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Advising on FCA deauthorisation for a long-established financial planning firm

The Herrington Carmichael regulatory team advised a long established financial planning firm on successful application for FCA deauthorisation and cancellation…
12 months ago
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Advising on strategic franchise consolidation for southeast expansion

The Franchising team advised a franchisee on the legal and commercial terms of a franchise agreement….
12 months ago
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The Berne Financial Services Agreement

In December 2023, the UK and Switzerland signed the Berne Agreement, a groundbreaking mutual recognition agreement (“MRA”) designed to enhance…
2 years ago
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ASA updates round-up – September, October and November 2024

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued a series of updates throughout September, October, and November 2024, covering a range…
2 years ago
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5 Reasons for Appointed Representatives to Consider Direct FCA Authorisation

This article highlights some of the long-term benefits of becoming directly FCA authorised which for many firms, will outweigh the…
2 years ago
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Mezzanine Finance – Funding Growth / Projects?

Mezzanine finance is a popular choice for those working in the construction industry as a means of topping up the…
2 years ago
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CAP and BCAP update: new rules on alcohol alternatives

New rules have been developed to ensure responsible advertising of alcohol alternatives and to protect consumers from potential harm….
3 years ago
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Threshold updates for High Net Worth and Sophisticated Investors

New thresholds for categorising investors as high net worth or sophisticated will come into force on 31 January 2024….
3 years ago
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Dear CEO: FCA’s new warning

The FCA has called for firms to pay attention to all of their regulatory obligations, such as those concerning financial…
3 years ago
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Jack Daniel’s loses trademark dispute against Scottish comedians

The well known Tennessee whiskey business, Jack Daniel’s, failed in its attempt to oppose a UK trade mark application……
3 years ago
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ICO warns of UK enforcement regarding cookies regulations

The ICO has cautioned website operators that they should anticipate the commencement of UK enforcement regarding non-compliance with cookie regulations….
3 years ago
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Beverly Hill Polo Club Loses Trade mark Infringement Battle

In a recent judgment, the High Court of England and Wales found that trade mark rights in the Beverley Hills…
3 years ago