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Burges Salmon brings sector leaders together for another Net Zero virtual roundtable

The firm hosted the latest in its series of Net Zero events to examine the role of green hydrogen in meeting the UK’s Net Zero target

Legal update

Tilted Balance – it was good while it lasted?

Following the Court of Session decision in Gladman v Scottish Ministers, Scottish government is proposing to delete the presumption in favour of sustainable development from Scottish Planning Policy

Legal update

Tax Changes: delaying the inevitable?

As anticipated, no major tax announcements were made in the 'mini-budget'. We consider what changes may be coming and provide some thoughts for planning ahead

Legal update

Treasury Direction on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: A summary of key points

A review of the updated Treasury Direction on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme issued on 26 June and consideration of the key practical issues for employers to consider

Legal update

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - from March to July 2020

An updated summary to reflect the latest guidance on the CJRS guidance (including information on ‘flexible furlough'), published on 12 June and the new Treasury Direction published on 26 June

Press release

Burges Salmon advises Cumulus Oncology on £1.7m investment round

The firm’s Corporate team has advised Europe’s first oncology drug discovery accelerator, Cumulus Oncology Limited

Legal update

Decarbonised Energy: Net Zero implications for the construction industry

12 months on from the government’s Net Zero 2050 pledge for the UK, we consider the emerging trends within the energy sector’s construction industry

Legal update

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020: implications for Defined Benefit Pensions

Trustees of DB schemes may need to consider the implications for their scheme of the options introduced by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020

Event

Fundraising for tech startups: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

In this on-demand webinar, first broadcast on 29 July 2020, we discuss how to ensure you capture the attention of potential investors, including VCs and Corporate Venture Funds

Legal update

CMA calls for new regulatory regime for digital search and social media providers

The CMA has recommended that the government creates a new regime to regulate online platforms funded by digital advertising

Legal update

Alternative Dispute Resolution: benefits and use during (and after) the COVID-19 crisis

The impact of COVID-19 on separating families and the delays in the courts, has highlighted the benefits of ADR. We look at ADR options and how they work

Legal update

No-go for Nosecco following opposition by Prosecco

The UK High Court agreed with the UK Trade Mark Registry that a mark incorporating Nosecco was evocative of and deceptive in relation to the PDO for Prosecco

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