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Travers Smith LLP has launched a new app to provide businesses with a handy source of up-to-date information on the ever–changing world of UK employment and business immigration law.
In Phones 4u Ltd (In Administration) v EE Ltd (2018), the High Court struck out EE's claim for £200 million in damages because of the wording of a letter terminating its distribution arrangements with Phones 4u. The letter was effective in terminating the relevant contract only in exercise of EE's right under a contractual provision allowing termination for insolvency - and not for alleged repudiatory breach by Phones 4u under common law.
Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce its new ranking in the Stonewall Top 100 Employers List 2018, which has been published today. The firm has been ranked in 26th place, rising 32 places, in this definitive list showcasing the best employers for lesbian, gay, bi and trans staff.
On 10 January 2018, the Government published its plan to improve the environment over a 25 year period. It discusses a wide range of ideas, including planting one million urban trees, regulating farms and fisheries after the UK leaves the EU, and establishing a new national forest.
Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Office Space in Town ("OSIT") and two global real estate investors, Forum Partners and the Kailong Group, on the sale of an 80% interest in two property joint ventures to RDI (formally ReDefine International), the FTSE 250 income focused UK Real Estate Investment Trust. OSiT will continue to own the remaining 20% interest.
Travers Smith has announced today that Rob Fell has been appointed as the new Head of the firm's Dispute Resolution Department, with effect from 1 January 2018.
Travers Smith LLP has announced today the re-appointment of David Patient as the firm’s Managing Partner for a second, three year term, with effect from 1 July 2018.
In Phones 4U Ltd (In Administration) –v- EE Ltd [2018] EWHC 49 (Comm), the High Court ruled that EE's counterclaim for damages for loss of bargain had no real prospect of success on the basis that the terms of a termination letter sent by EE were effective in terminating the relevant contract only in exercise of its right under a contractual provision and not in the acceptance of an alleged repudiatory breach by Phones 4U under common law.
In July 2017 the Department for Communities and Local Government issued a consultation paper seeking views from the real estate industry on various proposals to deal with public concerns regarding the sale of leasehold houses. Yesterday it responded, announcing that it will legislate to ban the grant of new residential long leases on houses.
Travers Smith LLP has advised management on the sale of Forest Group Holidays Limited (Forest Holidays) by LDC to Phoenix Equity Partners.
Travers Smith LLP has advised 3i on its agreement to sell its stake in Anglian Water Group, the parent company of Anglian Water, the supplier of water and water recycling services to over six million domestic and business customers in the east of England and Hartlepool.
Travers Smith LLP is delighted to be co-hosting a breakfast seminar on Thursday 25 January 2018 with the Global Sourcing Association (GSA) focused on avoiding pitfalls in outsourcing.
Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client TA Associates on the acquisition of the Single Strategy asset management business (the "Single Strategy Business") by a NewCo funded TA Associates from Old Mutual Wealth.
The Government and the Mayor of London have been at their most creative in finding space for new housing, both within and outside London. Some of the emerging policies and strategies certainly offer effective potential for increasing housing, but are not without their problems.
Businesses need to progress their approaches to, and governance of, human rights. In particular, organisations should track current developments relating to corporate transparency and benchmarking initiatives.
Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Phoenix Equity Partners and management on their sale of Riviera Travel (Riviera) to Silverfleet Capital.
Travers Smith LLP has advised Ascential plc on the $17.5 million sale of MEED to GlobalData.