Siân Darlington successfully secured the acquittal of her client Kirsten Fock earlier this month. Ms Fock had rescued a large number of Shetland ponies, donkeys, and other horses from European slaughterhouses overseas and brought them to the UK with the aim of providing them with a peaceful environment in which to live out their lives […]
The gunnercooke Corporate team has advised and assisted with the sale of the entire issued capital of Friend & Grant Limited to private equity-backed Xeinadin Group. The deal was led by Jahid Ali, Corporate Partner, with the support of Employment Partner Emma Tegerdine, Tax Partner Marc Selby, Corporate Associate Hasin Ali, and Paralegal Riann Khan. Xeinadin are an […]
On 4 December 2024, the government launched an ambitious consultation on reforming how we measure and track the energy performance of buildings, marking a significant step in the journey towards net zero emissions by 2050. The wide-ranging proposals could fundamentally change how Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) work – yet notably, this review stops short of […]
Should businesses have the legal right to stay in their premises when their lease expires, and if so, how should this protection work in today’s commercial world?
We are thrilled to announce that Siddique Patel, Islamic Family Law Partner at gunnercooke, has been named the Editor of the Islamic Alternative Dispute Resolution section of the Butterworths Family Law Service. This appointment showcases Siddique’s expertise, dedication, and reputation within the field of Islamic family law. The Islamic Alternative Dispute Resolution section, which is […]
Starting a business is exciting, but navigating the legal landscape can be complicated. From choosing the right legal structure to staying compliant with ever-changing legislation, it’s easy for business owners to feel overwhelmed. Nick Hawkins, Corporate Partner at gunnercooke, brings over 40 years of legal expertise, having worked at the senior level with both PLCs […]
gunnercooke’s Scotland Real Estate team, led by Partners Simon Etchells and Rachel Dunn, has experienced a busy 2024, acting on deals worth over £250 million in capital deal value. The latest figure comes following a period of rapid growth for the team and its practice over the past three years. The team comprises of Partners […]
Technology contracts play a pivotal role in shaping the relationships and transactions within the tech industry and increasingly in business more generally. From licensing agreements to service-level agreements and procurement contracts, these legal instruments govern the rights, obligations, and expectations of involved parties. However, despite the best intentions and efforts put into drafting comprehensive contracts, […]
“Fire & rehire” is a term used when employers wish to change contracts or employment or working practices and cannot reach an agreement. Employers often have employees engaged on a range of different employment contract terms and conditions. These various contract terms can make managing staff difficult. It can also lead to some staff feeling […]
The evolving landscape of investment opportunities in Bitcoin has sparked vigorous debate among pension scheme trustees and pension lawyers following the announcement that Cartwright Pension Trusts has advised an unnamed occupational pension scheme client in the UK on allocating 3% of its portfolio into Bitcoin. Recent discussions have centred around the appropriateness—and legality—of allocating a portion of […]
Dispute Resolution and Charity Partner Khaled Moyeed, alongside Trainee Solicitor Su Ozkan, have successfully registered Serving Humanity First, a charity dedicated to the prevention and relief of poverty and financial hardship worldwide, with an initial focus on South Asia. Operating in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, the charity is committed to empowering individuals […]
Authored by Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration lawyer Andre Yeghiazarian and Corporate Lawyer Tanzum Mozammel The world of finance is changing rapidly, with modern technologies offering fresh opportunities to innovate and grow. At the recent Tokenisation Summit (delivered on 21 November 2024), the UK government outlined its vision for embracing distributed ledger technology (DLT), tokenisation, […]