/</link>
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                <title>Brexit UK importer checklist</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Brexit is likely to have a major impact on goods supply chains, whether or not a trade deal can be reached with the EU.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:56:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-uk-importer-checklist/</link>
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                <title>Brexit UK exporter checklist</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Brexit is likely to have a major impact on goods supply chains, whether or not a trade deal can be reached with the EU.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:56:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-uk-exporter-checklist/</link>
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                <title>Brexit Readiness Portal - updated January 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With the Brexit transition period due to expire on 31 December 2020, there is not much time left to prepare.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:56:28 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-readiness-portal/</link>
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                <title>Brexit and goods trade: what you need to do to prepare</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Brexit is likely to have a major impact on goods supply chains, whether or not a trade deal can be reached with the EU.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:06:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-and-goods-trade-what-you-need-to-do-to-prepare/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Brooks Macdonald on a strategic, long-term partnership with SS&amp;C</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Brooks Macdonald, a leading investment manager with &#xA3;13.7 billion in funds under management, on its long-term strategic partnership with SS&amp;C Technologies, a global provider of software and technology services to the financial services industry.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:56:33 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-brooks-macdonald-on-a-strategic-long-term-partnership-with-ssc/</link>
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                <title>High Court dismisses tactical use of DSARs and an improper &quot;collateral attack&quot; on orders</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In an increasingly data driven world in which we are all learning to become more data conscious, Data Subject Access Requests (&quot;DSARs&quot;) are an important tool for individuals to check how their data is being used, and whether such use is lawful. However, DSARs are sometimes used as a means to gain access to documents for litigation. Lees v Lloyds Bank Plc [2020] EWHC 2249 (Ch) is a reminder of the purpose of a DSAR, what is considered an adequate response to a DSAR, and an explanation of the c...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:56:29 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/high-court-dismisses-tactical-use-of-dsars-and-an-improper-collateral-attack-on-orders/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: a Q&amp;A on the proposed EU/UK trade deal</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Having formally left the European Union on 31 January 2020, the UK has been seeking to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU, to govern its trading relationship after the Brexit transition period (due to end on 31 December 2020).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:51:38 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-a-qa-on-the-proposed-euuk-trade-deal/</link>
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                <title>CJEU/Privacy International decision could create more problems for adequacy</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[More uncertainty over UK&#x27;s chances of an adequacy decision, after CJEU finding on mass surveillance. We explain what the case is about and its potential impact on adequacy.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:56:24 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/cjeuprivacy-international-decision-could-create-more-problems-for-adequacy/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - October 2020</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 02 Oct 2020 17:22:16 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-october-2020/</link>
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                <title>Case law update: The importance of worked examples when construing commercial contracts</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Commercial, IP &amp; Technology senior associate, Richard Offord, discusses the importance of worked examples when construing commercial contracts following the recent decision in Altera Voyageur Production Limited V Premier Oil E&amp;P UK Ltd.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 02 Oct 2020 10:16:52 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/case-law-update-the-importance-of-worked-examples-when-construing-commercial-contracts/</link>
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                <title>Baroness (Nicky) Morgan joins Travers Smith&#x27;s Technology Sector Group</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has bolstered its Technology Sector Group with the arrival of Baroness (Nicky) Morgan, who will work with the firm as a Consultant. This appointment marks a return for Nicky, who was a solicitor in the firm from 2002 to 2010.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:50:07 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/baroness-nicky-morgan-joins-travers-smiths-technology-sector-group/</link>
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                <title>Are you ready for Brexit? </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This webinar focuses on how to prepare for the major changes coming when the Brexit transition period expires at the end of the year, featuring leading international trade commentator Dmitry Grozoubinski.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:56:15 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/webinar-are-you-ready-for-brexit/</link>
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                <title>Tech. Spotlight. - Episode 5 - Open source software: an unfair perception of a very useful tool?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Commercial, IP &amp; Technology partner, James Longster, discusses open source software, and how we can embrace the value of it whilst still being conscious of the risks.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:56:16 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tech-spotlight-episode-5-open-source-software-an-unfair-perception-of-a-very-useful-tool/</link>
