MIFID II – product governance provisions
We explain the MIFID II requirements on product governance, the FCA's implementation proposals and the practical implications for fund managers and distributors
16 February 2017
MiFID II – investment research rules
Time is running out for you to put arrangements in place to pay for third party research. Are you ready for the new rules on inducements in MiFID II?
18 October 2017
Pre-commencement conditions: when do you need written consent?
Since 1 October 2018, planning permission for the development of land may not be granted subject to pre-commencement conditions without agreement of the applicant.
31 October 2018
High Court allows the SFO to withdraw admission of liability in Tchenguiz brothers case
High Court allows the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) to withdraw a previous admission that it had committed trespass as a result of executing unlawful search warrants against the Tchenguiz brothers.
20 June 2013
Possible FOS liability for SIPP providers over esoteric investments
Financial Ombudsman Service asked to hold accountable self-invested personal pension provider, Berkeley Burke, for a couple's now "worthless" pension transfer.
08 September 2016
Health and safety fines rising in wake of HSE Definitive Guideline
The HSE's 'Definitive Guideline' for sentencing health and safety-related offences has led to an increase in health and safety fines in the construction industry. Will it lead to change in attitudes?
25 January 2017
Guilty until proven innocent: Court assumes those without extra income use 'hot' money
In the case of Serious Organised Crime Agency v Turrall, the High Court has taken the view that items of property have been purchased with the proceeds of crime and are, therefore, recoverable.
04 October 2013
The 'gig economy' – a view from the Office of Tax Simplification
The Office of Tax Simplification has considered the tax and other implications of the ‘gig economy’ in its recently published Focus Paper. This article looks at its findings.
07 December 2016
Popular expired domain names are being re-registered for the sale of counterfeit goods
A research report run by the EUIPO has found that counterfeit organisations are infringing brand owners intellectual property rights (IPR) through the use of domain names.
28 November 2017
MeyGen announces funding for first phase of tidal renewable energy project
Long-standing Burges Salmon client MeyGen has secured the funding from The Crown Estate and the Scottish Government for the first phase of its Pentland Firth tidal renewable energy project.
22 August 2014
Policyholders gain the right to sue insurers for late payment of claims
The Enterprise Bill has now received Royal Assent and will come into force on 4 May 2017 as the Enterprise Act 2016.
06 May 2016
Merger Control: the issue with not holding your companies separate after a ‘hold separate’
Hold separate orders are known for being a burden on businesses wishing to start integrating post-completion.
29 January 2019