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For businesses within the scope of the Online Safety Act, achieving compliance and swiftly adapting to extensive new guidance is a significant challenge. The contrasting approaches in Europe to online safety and the tensions with the US over content moderation further complicate the landscape.
Welcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.
Travers Smith has advised Safestore Holdings plc, a long-standing client and one of Europe's largest owners and operators of self-storage with properties in the UK, France, Netherlands, Spain and Belgium, on its 50/50 joint venture with Nuveen, a leading global asset manager, to acquire Easybox, Italy's second largest self-storage operator by number of stores, for €175m.
Travers Smith has advised Duni AB (Duni Group), Sweden-headquartered market-leading company in providing sustainable and circular solutions for restaurants, catering, and the food industry, on the acquisition of the UK-based tableware company Poppies Europe Ltd (Poppies). The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval in the UK and customary closing conditions, and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.
Travers Smith has advised Indicor, LLC, a leading diversified industrial solutions company specialising in mission-critical technologies, on the acquisition of Aquam Water Services and Orbis Intelligent Systems.
The first ever judgment on the UK Government's application of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 ('NSIA') has been handed down. With a focus on the procedural aspects of the review, the High Court upheld the Government's decision to require LetterOne (ultimately owned by Russian nationals, including individuals subject to UK sanctions) to divest the entirety of its shareholding in Upp, a fibre broadband start-up.
Many businesses may not have heard of the European Accessibility Act ("EAA"). If it has slipped under your radar, now is the time to take note because this legislation has a broad reach across many sectors, significant implications for product and services design (as well as documentation) and a looming compliance deadline. The EAA becomes applicable from 28 June 2025 and aims to ensure that many categories of consumer products and services, particularly digital technologies ranging from payment terminals and smartphones to banking services and online shops, are accessible to all, including people with disabilities.
US PE sponsors, and their portfolio companies, have continued to execute a significant number of UK public takeovers - launching bids for UK companies listed across both the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and AIM.
Find the latest news, views and our analysis of all the key announcements.
Our round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in UK law and practice for our international stakeholders.
Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.
Travers Smith has advised Indicor Equity, LLC, (Indicor) a leading diversified industrial solutions company specialising in mission-critical technologies for industrial manufacturers on its subsidiary Indicor International Holdings, Inc.'s proposed acquisition of Laurel U.S. Holding Company LLC, which owns Ovarro, a global leader in advanced technology solutions for critical infrastructure, specialising in water management and process control systems.
Welcome to our latest investigations newsletter, bringing you up-to-speed on the latest trends and developments in this ever-evolving area.
Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly disputes newsletter, which covers key developments in the dispute resolution world over the last few months.
Despite continued global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, and with the UK general election today, H1 2024 has seen improved levels of public M&A activity in the UK. There was a total of 30 firm offers announced in H1 2024 for UK public companies listed on the Main Market or AIM (25 in H1 2023). A further 10 public companies are currently subject to a 28-day put up or shut up (PUSU) period, and there have been six formal sale processes.
Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of eight lawyers to Senior Counsel, effective from 1 July 2024.
Travers Smith has advised long-standing client and leading independent infrastructure manager Ancala Partners on the acquisition of Solandeo, a fast-growing owner and operator of smart meters in Germany.
Travers Smith has advised long-standing client, Terrapinn, the global media and events company on the acquisition of ARABLAB LIVE, the Middle East's premier exhibition for the community of laboratory users the chemical, energy, medical, biotech, food and environment industries.