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                <title>Brexit goods shortages: stockpiling is not the only option</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With the headlines dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, anyone could have been forgiven for putting Brexit to the back of their mind over the past few months.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:56:15 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-goods-shortages-stockpiling-is-not-the-only-option/</link>
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                <title>In the know: developments in contract law and practice in 2020</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our latest webinar is aimed at in-house lawyers at all levels and others negotiating commercial contracts.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:17:53 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/in-the-know-developments-in-contract-law-and-practice-in-2020/</link>
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                <title>Should you reshore your supply chain?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[&quot;Reshoring&quot; supply chains &#x2013; the movement to replace international supply chains with (theoretically) simpler, domestic equivalents &#x2013; is currently high on the political agenda, boosted by Brexit and the disruption caused by COVID-19. However, while there may be merits for some businesses in reshoring, it is far from risk-free &#x2013; and, for many businesses, it may be neither practical nor desirable. In this briefing, we look at the pros and cons of reshoring, what the alternatives are and how to m...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:56:12 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/should-you-reshore-your-supply-chain/</link>
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                <title>Indemnities: are they really worth it? If so, how can you make the most of them?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Indemnities are much misunderstood and often over relied on. In this webinar senior associates Mike Cuthberston and Anita Sivapalan shine the spotlight on them: why they can be useful, and what to consider when drafting and negotiating them.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:56:10 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/indemnities-are-they-really-worth-it-if-so-how-can-you-make-the-most-of-them/</link>
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                <title>Tech. Spotlight. - Episode 4 - Algorithms and the impact of decisions made using AI</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Commercial, IP &amp; Technology partner, James Longster, discusses the legal issues relating to the use of algorithms and AI.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:56:11 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tech-spotlight-episode-4-algorithms-and-the-impact-of-decisions-made-using-ai/</link>
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                <title>Tech. Spotlight. - Episode 3 - Cross-border data transfers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Commercial, IP &amp; Technology partner, James Longster, discusses international data transfers, the impact of the Schrems II case and what this might mean for the UK&#x27;s future trade negotiations.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:56:07 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tech-spotlight-episode-3-cross-border-data-transfers/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Looping Group on the acquisition of Drayton Manor Park</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised European leisure park operator Looping Group on its acquisition of iconic British theme park Drayton Manor.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:42:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-looping-group-on-the-acquisition-of-drayton-manor-park/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Auto Trader on its acquisition of AutoConvert</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Auto Trader Group plc (Auto Trader), the UK&#x27;s largest digital automotive marketplace, on the acquisition of Blue Owl Network Limited.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 03 Aug 2020 21:42:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-auto-trader-on-its-acquisition-of-autoconvert/</link>
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                <title>Tech. Spotlight. - Episode 2 - Online platform regulation in the UK</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Commercial, IP &amp; Technology partner, James Longster, discusses the current position in the UK in relation to online platform regulation.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:15:33 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tech-spotlight-episode-2-online-platform-regulation-in-the-uk/</link>
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                <title>Test and Trace: collecting personal data about customers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Much has been made in the press recently of the additional burdens which Government guidance has placed on businesses, particularly in the leisure and hospitality sectors, in terms of the personal data which they will have to collect about their customers and guests as they ease out of lockdown.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:56:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/test-and-trace-collecting-personal-data-about-customers/</link>
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                <title>Terminating supply contracts on insolvency: what&#x27;s changed?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 25 June 2020, new legislation came into force in the UK which makes it much more difficult for suppliers to terminate contracts where the customer is subject to an insolvency procedure. In this briefing, we highlight the key issues that both suppliers and customers should be aware of and consider whether you should amend termination provisions in new contracts.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:57:36 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/terminating-supply-contracts-on-insolvency-whats-changed/</link>
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                <title>Tech. Spotlight. - Episode 1 - COVID-19: Collecting customer data as pubs and restaurants re-open their doors</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Commercial, IP &amp; Technology partner, James Longster, explains the key points that pubs and restaurants need to take into account when collecting, storing and deleting customer data for track and trace purposes in order to comply with GDPR.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:56:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tech-spotlight-episode-1-covid-19-collecting-customer-data-as-pubs-and-restaurants-re-open-their-doors/</link>
