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Brexit and the GDPR

The flow of information in the modern day is something that individuals and companies consistently concern themselves within a world that is increasingly connected. Where Brexit impacts legislation and the way European law influences the decisions of...

Thinking of Investing in Cryptocurrency?

A cryptocurrency or crypto is a digital asset that is secured by cryptography. It is designed to work as a medium of exchange where individual coin ownership records are stored in a ledger in a form of a database. It allows for online payments that are...

Personal Injury Compensation Claims - Time Limits

Italy has been an extremely popular destination for UK travellers for decades and post-Covid-19 it is hoped that normal service will resume.  Whether travelling abroad for business or pleasure, the possible threat of personal injury is something that we...

The Tragedy behind the wrongful death lawsuit filed in the US against Robinhood highlights the importance of suitability and appropriateness assessments

The protection that the financial regulators have factored into the market trading regulations as a protection with regard to novice investors is there for a very good reason, one that has been starkly demonstrated by the tragic suicide of a 20-year-old...

The Tragedy behind the wrongful death lawsuit filed in the US against Robinhood highlights the importance of suitability and appropriateness assessments

The protection that the financial regulators have factored into the market trading regulations as a protection with regard to novice investors is there for a very good reason, one that has been starkly demonstrated by the tragic suicide of a 20-year-old...

Business Interruption Claims - The Best way to Manage your Claim

The reverberations of the Financial Conduct Authority’ s (FCA) test case brought to define once and for all whether the consequences arising from coronavirus pandemic could be deemed to trigger business interruptions clauses in commercial...

Biased Financial Settlements in Overseas Divorces can be varied by the courts in England and Wales in some circumstances

The current way of living due to the coronavirus pandemic appears to have heightened the tensions felt within a number of marriages which has subsequently resulted in a greater number of couples filing for divorce. In the cases of marriages where the...

Writing a Will brings Clarity and Peace of Mind to your Family

Most people recognise the wisdom of making a will, however, a large percentage of young adults do not see it as an imperative task but it is something that all of us need to consider at some point in our lives. A millennial reading this might be thinking...

The new Arbitration Rules introduced by the International Chamber of Commerce are a Step towards Clarity and Control

As the International Chamber of Commerce  unveiled its new governing rules, an eye was cast back to 2017 to see what steps have been taken in the consistent development and re-tooling a platform that forms the basis to a fundamental area of alternative...

GameStop - Backlash by Amateur Investors against Trading 212

Whilst it is well known that the global markets are volatile and unpredictable, the clamour surrounding GameStop regarding the amateur day-traders and professional investors is noticeably louder and has reached the ears of the regulators and the new...

The Financial Conduct Authority sends a Dear CEO letter to Insurers to set out it Expectations

Following on from the Supreme Court decision on 15 January 2021 relating to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) test case brought to clarify the implication of business interruption clauses in the current coronavirus pandemic for both...

Material Adverse Change Clauses - Draft Carefully

The unprecedented situation that the coronavirus pandemic has delivered to global commerce has impacted on a variety of contractual issues related to non-contentious day-to-day transactions.  The exchange of contracts marks the formalisation of an...

Financial Fraud rises but the Fight-back also continues

The consequences of Covid-19 appear to have played a significant part in the escalation of financial fraud which causes very real harm to the victims. Many people working in affected industry sectors such as hospitality and tourism that have been decimated...

Financial Services and Cross-border Investment Disputes after Brexit

Within the European single market, firms established in any European Economic Areas (EEA) member states could use ‘passporting’ rights to provide financial services in the UK without being directly authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority...

What happens next following the Supreme Court's judgment on Business Interruption Clauses?

The long-awaited decision from the Supreme Court  regarding Financial Conduct Authority’s  (FCA) test case for the business interruption clauses in commercial insurance policies has been announced, with the Court deciding in favour of...

Dual Citizenship - How to Travel, Work and Live in Italy after Brexit

Every-day life related to Europe for UK citizens post-Brexit has completely changed. Initially, there was inevitable confusion, not only amongst individuals but also amongst organisations, for example, some airlines barred travel to Europe for UK...

A Brief Guide to Data Protection Law and Data Privacy

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the regulatory body that oversees compliance with the data protection rules and fines organisations when breaches of personal data occur.  It has the capacity to issue fines under the General Data...

What does the Future hold for Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts

It is completely understandable that all businesses want to limit the potential for former employees to poach their clients. In the current commercial climate is it all the more imperative to hang on to existing clients. Post-termination...

Enforcing Judgments of the Courts of England and Wales in Italian Courts from January 2021

Now the Brexit transition period is over any judgement in an English court which needs to be enforced in Italy is now treated as a foreign judgment. In order to enforce a foreign judgement, an application will need to be made to the Italian Court of Appeal....

Divorce Day 2021 - far more people search "I want a divorce"

The incredibly difficult global situation being faced at the moment a result of the coronavirus pandemic has considerably amplified the strain that many married couples have experienced over the past few months. The considerable pressure of lock-down...
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