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With the Possible Legalisation of ‘Assisted Dying’ on the Horizon, Is It Time to Consider Lasting Powers of Attorney for Health and Welfare?
3 December 2024
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare? A Lasting Power of Attorney is a document in which you (the donor) give someone else (the attorney(s)) the power to make decisions on your behalf. A Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare grants your attorney the authority to make decisions regarding […]
Employment & HR: Investigations
28 November 2024
Recently, you may have seen several allegations against high-profile figures making headlines, highlighting the importance of conducting successful investigations. These can involve grievance investigations, disciplinary investigations and other forms of investigation in the workplace. Dealing with the intricacies of workplace investigations can be fraught with difficulties. For many employers, the decision to appoint an external […]
Maternity Leave: FAQs
28 November 2024
On 3rd December 2024, Sarah Alford (Partner) and Caitlin Rees (Associate) in our Employment & HR department at Berry Smith, will be speaking about the upcoming employment law reforms, including the proposed changes to family leave rights, at the Women at Work Wales Conference, hosted by Policy Insight Wales. We therefore thought that now was […]
Berry Smith is delighted to have represented the shareholders of CST Wealth Management Limited in their sale to Brooks Macdonald.
20 November 2024
CST Wealth Management Limited is a renowned chartered financial planning firm based in Bridgend, managing an impressive portfolio of individual and business clients with approximately £170 million in assets under advice. Brooks Macdonald is one of the UK’s leading wealth management firms, focused on providing expert investment management and financial planning. Berry Smith worked closely […]
The ‘Sky’ Is Not the Limit for Bad Faith Trade Marks
18 November 2024
Sky v SkyKick In a key case for trade mark law, the Supreme Court recently handed down its long-awaited judgment in Sky v SkyKick. The legal issue at hand was whether Sky’s trade marks had been validly registered, given the broad scope of their coverage. Originally, Sky sued SkyKick, a cloud management company based in […]
The UK Government’s Life Sciences Investment: Escaping the ‘Valley of Death’
7 November 2024
A £279m partnership in the UK Government’s life sciences sector The UK government recently announced a £279 million investment in its life sciences sector through a partnership with Lilly, a multinational pharmaceutical company. This significant investment is aimed at accelerating healthcare innovation and advancing new care delivery models, particularly focused on improving health for people […]