Author Archives: Darren Butt

Regulated Hosts, Family Investment Companies, & Secret Commissions – Financial Services Seminar

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Darren Butt

Regulated Hosts & Appointed Representatives: Regulation, law and the Supreme Court decision in Kession Capital Ltd v KVB Consultants Ltd Nigel Brahams, Partner & Head of Financial Services at Collyer Bristow, and guest speaker Michael Kessler, formerly CEO of Kession …

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Preparing for Change – Employment & Immigration Update Seminar

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Darren Butt

The Government’s programme of legal reform in the areas of employment and immigration represent the most significant developments in a generation. Join us for a review of the current changes, what lies ahead and the steps employers should be taking …

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Buy-Side M&A: Key Legal Issues and Practical Insights

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Darren Butt

Within this article, we have distilled some practical tips for individuals and teams with responsibility for their business’ M&A activities. Heads of Terms – Approach and deal structure So, you have identified a target, agreed a price with the sellers. …

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Shukla v St James Bank & Trust Company Ltd [2026]:

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Darren Butt

The Commercial Court’s decision in Shukla v St James Bank & Trust Company Ltd [2026] EWHC 851 (Comm)1., handed down on 14 April 2026, is one of the most significant recent authorities on the distinction between secured lending arrangements and …

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Regulators respond to government’s ‘pro-innovation approach to AI regulation’

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Darren Butt

Introduction The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in almost every area of our lives has grown exponentially in recent times. While such technology has the potential to deliver very significant benefits, it is also increasingly clear that there are …

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Lawyers react as FCA promises ‘prompt action’ over politically exposed persons review

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Darren Butt

Nigel Brahams, Partner and Head of Financial Services has been quoted in International Investment following the launch of the politically exposed persons review leading to the FCA’s promise of ‘prompt action’. Nigel commented: “The FATF Guidance includes the wording: “These …

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Does UK Copyright law provide adequate protection to creators of Generative AI artworks?

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Darren Butt

Copyright is a property right which recognises an author’s creativity and originality. It arises automatically on the creation of an original work – one which “expresses” the “intellectual creation of an author”. Copyright subsists in a variety of original works, …

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Employers: Are you ready for the changing Right to Work checks from 1 October?

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Darren Butt

Navigating ‘Right to Work’ checks has long been a key component of employers’ obligations when onboarding new employees. These checks must be conducted before an individual starts work and any offer of employment should be conditional upon the Right to …

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Lawyers welcome plans to boost arbitration laws to secure London’s status as leading disputes hub

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Darren Butt

The article stated that lawyers have welcomed the Law Commission’s plans to amend the Arbitration Act 1996 with a view to strengthening the UK’s position as a “leading destination” for commercial disputes. The Law Commission’s plans aim to boost the …

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Collyer Bristow strengthens international offering with Immigration hire

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Darren Butt

Charles’ immigration work spans private client and corporate immigration, providing support to high-net-worth individuals and their families (and family offices) wishing to relocate; to international entrepreneurs and investors; and to both UK companies wishing to employ foreign nationals (recruiting from …

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