Monthly Archives: November 2023

Acquisition of game development studios

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Claire Tourret

We advised investors on acquiring game development studios, both from a commercial and intellectual property perspective.

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Advising a development company

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Claire Tourret

We advised an indie development company on the merits and process for open-source development of their mobile game.

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Advising developers on self-publishing

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Claire Tourret

We advised developers on self-publishing and app store terms and agreements.

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Supreme Court rules against HMRC in family business case

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Claire Tourret

The Supreme Court has today (Tuesday 21 November 2023) handed down its decision in the Fisher case on the scope of the UK’s “Transfer of Assets Abroad” (“TOAA”) tax code, finding unanimously for the taxpayers on every point. As Lady …

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Autumn Statement 2023: key announcements for the employment sector

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Claire Tourret

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today announced what he dubbed was his ‘Autumn Statement for growth’. Amongst the various new measures outlined by the Chancellor, several related to employment and the world of work. The main changes include: The National Insurance rate …

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Nix Of $11B Award Shows Limits Of Arbitral Process

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Claire Tourret

On Oct. 23, in a landmark decision in Nigeria v. Process & Industrial Developments Ltd., the High Court of Justice of England and Wales overturned a $11 billion arbitration award on the basis that the award had been obtained by …

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State of mind or question of fact? (Part 1)

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Claire Tourret

Aidan Grant is joined by Holly Payling, Director at Buzzacott to discuss the thorny issue of domicile. Run time: 18 minutes

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Explaining the Italian Swaps Claims

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Claire Tourret

Typically, these have involved local authorities in Italy seeking finance and entering into ISDA-governed interest rate swaps which have turned out unfavourably for the authorities. The authorities have then issued proceedings against the banks for mis-selling unsuitable swaps and have …

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Lack of clarity about decision-maker in pregnancy-related dismissal

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Claire Tourret

Facts Mrs Ferridge-Gunn (FG) worked for Alcedo Orange Limited (AO) as a care home recruitment manager. On February 19, 2020, during her probationary period, FG informed AO that she was pregnant. She took pregnancy-related leave due to morning sickness on …

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Americans moving to London: Dealing with UK visas

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Claire Tourret

Head of Immigration Charles Avens delves into the complexities of UK immigration and provides valuable guidance to US citizens looking to relocate to the UK. Considering a move to the UK? Listen to this podcast. Run time: 46 minutes

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