In-House Insights

Academy Bespoke: Corporate Governance – driving success

As part of our Academy Bespoke offering, we regularly design and deliver thought-provoking training sessions to boards of directors on corporate governance.

New guidance for "buy now pay later" services

The Committee of Advertising Practice has recently issued new guidance for those incorporating 'buy now pay later' payment options online. BNPL providers and merchants have until 2 March 2021 to implement the guidance.

Brexit: Patents and Supplementary Protection Certificates

The existing regime for obtaining patent protection via a UK patent granted by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) or for a European Patent designating the UK via the European Patent Office will not change following the end of the Brexit transition period.

Brexit-proof your workforce

Companies employing or looking to recruit EU nationals should take steps immediately to obtain a Skilled Worker Sponsorship Licence, which will enable them to sponsor migrants to work with them in the UK.

Corporate disclosure and AI

More information is available to the public today than ever before in our history. In an increasingly turbulent world, companies are facing ever increasing scrutiny – not only in relation to their finances, but also to their business practices, brand, and sustainability.

Brexit and the Media and Entertainment sector

As the UK's entertainment and media sector continues to adapt to deal with the aftermath of the global COVID-19 crisis and the safest way to manage production of film, television and digital content, the end of the Brexit transition period presents an additional significant challenge, with the risk of the UK and EU failing to reach a trade agreement.

Guidance on international data transfers following Schrems II