Archive for August 2026

Are prenups worth it in the UK?

This article was co-authored by Private Client Partner Amy Lane and Family Law Partner Katie Stewart. According the the ONS, less of today’s generation are getting married or forming a civil partnership, choosing instead to combine assets and families without formalities, there has been a trend at looking at other ways to protect assets.  Parents […]

Transition from S to M: human dimension of growth  

In a previous article we discussed strategic challenges in converting ‘Small’ business’ to ‘Medium’ sized organisations and beyond.  One of the most significant and sensitive challenges you would face in scaling a business relates to the existing team of employees.   For a example a typical scenario may be: You have worked with a compact and efficient workforce, each managing broad responsibilities across functions such as production, warehousing, procurement, quality control, accounts, and delivery. Your employees […]

gunnercooke expands into California with privacy hire

International law firm gunnercooke has appointed Timothy Toohey, as Partner, formally establishing the firm’s presence in California. This expansion extends gunnercooke’s US footprint from coast to coast, building on its New York headquarters, complemented by a well-established Chicago office.  Toohey’s appointment marks a continuation of sustained growth for gunnercooke in the US. The firm has grown to 30 partners across the country, with plans to selectively add a number of partners before the end of […]