Archive for July 2024

Reflecting on five years at gunnercooke: a Q&A with Anivaldo Esquelino

Anivaldo Esquelino, Global Mobility and Immigration Partner has recently celebrated five years at gunnercooke. Below, Anivaldo shares his reflections on his gunnercooke journey so far, and reveals his plans for the next five years… What’s your number one highlight so far from your time at gunnercooke? “My number one highlight has been the opportunity to […]

Workplace Investigations top tip number two: who should investigate the issue?

Chloë Leyland, Employment Partner at gunnercooke, has over 15 years post qualification experience in employment law, and is an expert in how to deal with workplace investigations. In this series, Chloë provides her top five tips when conducting a workplace investigation to ensure a smooth and impartial process and that businesses are adhering to the […]

What happens to UK sponsor licences during mergers and acquisitions 

When a UK company goes through a merger or acquisition, it can significantly affect its sponsor licence and the status of its sponsored employees, so it’s important to understand the impact and what you need to do.  Below are some of the key factors and actions to take:  Notification and Reporting:  It’s vital that companies inform […]

Workplace Investigations top tip number one: when should an employer start a workplace investigation?

Chloë Leyland, Employment Partner at gunnercooke, has over 15 years post qualification experience in employment law, and is an expert in how to deal with workplace investigations. In this series, Chloë provides her top five tips when conducting a workplace investigation to ensure a smooth and impartial process and that businesses are adhering to the […]

The gunnercooke network: combining finance and legal expertise for a positive outcome 

Did you know that, at gunnercooke, we offer more than just legal services. Whilst it’s true that we have industry-leading partners across a variety of sectors and practice areas, we also have our operating partners, who are financial and tax experts, ready to work alongside our partners in any of their cases.  Recently, Operating Partner […]

gunnercooke partner shares insights into the plans to re-nationalise the railway system within England and Wales 

During yesterday’s State Opening of Parliament, we heard the King’s Speech, which introduced 39 bills that will impact a variety of industries and outline the new government’s key areas of focus. The speech reaffirmed the government’s plan to re-nationalise the railway system within the UK as private sector contracts end. This is set to happen over the […]

gunnercooke employment partners react to the King’s Speech: What does this mean for the country? 

Today’s State Opening of Parliament revealed key government focuses for the year ahead, including the confirmation of 39 bills in the King’s Speech.   This swathe pf proposed legislation includes bills that will serve to has reform and strengthen workers’ rights and employment law, impacting many people across the United Kingdom – both employers and […]

Duty of crisis early detection – A ticking time bomb? 

This article originally appeared on gunnercooke’s German website, which can be found here. Volker Beissenhirtz, German Restructuring & Insolvency, Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery and Compliance partner at gunnercooke, highlights the framework and risks of the legal duty of crisis early detection in this mini-series to help you stay up to date if you operate […]

Strong growth at gunnercooke with 47 new employees in second quarter

International professional services firm gunnercooke has continued its rapid growth in the second quarter of 2024, welcoming 48 new colleagues in the UK, Germany, Austria and USA. This includes 27 Partners, four Operating Partners, three associates, four paralegals and ten other support staff. This brings the total number of new starters to 98 since the […]

gunnercooke welcomes 100 partners and clients to charity auction and polo event 

gunnercooke recently hosted a charity auction at their polo networking event at the prestigious and scenic Kirtlington Polo Park Club in Oxford.   Welcoming 19 partners and 75 clients, the event was also attended by the beneficiary of the charity auction, Homeless Oxfordshire, the county’s largest not-for-profit provider of accommodation for people experiencing homelessness.  Supplying a […]

House of Books & Friends and gunnercooke shortlisted for Third Sector Awards 2024

We’re proud to announce that gunnercooke and House of Books & Friends have been shortlisted for the category of Corporate Partnership of the Year in 2024’s Third Sector Awards. These prestigious awards, which take place on the 20th September, celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations operating in the third sector, recognising their tireless […]

Top six trademark scams to watch out for in 2024

Deborah Niven, Partner, Intellectual Property   In a world where scams are happening more often and becoming more sophisticated, it’s important to be extra vigilant and know what you need to look out for. Deborah Niven, Intellectual Property Partner, explains what common scams you may see when applying for a trademark, and more importantly, how […]

Attention all aircraft owners/operators – “Cash in the clouds? – Do you have any?”

Simon J Murfitt FRSA, Banking and Asset Finance Partner at gunnercooke, examines PBH and other engine Maintenance Programmes and maintenance reserves accounts (MRA’s) and how you may find yourself with an unexpected surplus of credit. If you own, lease, or operate an aircraft (narrow or wide body) with any commercial use and you are not […]

Family Procedure Rule changes: what does this mean? 

This article also appears on Claire Withers’ website, which can be found here. Claire Withers, Partner, Family Law  Consideration of Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) also known as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has been encouraged in family law for many years. However, recent changes to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR, Parts 3 and 28), which came […]