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The new financial sanctions regime: key changes for businesses

Part 8 of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 is now in force, bringing substantial changes to the UK's financial sanctions enforcement regime. We review the changes and what they mean for businesses.

Press release

Burges Salmon announced as legal partner to new national driverless cars project

The firm is legal partner to the CAPRI consortium that has received government funding to support its Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Pilot Scheme.

Legal update

“Hole in the wall” ATMs at risk after business rates decision

"Hole in the wall" style ATMs are to pay separate business rates following an Upper Tribunal decision which may impact free cash machines in supermarkets, petrol stations and convenience stores.

Legal update

Competition regulations: UK implements EU Damages Directive

The Regulations, which implement the EU Damages Directive, seek to improve the private enforcement of competition law cases in the UK. We summarise the key changes.

Legal update

Non-dom reforms dropped from the Finance Bill 2017

The changes to the taxation of non-doms and non-UK trusts will not become law before the Election. However, we still expect them to be introduced this year and to be backdated to 6 April 2017.

Press release

Burges Salmon advises MoD on £1.4bn submarine contract

The firm’s projects team has advised the UK Ministry of Defence on a £1.4 billion contract with BAE Systems to deliver the next Astute class submarine to the Royal Navy.

Case study

Envision: making an impact in the local community

We work with organisations to support young people in becoming 'work ready'. Envision develop young people's employability by empowering them to tackle real life social problems.

Case study

Fairfield High School: employment skills for young people

We have joined forces with Fairfield High School to make sure that young people have the skills they need to succeed in the workplace.

Press release

Burges Salmon advises Japan's largest bank on £55m renewables refinancing

Banking and renewables sector experts from Burges Salmon have advised MUFG's core banking unit, the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. on the refinancing of Twin Rivers Wind Farm Limited.

Legal update

European Commission launches Fintech Consultation

We summarise the European Commission’s consultation on Fintech which purports to inform the Commission’s future policy and regulatory framework. The consultation closes on 15 June 2017.

Legal update

NEC3 contracts – how to maintain a Risk Register

Risk Registers are commonly misunderstood. We explain how to use and maintain a risk register in the administration of an NEC3 contract.

Legal update

Social media providers to review unfair terms, scams and fraud on social media

Facebook, Twitter and Google+ have agreed to review and propose changes to unfair terms and conditions, fraud and scams that mislead consumers when using social networks.

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