Welcome to the latest edition of Inside Oxford and the first of 2025.
In this issue, we feature, amongst other excellent content, our award-winning Disputes team, we put the spotlight on navigating cohabitation for unmarried couples and hear from the CEO of Oxford University Innovation on the Oxford+ podcast series.
I'm also pleased to announce the launch of our venture capital and investment hub which pulls together the knowledge of our emerging companies and venture capital investment teams operating across Oxford, Cambridge and London and showcases the strength and depth we have within Mishcon de Reya to support the growth journey of our clients at every stage.
In Oxford, our Making an Exit symposium held in January at Reuben College exemplified our commitment to supporting clients and engaging with the local community. The initiative also reflected our dedication (replaced the second commitment) to innovation and excellence on the topic of wealth creation and protection as part of a business exit strategy. From exploring tax efficiencies, protecting yourself and family, how to make your wealth work for you, and how to avoid common mistakes, the event covered some fascinating topics.
Following the Chancellor's recent announcement to build ‘Europe's Silicon Valley' between Oxford and Cambridge, with policies designed to boost the region's growth and add a potential £78bn to the UK economy, we find ourselves in an advantageous position to support the not insignificant synergies between the university cities and help the cross pollination of effort to increase, encourage and facilitate innovation and investment within the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor from our bases in both Oxford and Cambridge.
We are proud to be part of Oxford's vibrant community and look forward to continuing our efforts to support and contribute to its growth. There is no doubt that the government's plans for our region have the potential to create some tangible long-term benefits.
If you found our content engaging, I encourage you to connect with any of the contributors to this edition.