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                <title>Here we go again: CJEU issues its judgment in Schrems II</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The CJEU has released its judgment in the long running Max Schrems/Facebook Ireland story.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:56:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/here-we-go-again-cjeu-issues-its-judgment-in-schrems-ii/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Pay.UK on Request to Pay &#x2013; the new payments messaging service</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s client, Pay.UK (which operates the UK&#x27;s retail payment systems such as Bacs and Faster Payments) launched the Request to Pay (RtP) Legal Framework.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:25:23 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-payuk-on-request-to-pay-the-new-payments-messaging-service/</link>
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                <title>UK Anti-Bribery and Corruption Newsletter - Spring 2020</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the latest edition of our Anti-Bribery Newsletter, our regular review of developments in the fight against bribery and corruption in the UK and other jurisdictions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 14 May 2020 16:50:05 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-anti-bribery-and-corruption-newsletter-spring-2020/</link>
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                <title>COVID-19: a checklist of ways to dig yourself out of a contractual hole</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Two former Supreme Court judges have suggested that, given the the current crisis, a &quot;more creative&quot; approach may be needed in assessing contractual disputes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 12 May 2020 13:55:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/covid-19-a-checklist-of-ways-to-dig-yourself-out-of-a-contractual-hole/</link>
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                <title>Contact tracing apps: one way out of lockdown</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Contact tracing apps have been making headlines around the world and are now set to form part of the UK Government&#x27;s strategy for exiting from lockdown and unlocking the economy until a vaccine or effective treatment for those infected with COVID-19 is found.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 May 2020 13:55:36 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/contact-tracing-apps-one-way-out-of-lockdown/</link>
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                <title>Sky v SkyKick: UK High Court rules broad trade mark registrations were made in bad faith</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 29 April 2020, the English High Court handed down its decision on an important case for trade mark owners and applicants.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 06 May 2020 13:55:35 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sky-v-skykick-uk-high-court-rules-broad-trade-mark-registrations-were-made-in-bad-faith/</link>
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                <title>Covid-19 and relaxing the lockdown: what do UK businesses need to consider?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government is under increasing pressure to set out how it proposes to manage a possible easing of the Covid-19 lockdown in order to allow more everyday activities to resume, particularly economic activity.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:36:31 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/covid-19-and-relaxing-the-lockdown-what-do-uk-businesses-need-to-consider/</link>
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                <title>Anti-bribery update: after Airbus</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Airbus&#x27;s DPA with the SFO and regulators in France and the United States ends a long-running corruption probe with a record-breaking &#x20AC;3.6bn global settlement.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:55:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/anti-bribery-update-after-airbus/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Ancala Partners on the acquisition of a majority interest in Holmleigh Care Homes Limited</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Ancala Partners on the acquisition on behalf of its European Infrastructure Fund II of a majority interest in Holmleigh Care Homes Limited.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:42:14 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-ancala-partners-on-the-acquisition-of-a-majority-interest-in-holmleigh-care-homes-limited/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith launches free force majeure contract review app for clients</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced the launch of a force majeure app, an innovative approach to dealing with client requests on force majeure exposure in contracts.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:33:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-launches-free-force-majeure-contract-review-app-for-clients/</link>
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                <title>COVID-19: protecting personal data while protecting your employees</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This briefing highlights some key considerations under the GDPR for businesses that process personal data.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:55:20 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/covid-19-protecting-personal-data-while-protecting-your-employees/</link>
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                <title> Brexit, your business and data: personal data transfers - updated January 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Organisations have had to take a number of measures to ensure that they are prepared to deal with the fallout from Brexit. One of these has been reviewing the impact that Brexit will have on the processing of personal data and the steps which an organisation will need to put in place to address that impact.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 09 Mar 2020 13:56:50 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-your-business-and-data-personal-data-transfers/</link>
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                <title>Cancelling an event due to COVID-19 &#x2013; what&#x2019;s the fall out for a consumer-facing business?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The COVID-19 crisis is moving at an alarming pace and it may only be a matter of time before the UK Government announces measures to try to contain its spread.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:55:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/cancelling-an-event-due-to-covid-19-what-s-the-fall-out-for-a-consumer-facing-business/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Mears Group on sale of its England and Wales domiciliary care business</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has Mears Group plc (LSE: MER) on the disposal of its England and Wales domciliary care business to Cera Care Operations Holdings Limited.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 04 Feb 2020 21:42:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-mears-group-on-sale-of-its-england-and-wales-domiciliary-care-business/</link>
