Owen Mumford acquires Empelvic
Owen Mumford Expands Pelvic Health Portfolio with Acquisition of Empelvic
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Trust in Digital Identities
The issue of digital identities is a hot topic within the UK technology sector and the government has introduced proposed legislation to tackle some of the issues digital identities present.
Cybersecurity and NIS 2 – what does this mean for you?
Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS 2) came into force on 16 January 2023. By 17 October 2024, Member States must adopt and publicise measures to comply with the Directive. NIS 2 will apply to a broad range of businesses which provide their services, or carry out their activities in the EU even if they are not based in a Member State. So what does this mean for you?
Wanting to export software and SaaS technology? Proper preparation will prevent...
Assess the market It’s a trite point in some ways! Overseas markets can be difficult to access and exploit, even if you have a clear sales or supply opportunity that gets you past the existing competitors in the market. Local laws may be a factor and, in some locations, cause an obstruction. These may require […]
The Windsor Framework – what does it mean for life sciences?
For more than two years Northern Ireland has faced difficulties trading with the wider UK. The 2020 Northern Ireland Protocol established systems for trade in and out of Northern Ireland, but has led to a mass of practical difficulties both in the flow of goods across the Irish Sea, and legal compliance for businesses operating […]
Draft guidance on how competition laws apply to environmental sustainability agreements
The Competition and Markets Authority (the CMA) has recently published for consultation draft guidance as to how competition laws apply to environmental sustainability agreements.
University spin-outs, students as consumers and fair terms – what can...
Universities and spin-out companies should be reviewing their general position in relation to intellectual property ownership in light of the court’s decision in the recent case of Oxford University Innovations v Oxford Nanoimaging 2022.
Initial experiences with the Clinical Trials Regulation and CTIS in Germany
The EU Clinical Trials Regulation (EU) 536/2014 (the CTR) became applicable on 31 January 2022. We asked our best friend firm in Germany, Graf von Westphalen, to give us an insight into how the CTR and the related Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) are bedding in.
Open-source software – issues we see cropping up in practice
Open-source software (OSS) is software that is free to redistribute, with the source code being distributed as well as the object code. It is widely acknowledged using OSS components in software development can help reduce time and effort being expended recreating functionality that already exists. Consequently, it can speed up innovation.
PENNINGTONS MANCHES COOPER ADVISES CIBUS FUND II ON ITS ACQUISITION OF...
The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised Cibus Fund II (Cibus), the specialist sustainable food and agriculture fund, on the successful acquisition of Alba Trees Limited.
How do I hire a web development agency?
It can be tough finding a good web development agency – mainly because there are so many agencies out there, and it can be hard to know which one is the right fit for your project.
What is corporation tax in the UK
Beth Whitmore FCCA explains exactly what corporation tax means for your business and the reliefs and allowances you need to explore.
Growth, Development and Organisational Change…
Through our Retained Exclusive Service, we were able to rapidly mobilise and assist a client at pace to meet their needs as they set-up as a new Limited by Guarantee entity. There were complexities involved with all they wanted to achieve within a set timeframe, given that there was an imminent requirement to transfer a group of staff from one organisation to another.
Data-driven energy saving at NHS Supply Chain Maidstone
Energy efficiency in the NHS Supply Chain is not only beneficial for the environment but essential to operational delivery.
Energy Bill Relief Scheme launched
The Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has announced the launch of the new Energy Bill Relief Scheme to help cut energy bills in the non-domestic sector. The new scheme will cover all non-domestic energy customers, including UK businesses, the voluntary sector, for example charities and the public sector such as schools and hospitals.