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Mishcon de Reya expands international offering in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Hong Kong

Leading international law firm Mishcon de Reya has announced that it has opened two new offices in the United Arab Emirates and that it has been granted a licence to practise as a firm of solicitors by the Law Society of Hong Kong.

CJEU confirms that an earlier trade mark in opposition proceedings must continue to exist at the date of final decision

The Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") has confirmed that earlier rights relied upon in trade mark opposition proceedings, and by analogy invalidity proceedings, before the EUIPO must continue to be in existence at the date of the EUIPO's final decision.

ECB fines Crédit Agricole over climate risk failures: What happened, why it matters, and what comes next?

Last week, the European Central Bank (ECB) fined Crédit Agricole €7.55 million for failing to complete a mandatory climate risk materiality assessment, signalling a decisive shift from guidance to enforcement.

DSG v ICO: which perspective applies when determining duties?

Mishcon de Reya announces new Employment Chair

Mishcon de Reya has announced that Susannah Kintish has been elected as the new Chair of the firm’s Tier 1 ranked Employment department. Susannah has been with Mishcon de Reya for 17 years, joining as a newly qualified lawyer and appointed as a partner in 2017. Her election will take effect in April and follows the election of the outgoing Employment Chair, Daniel Naftalin, as Managing Partner of the firm.

Know thy neighbour: Real estate due diligence and sanctions risks

The UK property market has long attracted international investment. However, with the expansion of sanctions regimes targeting individuals, entities, and certain states, in recent years the due diligence process for property buyers, developers, and investors has transformed from a routine procedural step into a critical risk management necessity.

Charlie Sosna named as one of the 2026 eprivateclient Most Influential

Partner and Head of Private Wealth and Tax in Mishcon Private, Charlie Sosna has been named as a 2026 eprivateclient Most Influential.

Private investment funds - a year in review: Steven Haywood and Charlotte Wilson for the International Asset Management and Investment Funds Review 2026/27

Steven Haywood and Charlotte Wilson provide an in-depth overview of the UK investment funds landscape in the 2026/27 International Review, examining the regulatory and market forces shaping private funds and retail products.