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                <title>The Post Office litigation: 4 lessons for franchisors and franchisees</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Recently implemented reforms and further proposed changes widen the government&#x2019;s powers to scrutinise mergers on grounds of national security.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:55:06 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-post-office-litigation-4-lessons-for-franchisors-and-franchisees/</link>
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                <title>The Post Office litigation: lessons for IT suppliers and customers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The sorry tale of Bates v Post Office Ltd, has a number of salutary lessons for IT suppliers and customers.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:55:06 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-post-office-litigation-lessons-for-it-suppliers-and-customers/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - January 2020</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, and news of planned training and networking events for in-house counsel in 2020.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:53:54 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-january-2020/</link>
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                <title>Thumbs up to model clauses</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Attorney General (AG) of the CJEU has delivered an early Christmas present, in the form of an opinion in the latest chapter of the Schrems/Facebook saga.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:55:02 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/thumbs-up-to-model-clauses/</link>
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                <title>Payment Practices: are you paying your suppliers on time?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Many organisations are failing to publish information on their payment practices, which could lead to being barred from government contracts.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:54:52 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/payment-practices-are-you-paying-your-suppliers-on-time/</link>
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                <title>Lebron, Serena and Drake make the difference in Liverpool FC matching rights dispute</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Liverpool FC has recently won a battle with sportswear maker New Balance over a right for them to match the terms offered by a competing kit supplier]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:54:50 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/lebron-serena-and-drake-make-the-difference-in-liverpool-fc-matching-rights-dispute/</link>
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                <title>Software providers and competition law:  beware the customer&#x2019;s intentions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s well known that if two competing firms fix prices or share customers/markets, they can be fined for breaching competition law.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:54:48 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/software-providers-and-competition-law-beware-the-customer-s-intentions/</link>
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                <title>Relational contracts: a video explainer</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The concept of &quot;relational contracts&quot; is not new but has recently started to crop up more often in judgments on contractual disputes. This matters because, as we explain in this video, a finding that your contract is &quot;relational&quot; can make a significant difference to the way it is interpreted by a court.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:54:24 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/relational-contracts-a-video-explainer/</link>
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                <title>Auto Trader Group acquires KeeResources Limited</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Auto Trader&#x202F;Group plc on the acquisition of&#x202F;KeeResources Limited.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 08 Oct 2019 21:42:29 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/auto-trader-group-acquires-keeresources-limited/</link>
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                <title>You&#x27;ve been fined: what should you do next?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Information Commissioner&#x27;s Office (the &quot;ICO&quot;) has issued notices of intention to fine BA and Marriott International in respect of data breaches.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 27 Sep 2019 13:53:58 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/youve-been-fined-what-should-you-do-next/</link>
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                <title>Relational contracts: what are they and why do they matter?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The concept of &quot;relational contracts&quot; is not new but has recently started to crop up more often in judgments on contractual disputes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 08 Jul 2019 13:52:57 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/relational-contracts-what-are-they-and-why-do-they-matter/</link>
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                <title>Sshh: Alexa can hear you</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We live in a connected world. And the problem with a connected world, is that every connection is potentially vulnerable to cyber attack.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:53:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sshh-alexa-can-hear-you/</link>
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                <title>Entering into a contract as a supplier</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This briefing outlines the points to bear in mind when your business is entering into a contract as a supplier of goods and/or services with another business.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 17 May 2019 13:53:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/entering-into-a-contract-as-a-supplier/</link>
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                <title>Bribery Act 2010: A refresh</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[A House of Lords Select Committee has published its long-awaited report on the UK Bribery Act 2010.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:51:33 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/bribery-act-2010-a-refresh/</link>
