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Emerging companies and venture capital

From doctoral research to spin-out: a UK tech start-up's VC-backed international journey

IP, networking and seeking advice have been areas of focus for a chemical tech start-up on its path to fundraising
Emerging companies and venture capital

Corporate venture capital and strategic partnerships: what do investee companies need to consider?

Additional considerations to factor in when taking on equity investment via CVC as opposed to traditional independent VC funds
Corporate

Venture debt emerges as a financial alternative to drive the tech ecosystem in Spain

The financing alternative for tech companies and startups combines debt and equity with a lower dilutive effect than typical VC-led
Competition, antitrust and trade

Manchester City versus the Premier League: arbitration proceedings kick-off

A successful challenge could pave the way for lucrative sponsorship deals particularly for clubs with wealthy owners
Employment and pensions

HR pensions spotlight | Automatic enrolment: are you compliant?

Employers should consider a range of measures to help reduce the risk of non-compliance
UK General Election

The UK general election: what will it mean for UK energy policy?

There are many energy challenges for the next government to address, but the rhetoric differs across the political spectrum
UK General Election

UK general election: what are the potential implications for the life sciences and healthcare sector?

The Conservative and Labour parties both acknowledge the sector's importance to the UK's economic growth, but what plans do they
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 21 June 2024

FCA sets out agenda for asset managers, UK Parliament's prorogation causes delays and ESMA regulates green fund claims
UK General Election

UK general election 2024: what will a new government mean for business growth?

We explore the policies for growth of the two main UK political parties fighting to form the next government, and
UK General Election

UK general election 2024: Labour's manifesto and tax

The manifesto confirms Labour's widely publicised tax policy plans with no surprises but little further detail
Corporate

What are the consequences of and remedies for unlawful dividends in the UK?

Unlawful dividends are complex to resolve, needing specific legal, tax and accounting advice