Opinions

4 August 2023

Logistics needs to reach a more diverse talent pool – Victoria Towers writes to Property Week Editor

Commercial Real Estate Partner and Co-Head of the Industrial and Logistics group, Victoria Towers, has written to the Editor of Property Week on how “the recent announcement that the Generation Logistics campaign, which aims to improve recruitment and retention in the logistics workforce, securing another year of government funding is welcome news for the sector, where there remains a critical need to expand the labour pool.”

3 August 2023

AI In The Charitable And Philanthropic Sectors: A Risk Or Opportunity? Neasa Coen writes for IFC Review

Neasa Coen, Counsel in the Charities and Philanthropy team, has authored an article for IFC Review entitled ‘AI In The Charitable And Philanthropic Sectors: A Risk Or Opportunity?’

27 July 2023

Bryan Shacklady quoted in Law 360 article - Forex Ruling Signals ‘Permissive’ Approach to Class Actions

Dispute Resolution Counsel, Bryan Shacklady was quoted in Law 360’s recent article on the Court of Appeal’s recent decision to allow a £2.7 billion forex rigging claim to proceed as an opt-out collective action.

25 July 2023

Industry reaction to Gove’s housing plan – Victoria Du Croz speaks to the Press

Partner and Head of Planning, Victoria Du Croz, has been quoted in numerous broadsheet and industry publications this week on the government’s response to the recent local elections.

21 July 2023

When can a creditor get a piece of the pie? – Patricia Boon and Maryam Oghanna write for ThoughtLeaders4 Private Client Magazine

In an article entitled La Dolce Vita – When can a creditor get a piece of the pie?

14 July 2023

Progress on energy use is essential – Edward Glass responds to Property Week Editor

Commercial Real Estate Senior Associate and member of our Sustainability group, Edward Glass, has written to the Editor of Property Week, Lem Bingley, agreeing with his latest leader column that the Climate Change Committee’s negative assessment of progress in decarbonising buildings is deeply worrying.

14 July 2023

Jo Edwards quoted in the FT on the Government’s proposal to introduce mandatory mediation in family cases

Head of Family, Jo Edwards, has been quoted in the FT on her response to the UK government’s proposal to mandate mediation for separating couples before being able to make a court application, in an effort to ease the pressure on the justice system.

11 July 2023

The challenge faced by the Older People’s Housing Taskforce – Amy France writes for Property Week

Commercial Real Estate Partner and Head of Later Living, Amy France, has written for Property Week on how the Older People’s Housing Taskforce will fare in tackling one of the UK’s biggest challenges: How can suitable housing options be provided for later life?

23 June 2023

Singapore’s The Business Times features Nick Jacob’s insights on succession in Asia

Private Client Partner, Nick Jacob, has been profiled by Singapore’s The Business Times, in an article entitled ‘Business families’ secret to succession is when boss/dad/mum learns to let go’. Labelled “the godfather of Asian Family Governance work" in the Chambers HNW 2022 Guide, Nick has unparalleled experience advising high net worth clients on putting together plans that provide for family succession, the protection of the family business, the avoidance of family disputes, and all aspects of international family governance.

21 June 2023

Are film studios about to go Back to the Future? – Owen Spencer writes for EG

Commercial Real Estate Counsel and member of our Film and TV Studios group, Owen Spencer, has written for EG on how hiring production space at film studios differs from other real estate sectors.

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