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                <title>Brexit, force majeure and material adverse change clauses</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Could Brexit allow parties to avoid their contractual obligations? A recent dispute suggests that the courts may be reluctant to accept such arguments.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:53:26 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-force-majeure-and-material-adverse-change-clauses/</link>
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                <title>Brexit and Incoterms: how three letters can make a big difference</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The government&#x27;s Brexit advice urges businesses to review their contracts for the supply of goods to ensure that they remain appropriate in the event of no deal.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 21 Feb 2019 13:51:47 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-and-incoterms-how-three-letters-can-make-a-big-difference/</link>
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                <title>Lessons to be learned from the Google fine</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 21 January, Google was issued with a &#x20AC;55 million fine by CNIL - the first major fine to be imposed under the General Data Protection Regulation.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:51:42 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/lessons-to-be-learned-from-the-google-fine/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: Data Protection, IT &amp; E-Commerce</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Brexit has potential implications for data protection law, particularly with regards to the UK&#x27;s status as a safe destination for the transfer of personal data.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 Jan 2019 13:51:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-data-protection-it-e-commerce/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: Supply of Goods</title>
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                            Tue, 01 Jan 2019 13:52:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-supply-of-goods/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: Supply of Services</title>
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                            Tue, 01 Jan 2019 13:52:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-supply-of-services/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: Commercial Contracts</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Businesses need to consider how Brexit may affect their agreements with suppliers, customers and other trading partners.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 Jan 2019 13:51:34 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-commercial-contracts/</link>
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                <title>Anti-Bribery Newsletter - Autumn 2018</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to our Anti-Bribery Newsletter, our regular review of developments in the fight against bribery and corruption in the UK and other jurisdictions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 03 Dec 2018 13:54:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/anti-bribery-newsletter-autumn-2018/</link>
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                <title>Now that geo-blocking is a thing of the past in the EU, where does this leave UK businesses?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As deadline to comply with the EU Geo-blocking Regulation has just passed, we look at what it will mean for UK based businesses, and whether Brexit affects them.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sat, 01 Dec 2018 13:51:42 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/now-that-geo-blocking-is-a-thing-of-the-past-in-the-eu-where-does-this-leave-uk-businesses/</link>
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                <title>Price matching rights: more trouble than they&#x27;re worth?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Price matching rights were the subject of a recent dispute between Rangers Football Club and Sports Direct.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:51:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/price-matching-rights-more-trouble-than-theyre-worth/</link>
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                <title>The fining of Facebook: lessons learned</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 19 June 2018, the Information Commissioner&#x2019;s Office served a notice of intent to fine Facebook &#xA3;500,000 for two breaches of the Data Protection Act 1998.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:51:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-fining-of-facebook-lessons-learned/</link>
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                <title>The Network and Information Systems Regulations: will your business have to comply?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Network and Information Systems Regulations came into effect 10 May 2018, when most businesses were in the throes of grappling with GDPR compliance.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:51:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-network-and-information-systems-regulations-will-your-business-have-to-comply/</link>
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                <title>Contract variations: a short guide</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Contracts are often amended to take account of changed circumstances. But care is needed to avoid the pitfalls.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:25:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/contract-variations-a-short-guide/</link>
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                <title>Between a Rock and a hard place?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The message of the Supreme Court&#x27;s recent judgment in Rock Advertising v MWB seems simple: if you want to vary your contract, make sure you get it in writing.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:51:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/</link>
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                <title>Geo-blocking: what is it and what are the new rules?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[A new EU regulation is due to enter into force aimed at removing barriers to crossborder e-commerce in the EU.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 May 2018 13:51:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/geo-blocking-what-is-it-and-what-are-the-new-rules/</link>
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                <title>European Union intellectual property rights: Brexit implications</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Commission has recently issued a communication setting out the effect that Brexit will have on European Union intellectual property rights.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 14 Feb 2018 13:51:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/european-union-intellectual-property-rights-brexit-implications/</link>
