We are delighted to welcome Ryan Ayrton as an infrastructure debt partner in the Finance team, further strengthening our cross-practice Infrastructure Sector group, and we very much look forward to working with him. Read our press release: https://lnkd.in/g7UCBJGd
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It is not just law at Travers Smith. Travers Smith treats its clients’ business & challenges as its own. The firm’s clients know that wherever in the world they or their ambitions lie, the firm will work as one of their team to get things done. Travers Smith acts for publicly listed and private companies, financial services institutions and private equity clients, as well as other business enterprises involved in large and complex UK & cross-border matters, transactions & disputes. Diversity and independence of thought are key to the firm’s success. The firm believes that true inclusion can only be achieved if diversity is considered in a broader and more holistic way, which breaks down silos and recognises the multiple identities we each carry. For its international and cross-border work, Travers Smith has focused on building carefully cultivated relationships with independent law firms all over the world, sharing quality standards and strengths. This enables the firm to provide a first-class, seamless service for clients around the globe. The firm has chosen this route because it gives it the ability to pick the best firm for every piece of work, providing a one-firm approach wherever the firm’s clients conduct their business. Travers Smith regularly coordinates the provision of overseas advice for particular matters, as well as recommends law firms for its clients to instruct directly. What distinguishes Travers Smith’s model is the investment it makes into developing its relationships with the best independent law firms in the world. Travers Smith is always looking to recruit people from all backgrounds, with academic excellence and sound judgement who take their careers, but not themselves, seriously. The firm’s training philosophy is that skill & expertise are best acquired through practical experience, complemented by carefully targeted formal instruction. Great emphasis is placed on continuous learning & development towards personal & professional growth.
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- 1873
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Head of Employment Tim Gilbert has been quoted in City AM. With the new government in place and big changes set for employment law in the coming months, the article discusses the queries and concerns employment lawyers have been receiving in anticipation of what's to come. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eSaqthrD #EmploymentLaw #HR
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Thanks to Rothesay for inviting Partner Daniel Gerring to speak at their Next Generation of Bulk Annuity Market event last week and brilliant fellow panellists Sarah de Lagarde from Janus Henderson, Sandisiwe Dhlamini (She/Her) from the Pensions Regulator and Rothesay's Róisín O'Shea and Katie Overton. #TraversSmithPensions #Pensions #EDIinPensions
We were delighted to hold our 2024 Next Generation of the Bulk Annuity Market event last week hosted by Rothesay’s Róisín O'Shea and Katie Overton. Thank you to our keynote speaker Sarah de Lagarde who spoke about her experience becoming a double amputee and how she advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion as well as our fantastic panellists Daniel Gerring and Sandisiwe Dhlamini.
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A team led by Edward Smith with support from Kirsty Emery and Melissa Atkinson has advised established carpet and flooring retailer Carpetright and its administrators on the pre-pack administration sale of its business and certain of its assets to CWHP Limited, part of the Tapi group. The wider team team included Sarah Walker (Alder), Ben Chivers, Ailie Murray and Russell Warren. Read our press release: https://lnkd.in/e_k3x6Pc
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Can a fraud claim ever really be settled? Riley v National Westminster Bank Plc says yes. Alexa Day was joined during London International Disputes Week (LIDW) by Paul Sinclair KC and Ben Valentin KC, both of Fountain Court Chambers, to explore whether parties can ever really settle fraud claims (see the full talk: https://lnkd.in/eMAw-vPU). The Court of Appeal has now indicated that they can, in unanimously dismissing the appeal in Riley v National Westminster Bank and upholding the High Court's "meticulous and comprehensive judgment". In so doing, the Court of Appeal reiterated the strong policy interest in upholding the finality of settlement agreements stating that it is no part of the court’s function to frustrate the intentions of contracting parties once those have been objectively ascertained. Providing, therefore, that a party has the benefit of widely drafted release language (e.g. settling all claims known and unknown, present or future) which is carefully grounded in the factual context of the claims being settled, the court will be reluctant to interfere with that bargain simply owing to allegations of fraud. Indeed, the three-judge panel expressly refuted the suggestion that upholding the settlement agreement in this case would set a "dangerous precedent". In contrast, in circumstances where the Rileys believed that they had been deceived by a “thinly disguised ploy”, but nevertheless freely entered into a settlement agreement which extended to unknown claims, the only “dangerous precedent” would be set in allowing the Rileys to re-open that bargain. The judgment (https://lnkd.in/enKEsBDx) will be of some considerable comfort for prospective defendants and, in line with the recent trend of cases, suggests that the courts are moving away from the principle that fraud unravels all and towards the certainty and finality of settlements.
