As the year comes to a close, Laurence Doering and Tabitha T. from Mishcon Purpose reflect on the most significant legal judgments of 2024 with "The Twelve Claims of Christmas." This review showcases pivotal decisions that have shaped the fields of environmental law and corporate governance. Highlights include: - The Dutch Court of Appeal's decision on Shell's emissions - The Court of Appeal's modern slavery case against Dyson - The European Court of Human Rights' climate change ruling against Switzerland Read here: https://lnkd.in/eWSqyKG3
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Based in London, Mishcon de Reya services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply. The work we undertake is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex. Our clients are dynamic and sophisticated and we reflect that in our belief in challenging the conventional or accepted ways of working. We like to solve problems quickly. We fiercely guard our clients’ interests, recognising the significant nexus between business affairs and personal affairs and the ways in which this affects our clients. We appreciate the privilege of sitting alongside our clients as a trusted advisor. Building strong personal connections to our clients and their businesses is important to us. It is for these reasons we say ‘It’s business. But it’s personal’. Core Values Our values make us what we are. They are at the heart of everything we do. - to provide our clients with the highest quality legal services delivering cost effective solutions in an efficient, professional and businesslike manner. - to foster a culture which thrives on diversity, respect for the individual and the expression of talent; one that inspires and empowers individuals to fulfil their potential and the potential of the Firm. - to be open to new ideas, to think creatively, to look for innovative solutions, neither bound by formality nor constrained by convention. - to act with integrity and frankness in all our dealings both internally and externally, placing the highest value on teamwork and mutual support. - to build a sustainable, well-managed and profitable business, which the partners hold as trustees for every single member of the Firm.
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In their latest article, Chris Neilson, Leah Alpren-Waterman, and Jed Stubing explore the Court of Appeal decision in Sky UK Ltd & Anr v Riverstone Managing Agency, including the background to the case and why the decision is a welcome one for insurance policyholders involved in construction projects. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5FwhVzU
Clarity for Construction All Risks Insurance: Sky UK Ltd & Anr v Riverstone Managing Agency
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If a Will is written on pieces of cardboard taken from a box of Young's frozen fish fillets and a box of Mr Kipling mince pies, is it valid? Of Counsel SARAH ALBURY explores the recent issue discussed by the High Court, and explains why when it comes to legal documents it's important that the necessary legal formalities are observed: https://lnkd.in/e67BeU7K
The curious case of the cardboard will
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As the world’s most famous night worker, Santa Claus, prepares for his annual shift, Halima Dikko and Suresh Patel discuss what constitutes "night working" and what employers need to know when employing night workers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUSb6Vci
Silent night (working): what employers need to know about working at night
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Listen to the latest episode of the Market Watch podcast, where we delve into the opportunities and challenges facing the real estate sector through conversations with key industry players. In this episode, Partner Edward Hughes-Power is joined by Paul Williams, Chief Executive of Derwent London. Listen to a preview of the episode here, and head to our website for more: https://lnkd.in/efH3pC-a
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Congratulations to Victoria Pigott, Daniel Foley, Tanay Vankayalapati and Isabella Piasecka for winning TBD Marketing Ltd's blog competition "Tried by David" in the Private Wealth category! Learn more below about why their article 'Spurious claims against HNWIs: top tips and how to avoid them' won, and head to our website to read it for yourself:
Si’s Matters – the Final 2024 edition
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The UK Government has issued its much-anticipated consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence. Nina O'Sullivan, Ashley Williams, Gareth Dickson and Alexa Lamont detail the issues covered in the consultation, and the next steps: https://lnkd.in/g9H95STB
UK Government Consultation on Copyright and AI: A 'win-win'?
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The UK's Register of Overseas Entities regime will be updated next year to give Companies House the power to grant, on application, access to trust information. Nicholas McVeigh explores the key changes and the implications for land ownership involving trusts: https://lnkd.in/gckpcbBm
Offshore trusts holding UK land – trusts information to be available on application
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Introducing the latest newly qualified Mishcon lawyers! We’ve had an incredible group of individuals complete their training with us this year and become Newly Qualified Associates, pictured here alongside Managing Partner James Libson. We can't wait to see how this group develop throughout their careers at Mishcon. Learn more about training at Mishcon de Reya: https://lnkd.in/dyKEa-J
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The Supreme Court has today handed down the eagerly anticipated judgment in Hirachand v Hirachand. Of Counsel Bethan Byrne and Associate Natasha Holme from Mishcon de Reya's Private Wealth Disputes team give their commentary: https://lnkd.in/ef9CQeB5
Hirachand v Hirachand: Mishcon de Reya comments on Supreme Court judgment
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