At the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020, new EU trademarks (EUTM) will no longer offer protection in the UK. What will happen to EUTMs that already existed or were filed but pending approval at the end…
European Economic Area (EEA)/Swiss employees who are living in the UK before 1 January 2021 must apply to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021 to continue to live and work in the UK. If the application is successful,…
The High Court has recently handed down a judgment[1] in a much anticipated case of Canary Wharf v European Medicines Agency (EMA).[2] The EMA entered a 25-year lease for its London headquarters with the Canary Wharf Group. It is understood that…
Following Theresa May’s announcement that application fees will be scrapped for settled status applications, we set out who needs to apply and how. Who does this affect? EEA nationals or nationals exercising their equivalent Treaty rights, which means working, studying, or being a…
In 2018 Lord Lloyd Jones stated that for ‘the first time since the age of the Tudors it has once again become meaningful to speak of Welsh law as a living system of law.’[1] This is thanks to legislation gifting primary…
On 29 October 2018 the Chancellor of the Exchequer presented the Budget 2018. We have compiled the highlights and key points that individuals should note. Budget highlights for private clients The personal allowance will be raised to £12,500 from April 2019, one…
In June 2018 the Home Office announced plans to carry out further assessment of the proposed EU Settlement Scheme. An update was published on 11 October 2018 which set out the eligibility criteria to become a part of the pilot which…
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is an anchor tenant in Canary Wharf. In 2011, EMA entered a 25-year lease for its London headquarters with the Canary Wharf Group. It is understood that EMA is required to pay rent of approximately…
The Government has published new promotional material for employers to support EU citizens and their families. The ‘EU Settlement Scheme: employer toolkit’ is meant to provide comprehensive information for those employing EU citizens. All employers should know that the current ‘right…
The British Medical Association (BMA) and a number of health organisations have lobbied the Home Office to exclude medical professionals from the cap on skilled worker visas. As a result of their efforts, on 15 June 2018 the Home Office…
