This year is an extremely important year for SME funding with the impending launch of a number of key funds. In fact, the FW Capital North East Property Fund has already launched, an addition to the Catalyst Fund operated by FW Capital in t...
Jon Ferris, strategy director at Utilitywise, outlines how water deregulation could be of benefit to small business owners: “The opening of the English water market will impact a staggering 1.2 million businesses in England allowing them...
What is purdah? The ‘purdah period’ or period of sensitivity is a Civil Service Code which prohibits any sensitive announcements by Government prior to an election or a referendum. It is not a legal requirement to implement a pu...
Square One Law employment partners, Jean-Pierre van Zyl and Simon Loy, recently held a series of seminars in conjunction with Nicole Addis of Peel Psychological Consultancy, to raise awareness of the widespread effects of mental health on m...
Really enjoyed attending the NOF conference last week. A major theme from the conference was IP within the energy sector, and questions around how IP can help drive innovation and research. I hope my short article below will be of interest...
Energy experts at roundtable discussion outline how the region could be future to economic growth The North East energy sector can play a key role shaping the future of the Northern Powerhouse, say the supporters of the new Northern Energy...
To mark our 5th anniversary we have produced Round Up, showcasing a selection of the work we have delivered for clients over the past 12 months. Our business and our team have continued to develop rapidly and we want to share with you the ...
The judgement in R-v-Miller which was handed down on 3 November 2016 threatens an ancient right which has existed in English law since the medieval times: Royal Prerogative. The Court found that the Prime Minister cannot on her own invoke ...
Helen Brain, Commercial, IT and Intellectual Property IP partner highlights the key areas businesses should be aware of in the post-Referendum IT and IP landscape. Helen previously worked for K&L Gates in London and the Government of Dubai...
