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The latest edition of Finance Focus, our update on the legal issues facing the #financialservices sector, is now live, covering new #duties for banks, #finfluencers, obtaining judgments against unknown defendants, and more. Read in full here: tiny.cc/o7n0001

Partner Chris Shelley, member of our #lifesciences sector group, recently took part in BioFIT 2024 in Lille, moderating a panel titled ‘Navigating a #deal structure: Overview, market practices and how to approach’.

The latest edition of PennTech, the update from our #technology team providing insight on the key trends and developments in the sector, is live. Read all of the team’s latest news and insights, on topics from #AI to #IP, here: tiny.cc/n0n2001

The Supreme Court’s judgment in Sky v Skykick means that owners of #trademarks previously relying on broad filing strategies may now see an increase in the number of attacks on these methods, alleging ‘bad faith’. Read in full here: tiny.cc/vmq1001

The December edition of BioBrief, our newsletter for the #lifesciences sector, is now live, where the focus is on the team’s recent conference on #AI and #clinical trials, legal considerations for #startup companies, and updates to regulations: tiny.cc/6iq2001

Thank you to everyone who came along to support this year’s annual Kith & Kids carol concert and raffle, hosted by our London social impact committee in our head office, which also featured a fantastic art exhibition!

Another busy year is expected for #employmentlaw in 2025: royal assent for the #EmploymentRightsBill, and changes to #flexibleworking, #fireandrehire, and #corporatecrime offences, amongst others. Our employment team reviews here: tiny.cc/k5p4001

In this latest article from our ‘Navigating the journey of growth’ guide, partner Kathy Potter explores how #startup or #spinout companies can offer #shareincentives, such as the Enterprise Management Incentive scheme, to attract #talent. Read here: tiny.cc/5gr6001

The latest episode of our #tech team’s podcast series, ‘Beyond the code: the legalities of #AI’, considers the proliferation of AI-driven #defamation, and how to protect against it. Listen to the episode in full here: tiny.cc/rop7001

Join us on Wednesday 19 March for a half-day, in-person event at our London Wood Street office, titled: ‘#Digital Shifts and Legal Turns – Guiding Your #DigitalTransformation Journey’. For more information, and to register, click here: tiny.cc/2u78001

The first #fashion, #luxury and #lifestyle round-up of the year from our #retail team reviews 2024’s disappointing ‘Golden Quarter’, predictions for the sector in 2025, and the rise of Manchester-based athleisure brand, Adanola: tiny.cc/63q8001

Changes to the Takeover Code – which provides a framework for the conduct of #takeover bids and #mergers – come into effect today, Our #corporate team reviews the changes in full here: tiny.cc/mkp8001

The risk of fake and deepfake evidence undermining the integrity of court proceedings is increasing. Join us for an in-person event next month to explore tools and knowledge to reveal and challenge falsified evidence. Find out more and register here: tiny.cc/mfy8001

Last week, the cofinitive #21ToWatch innovation awards were unveiled, of which we are proud to have been a sponsor. The awards celebrate #science and #tech #entrepreneurs and #startups from the east of England – congratulations to all of the winners! tinyurl.com/5n79rhkh

We are proud to be sponsoring Tech London Advocates: Fintech & Insurtech’s latest ‘Open Mic Live!’ session, featuring our #IP, #IT and #commercial partner Sarah Kenshall as one of three excellent speakers. For more information, and to reserve a space, click here: tiny.cc/v2uc001

We are incredibly proud to have been shortlisted for Women’s Football Legal Team of the Year at the Women’s Football Awards 2025! The category recognises an ‘outstanding’ legal team, which has contributed to the growth of the women’s game: tinyurl.com/2rte6rr6

A big thank you to those who joined us for our event exploring the complexities of #digitalprojects last week in our London Wood Street office. Missed the event or want to learn more? Listen to our podcast series on #digitaltransformation here: tiny.cc/74me001

We are delighted to have been shortlisted in the The Digital Commonwealth Awards 2025, for 'Best Digital Asset Law Firm'! The category recognises legal teams that handle #digitalasset matters 'with utter diligence and total care'. For more information, click here: tinyurl.com/mr38rcbc

In the latest article taken from our ‘Navigating the journey of growth’ guide, partner Laura Gorman highlights the key issues that #startups or #spinouts need to consider when agreeing lease terms for a #commercialproperty. Read in full here: tiny.cc/mzoe001

The March #fashion, #luxury and #lifestyle round-up from our #retail team focuses on the world of #footwear, Prada's #acquisition of Versace, the potential return of Topshop, and the impact of luxury on Hollywood's award season. Read in full here: tiny.cc/e00f001