World Trademark Review quotes Robert Lundie Smith on the High Court’s $11.6 million damages award to Swatch

The UK High Court has awarded Swatch $11.6 million in damages for the display
and download of smartwatch apps that were found to infringe on multiple Swatch
Group brands, including Omega, Tissot and Breguet.

Hannah Catt writes in PrimeResi on the upcoming High-Value Council Tax Surcharge in the UK and why it needs careful design

Hannah Catt, Senior Associate in our Private Property team, writes in PrimeResi about the design of the proposed High-Value Council Tax Surcharge.

Niamh Tenison contributes to an Estates Gazette legal Q&A on limitation periods and incorrect court fees

Niamh Tenison, Associate in our Real Estate Disputes team, contributes to a legal Q&A in Estates Gazette on limitation periods and incorrect court fees.

Lauren Fraser comments in New Law Journal on a Supreme Court decision regarding Right to Manage claims

Lauren Fraser, Senior Associate in our Real Estate Disputes team, comments in New Law Journal on a UK Supreme Court decision regarding Right to Manage claims.

Kerry Stares, Rory Partridge and Lyla Gilbert write in Sustainable Views about how sustainable packaging is becoming a condition of EU market access

Kerry Stares, Partner and ESG Advisory Lead, Rory Partridge, Associate, and Lyla Gilbert, Solicitor Apprentice, in our Dispute Resolution team, write in Sustainable Views about how sustainable packaging is becoming a condition of EU market access.

CasinoBeats quotes Darren Bailey on player betting bans and sports gambling partnerships

Darren Bailey, Consultant in our Commercial team, comments in CasinoBeats on player betting bans and sports gambling partnerships. 

William Longrigg writes in the Law Society Gazette on the potential return of Calderbank offers in family proceedings

William Longrigg, Senior Counsel in our Family team, writes in the Law Society Gazette on the potential return of Calderbank offers in family proceedings.

Wei Kang comments on China’s new tax rule on offshore trusts in The Straits Times

Hong Kong-based Private Client Partner Wei Kang has been quoted in The Straits Times discussing the impact of new measures targeting offshore trusts on existing arrangements, necessary due diligence and compliance checks before implementation.

Dominic Lawrance comments in MoneyWeek on digital and crypto asset inheritance planning

Dominic Lawrance, Partner in our Private Client team, comments in MoneyWeek  on digital and crypto asset inheritance planning.

Phillip Colasanto authors article in Tax Notes Federal on strengthening procedural protections for third parties in IRS collections

New York-based Tax Partner Phillip Colasanto has authored an article for Tax Notes Federal examining the collection due process (CDP) framework and proposing reforms to better protect third parties whose property may be subject to IRS collection action.

Kerry Stares, Rory Partridge, and Lyla Gilbert write in Packaging Europe about landmark reforms on packaging sustainability regulations in the UK and Europe

Kerry Stares, Partner and ESG Advisory Lead, Rory Partridge, Associate, and Lyla Gilbert, Solicitor Apprentice, in our Dispute Resolution team, write in Packaging Europe about landmark reforms on packaging sustainability regulations in the UK and Europe.

Rebecca Morjaria and Steven Carey write in Building about liability for defective construction products

Rebecca Morjaria, Senior Associate, and Steven Carey, Partner, in our Construction, Engineering & Projects team, write in Building about liability for defective construction products.