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Urban Dynamics

Plus X and the future of work

The future of the office is a key issue for many of our clients right now as demand for flexible

Intellectual property

The European Court of Justice will again deal with FRAND licensing

In its decision of November 26, 2020 in the patent infringement action Nokia ./. Daimler the Düsseldorf Regional Court refers

Life Sciences and Healthcare

A new bag of tricks? Obvious if it could have been done before (says the Patents Court)

In order to establish obviousness for the purposes of a patent application, it is enough to show that the idea

Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | OVO Energy launches flat-rate EV tariff, Ofgem calls for ESO separation, National Grid ESO unlocks revenue stacking in dynamic containment

This week we look at the gas networks releasing a joint plan for hydrogen conversion, SSEN installing innovative monitors, Ofgem

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Covid-19 update, constructive dismissal claims and pensions spotlight for employers

Welcome to our Employment Law Coffee Break in which we highlight the latest developments and issues impacting UK employers.

Employment and pensions

HR pensions spotlight | Time to review your DC schemes?

As regulatory focus on governance and value for money increases, what do employers need to think about?

Tax

VAT on early termination fees and compensation applied to real estate transactions, HMRC updates

Change regarding VAT will no longer be retrospective and will apply from a 'future' date, although uncertainty remains

Financial Services

The awaited regulatory "Sandbox" lands in Spain as the digital transformation of the financial system

Law 7/2020 of 13 November has been published in the Official State Gazette ("BOE"). This is responsible for introducing the