A guide to initial coin offerings
Initial coin offerings (ICOs) have become the latest fintech trend. But what are they? We explain how ICOs work, why investors are so excited and why regulators are so alarmed.
13 November 2017
An introduction to smart contracts
Through blockchain technology, smart contracts are set to revolutionise legal and commercial transactions. We look at how smart contracts work, the benefits and whether we can get rid of lawyers.
11 September 2017
An introduction to crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular alternative method of raising finance. But what is crowdfunding? In this article we explain how crowdfunding works, the risks and rewards and the UK regulation.
13 February 2018
Crowdfunding: restriction on 'offers to the public'
Investment-based crowdfunding platforms are usually well-educated on financial promotions but, in the race to raise funds, may overlook another area of key legal importance.
11 May 2017
What is a collective investment scheme? The High Court gives its decision in FCA v Forster
In this article we examine the High Court’s decision in The Financial Conduct Authority v Forster & Ors on what is a collective investment scheme (“CIS”) under the UK’s Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”)
14 February 2024
Heat Networks: Three key reasons why investors are getting excited about them right now
Investor views about the opportunities that heat networks offer are changing. What’s driving their growing confidence?
16 July 2024
Investing in Sustainable Transport
How do we incentivise investment in sustainable transport projects?
17 July 2024
What does the new Labour government mean for business immigration?
UK employers who recruit from overseas will be keen to understand the new government’s plans for business immigration. Here’s what we know so far
22 July 2024
What are the new Labour government's plans for trade union and industrial relations reform?
As the new government shines a spotlight on strengthening worker voice, we take a closer look at its plans for trade union and industrial relations reform
29 July 2024
Review into the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission identifies failings
The Interim Dash Report sets out recommendations and provides insight into the future of health and social regulation in England
30 July 2024
Resolving disputes under the new JCT 2024: a closer look at termination for insolvency
In the second of a series exploring the recently published JCT 2024 contracts from a contentious perspective, we consider the key changes to the JCT insolvency provisions
30 July 2024
Supreme Court clarifies law on accessory liability in trade mark claims
The Supreme Court’s judgment in Lifestyle Equities v Ahmed provides clarity on accounts of profits in trade mark claims and accessory liability for directors in tort claims generally
29 July 2024