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                <title>No damages 4u: termination and claims for future loss of bargain</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In Phones 4u Ltd v EE Ltd, the High Court struck out EE&#x27;s claim for &#xA3;200 million in damages due to the wording of a letter ending its distribution with Phones 4u.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 01 Feb 2018 13:51:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/no-damages-4u-termination-and-claims-for-future-loss-of-bargain/</link>
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                <title>Terms of a termination letter defeat claim for loss of bargain damages</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In Phones 4U &#x2013;v- EE [2018] EWHC 49 (Comm), the High Court ruled that EE&#x27;s counterclaim for damages for loss of bargain had no real prospect of success.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 01 Jan 2018 13:51:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/terms-of-a-termination-letter-defeat-claim-for-loss-of-bargain-damages/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/terms-of-a-termination-letter-defeat-claim-for-loss-of-bargain-damages/</guid>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Bridgepoint on its acquisition of the master franchise of Burger King&#xAE; in the UK</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised client Bridgepoint on its agreement to become the master franchisee of BURGER KING&#xAE;, with exclusive rights to the brand in the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 16 Nov 2017 13:48:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-bridgepoint-on-its-acquisition-of-the-master-franchise-of-burger-king-in-the-uk/</link>
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                <title>The devil is in paragraph 3.2.2.2 (ii): contracts and inconsistency</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[What if the main body of a contract appears to say one thing, but the detailed wording of a technical schedule appears to be at odds with that?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 01 Nov 2017 13:51:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-devil-is-in-paragraph-3222-ii-contracts-and-inconsistency/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-devil-is-in-paragraph-3222-ii-contracts-and-inconsistency/</guid>
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                <title>Investment in the pipeline: Combined Heat and Power Plants</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This briefing discusses the key benefits (and shortfalls) of these systems and the legal issues within the contractual matrices underpinning these projects.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Oct 2017 13:54:45 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/investment-in-the-pipeline-combined-heat-and-power-plants/</link>
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                <title>Exclusivity: some do&#x27;s and don&#x27;ts</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this briefing, we look at how to avoid the most common pitfalls and ensure that your exclusivity provisions achieve your commercial objectives.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:51:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/exclusivity-some-dos-and-donts/</link>
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                <title>Disruptive technology: keeping one step ahead</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Commercial, IP and Technology Partner, Ben Chivers recently hosted a talk on tech in the modern age and explored the ways in which technology is disruptive.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:51:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/disruptive-technology-keeping-one-step-ahead/</link>
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                <title>McColl&#x27;s enters into a long-term supply chain partnership with Morrisons</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client McColl&#x27;s Retail Group on a new long-term supply chain partnership with WM Morrison PLC.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:54:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/mccolls-enters-into-a-long-term-supply-chain-partnership-with-morrisons/</link>
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                <title>The countdown to GDPR begins</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The new EU General Data Protection Regulation will come into force in May 2018 and the Regulation is likely to remain a part of English law regardless of Brexit.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 01 May 2017 13:51:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-countdown-to-gdpr-begins/</link>
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                <title>Price-fixing: the role of software</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK&#x27;s competition watchdog has urged online sellers and suppliers of automated re-pricing software to learn from the example of an Amazon Marketplace seller.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sat, 01 Apr 2017 13:51:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/price-fixing-the-role-of-software/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/price-fixing-the-role-of-software/</guid>
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                <title>Brexit: the impact on contracts</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This briefing outlines what businesses can do to ensure that their commercial contracts are &quot;Brexitproof&quot;?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 01 Mar 2017 13:54:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-the-impact-on-contracts/</link>
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                <title>Brexit - what next for UK businesses?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This briefing provides an overview of the latest news and views on Brexit, and looks at the legal risks for UK businesses.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:51:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-what-next-for-uk-businesses/</link>
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                <title>Brexit - checklist of issues for contingency planning</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This briefing outlines the key legal issues which UK businesses should consider, and actions to be taken, in advance of &quot;Brexit day&quot; in March 2019.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:51:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-checklist-of-issues-for-contingency-planning/</link>
