Archive for February 2025

gunnercooke partner, Khaled Moyeed hosts event at Riyadh International Disputes Week

Riyadh International Disputes Week 2025 brought together global leaders in dispute resolution. On Tuesday 25 February 2025, gunnercooke partner, Khaled Moyeed was proud to contribute to this event co-chairing a thought-provoking ‘Legal Hardtalk’ panel alongside Sam Karim KC. The session was titled – ‘Institutional mediation under the spotlight by international arbitration experts, Khaled Moyeed and […]

Peter Homberg and Judith Heimburger featured in The Legal Industry discussing cannabis legalisation in Germany 

Peter Homberg, Life Sciences, Corporate, M&A & Intellectual Property Partner, and Judith Heimburger, Life Sciences Lawyer, have been featured in The Legal Industry magazine, where they discuss cannabis law and its legalisation in Germany.  They appear alongside leading international law firms such as Linklaters, DLA and Hogan Lovells.   The Legal Industry is a global digital […]

High-profile cases, new connections and more time to give back: one year at gunnercooke with Liz Turner 

Starting a new job can be daunting for everyone, but for Liz Turner, Property and Litigation Partner, her first year at gunnercooke has been full of exciting challenges, rewarding collaborations, and incredible personal and professional growth.  From navigating the early days of running her own business, to working on high-profile cases and building strong relationships […]

gunnercooke expands into Chicago, US, with appointment of five Corporate Partners

gunnercooke has appointed a team of five Corporate Partners as part of its expansion into Chicago, Illinois. This launches the firm’s presence in a second US state following its New York launch in 2022. Andrew Geier, Nicholas Isaacson, Kelley Smith, Randall Schwartz and Shannon Geier are a leading corporate and transactional team augmenting the firm’s […]

Deferred Payments: the question that should be on every seller’s lips

Introduction Selling an asset, whether it’s shares, property or part (or all) of a business can be an exciting but complex process. And how you structure the purchase price payable to you will be a key consideration. But if you intend to allow payment of all or any part of your purchase price to be […]

Managing Construction Disputes: Payless Notices, and Adjudication

In the dynamic world of construction, disputes are unfortunately a common occurrence. Whether you’re a developer or a subcontractor, conflicts over payment, project delays, or contractual obligations can significantly impact the success of your project. Fortunately, UK construction law provides effective mechanisms, such as payless notices and adjudication, to help resolve these issues quickly and […]

Khaled Moyeed and Su Ozkan successfully register ‘Hayat Charity’ to tackle poverty and promote better living standards

Dispute Resolution and Charity Partner Khaled Moyeed, alongside Trainee Solicitor Su Ozkan, have successfully registered Hayat Charity, an organisation devoted to providing aid and support to those living in poverty and affected by natural disasters. Its primary aim is to develop long-term solutions to the challenges faced by the countries they serve. Operating in developing […]

Law firm gunnercooke appoints ex-EFL and Millwall Chief to head up new Sport team

International corporate law firm gunnercooke is launching a specialist sport division, headed up by former Chief Executive of Millwall Football Club and Director of the English Football League, Steve Kavanagh. gunnercookeSport will provide a full-service offering to sports clubs and players across all levels and stages of their journey, including legal advice, operations expertise and […]

The importance of businesses implementing an AI Policy?

Businesses are increasingly demanding their suppliers protect their data and agree not to upload it to AI platforms across many industries from medical, advertising, TV, pharmaceuticals and a wide range of tech companies. They are already sacking suppliers for breaches of use of sensitive commercial information. Private Equity investors also look to compliance in this […]

Thoughts of a Corporate Lawyer: Jahid Ali’s reflections on year one at gunnercooke 

Corporate Partner Jahid Ali is celebrating his first anniversary at gunnercooke. Throughout the year, Jahid has shared regular updates on LinkedIn as part of his ‘Thoughts of a Corporate Lawyer’ series. Here are some of the highlights, as he reflects back on building his team, completing his first deal at the firm, attending The Symposium, […]

Neonatal leave changes: what do employers and employees need to know?

Triumphed as another reform by the Labour government in its “upgrading” workers’ rights, it has now confirmed that it will introduce a new right for workers to take time off work for neonatal care. The relevant Bill was in fact introduced by the previous government, and it has now been confirmed that the new Act […]

Inside a market-leading practice: recent highlights from the gunnercooke Crypto Team

gunnercooke’s international market-leading Crypto team has had a string of successes with new award nominations, press coverage, promotions and appointments, as the team continues its expansion. Here are a few of the recent milestones and achievements of the team, highlighting their expertise, contributions, and successes in the innovative FinTech and Crypto landscape. Kathryn Dodds, Corporate […]