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In JIBFL's recent "In Practice" article, Advising a guarantor, Knowledge Counsel James Bell looks at issues to consider when protecting the guarantor’s position in finance transactions (or indeed other commercial transactions) and how that might be negotiated. This article was first published in the July 2024 Issue of Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law. Read the article on our website: https://lnkd.in/exnbXD4Q
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The EU Artificial Intelligence Act enters into force on 1 August 2024, with a phased application. While most obligations will apply from 2 August 2026, certain provisions apply earlier, including the bans on prohibited AI and the obligations on new general-purpose AI systems. This comprehensive regulation will significantly affect businesses around the world, not just in the EU. In contrast, in the UK, there was no announcement of an AI Bill in the King's Speech on 17 July 2024, only that the new UK government will "seek to establish the appropriate legislation to place requirements on those working to develop the most powerful artificial intelligence models", so it seems that the UK is likely to take a more targeted approach to legislating, probably after further consultation. For more information on the scope of the EU AI Act, its timelines and implications, see our briefing, "The EU AI Act: the countdown begins – what you need to know": https://lnkd.in/eAmzrFCk #EUAIAct #AIRegulation
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Recent developments suggested that prosecutions under the so-called French Blocking Statute (the "FBS") would become more likely. But a High Court decision has followed the old authorities in deciding that – even where a party has letters from the relevant French authority indicating that they may be in breach of the FBS – disclosure would be ordered in the English courts via normal civil procedure, without recourse to the Hague Convention. In this briefing Barney Stannard and Jack Congdon explore the history of the FBS, the Joshua v Renault English Court Case and provide their own commentary on the matter. Read now: https://lnkd.in/eFy329JV #FBS #FrenchBlockingStatute #HagueConvention
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William Normand, who spearheads our market-leading retailisation practice, and David James, who specialises in advising on strategy in relation to pension arrangements, are both members of the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)'s Pensions and Private Capital Technical Expert Group working to develop solutions to help remove specific barriers to DC investment in private capital. At our recent Alternative Insights Summit, Will and David shared their insights on the Mansion House pension reforms. They explained that pension reforms need to win over the pension trustees' ''hearts and minds.'' While a significant amount of work has been done to remove legal and regulatory barriers to DC scheme investment in private assets, the question remains of how to convince DC scheme allocators of the investment case for private capital. Private asset managers still need to work with pension trustees and pension scheme advisers to address the wider discrepancies (and understanding) between buy and sell-side interests. Whilst there is some way to go, it is clear that all parties are looking to align approach in a way that is mutually beneficial. An exciting development – well-worth watching. #Markets #AssetManagement #Pensions
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The EU's Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) was finally published in the Official Journal of the EU on 12 July 2024. This means that the AI Act will now enter into force on 1 August 2024, 20 days after publication. The AI Act will have implications for businesses around the world, not just in the EU. Most obligations under the AI Act apply from 2 August 2026, but different obligations come into play at different stages. This briefing explains which obligations apply when and suggests some practical steps for businesses to take. Read the full briefing on our website: https://lnkd.in/eAmzrFCk #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AIACT
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