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                <title>Privacy Shield: up and running - for now...</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[From 1 August 2016, you can transfer personal data from the EU to organisations in the US that adhere to the principles of the EU-US Privacy Shield.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:51:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/privacy-shield-up-and-running-for-now/</link>
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                <title>Privacy Shield: keep calm and carry on</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 27 Apr 2016 13:52:53 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/privacy-shield-keep-calm-and-carry-on/</link>
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                <title>Agreed today - the new EU data protection law</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The text of the much anticipated new EU General Data Protection Regulation has finally been voted through just a few hours ago by the European Parliament.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 14 Apr 2016 13:51:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/agreed-today-the-new-eu-data-protection-law/</link>
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                <title>Non-Standard Finance acquires consumer lending business Everyday Loans</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has acted on the acquisition of Everyday Loans Holdings Limited by Non-Standard Finance plc from Secure Trust Bank plc.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:42:26 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/non-standard-finance-acquires-consumer-lending-business-everyday-loans/</link>
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                <title>Service levels: avoid ambushes!</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Two recent cases have highlighted the dangers of so-called service level &quot;ambushes&quot; in relation to outsourcing contracts and similar agreements.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 27 Nov 2015 13:51:47 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/service-levels-avoid-ambushes/</link>
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                <title>Penalty clauses: all clear now?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The El Makdessi and ParkingEye cases have been reviewed by the Supreme Court, which has now given an important ruling aimed at clarifying the law.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sun, 01 Nov 2015 13:51:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/penalty-clauses-all-clear-now/</link>
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                <title>UTV Media Sells Television Business to ITV for &#xA3;100m</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised UTV Media on the sale of its television business to ITV in a transaction valued at &#xA3;100 million.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 19 Oct 2015 21:42:24 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/utv-media-sells-television-business-to-itv-for-100m/</link>
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                <title>&#xA3;138 million financing deal for Estover Energy and the Cramlington biomass combined heat and power plant</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised existing client Estover Energy in connection with the financing of a new biomass Combined Heat and Power plant in Cramlington.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 12 Oct 2015 21:42:24 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/138-million-financing-deal-for-estover-energy-and-the-cramlington-biomass-combined-heat-and-power-plant/</link>
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                <title>New rules on consumer sales</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 1 October 2015 large parts of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 take effect.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:57:49 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-rules-on-consumer-sales/</link>
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                <title>Pulsant acquires IT consultancy business of Spinnaker Red</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Pulsant, the cloud computing expert, on the acquisition of the IT consultancy business of Spinnaker Red.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:42:23 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pulsant-acquires-it-consultancy-business-of-spinnaker-red/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pulsant-acquires-it-consultancy-business-of-spinnaker-red/</guid>
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                <title>Hacks, other cyber-attacks and simple human error &#x2013; protecting personal data</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As the uses to which personal data is put have become greater and more sophisticated, so have the risks of something going wrong.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 28 Aug 2015 13:54:48 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/hacks-other-cyber-attacks-and-simple-human-error-protecting-personal-data/</link>
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                <title>Bridgepoint management buyout of Appleby Fiduciary &amp; Administration business</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised client Bridgepoint on the primary management buyout of the Appleby Fiduciary &amp; Administration Business from the Appleby Group.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:45:22 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/bridgepoint-management-buyout-of-appleby-fiduciary-administration-business/</link>
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                <title>PLC Multi-jurisdictional Outsourcing Handbook 2013</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 12 Nov 2013 13:54:01 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/plc-multi-jurisdictional-outsourcing-handbook-2013/</link>
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                <title>&quot;Good Faith&quot; - What does it mean?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Does the term &quot;good faith&quot; mean anything when used in a contract governed by English law? And, if so, what effect is a &quot;good faith&quot; obligation likely to have in practice?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 31 Jul 2013 11:30:11 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/good-faith-what-does-it-mean/</link>
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                <title>Execution of documents - the validity of electronic signatures and other FAQs</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Document execution sounds like a dry topic, but last-minute problems with execution can derail the most carefully-negotiated and documented transactions.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:00:38 &#x2B;0000
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