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Find out more about our real estate team and the services they offer here:

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We are proud to have been shortlisted for Property Law Firm of the Year at @Insiderswest's South West Property Awards.

Congratulations to everyone else who has been shortlisted, we wish you the best of luck at next month's ceremony! 👏

#SWProp #Shortlisted #SouthWest #UKLawFirm

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Brett Lambe provides his thoughts on today's news that the UK and USA have signed the European Union's Convention on AI in @Computing_News' article. The convention provides a legal framework covering the entire lifecycle of AI systems. #AI

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Did you have a Brat Summer? The viral trend from Charli XCX's album "Brat" is characterised by the vibrant green from the album cover, but can a single colour be registered as a trade mark? Our article looks explores the answer. #BratSummer #TradeMarks

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The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a review of its financial service rules, to streamline existing rules.

Our latest article provides insight on this review and points out the type of feedback that the Financial Conduct Authority requires.

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The Trades Union Congress has revealed that employers continue to advertise jobs that pay below the national living wage. The body has now called for minimum wage breach control.

Su Apps, employment partner, comments in an article for HR Magazine: https://t.co/YrdvVHebP0

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We're proud to have retained our top 10 ranking as one of the most active legal advisers by volume on corporate transactions in the South West, in research led by Experian MarketIQ.

Read the full story here: https://t.co/Th05WKFGDz

#CorporateTransactions #ExperianMarketIQ

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The launch of a new reporting portal and toolkit is expected to increase the number of environmental whistleblowing disclosures received by UK environmental regulators. Our article advises businesses on the steps they can take to protect themselves.

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A recent dispute on a contractor's right to terminate for employer default under clause 8.9.4 of the JCT Design & Build Contract has reached the Court of Appeal. Our article explores this key decision and its impact.

Read more: https://t.co/hVpJryD9EF

#ConstructionLaw #JCT

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A recent case has marked a turning point in how courts in England and Wales will handle winding up petitions where the debt is subject to an arbitration agreement. Find out more in our article below.

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#Arbitration #Insolvency #LegalUpdate #Litigation

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Will disputes can be extremely stressful at what is already an emotional time. Our article explores the grounds for contesting a will, the potential costs involved, and alternatives for those who feel a dispute may not be the best approach. #WillDisputes

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The Environment Agency continues to take enforcement action in relation to breaches of the fluorinated greenhouse regulations. Our article explores who the fluorinated greenhouse regulations apply to and the recent penalties. #GreenhouseGases #Environment

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Our family team is now offering the innovative ‘one lawyer, one couple’ service known as Resolution Together, allowing former partners to instruct one solicitor for comprehensive family support.

Learn more: https://t.co/yajLeVYDsb

#ResolutionTogether #NoFaultDivorce

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The Environmental Services Association has responded to the consultation on proposals to expand the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to include energy from waste.

Our article summarises the ESA’s response to the consultation. #ESA #EnergyFromWaste

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Relocating after separating is a big decision, particularly when children are involved. Early and detailed planning is absolutely essential - our article covers the factors to consider when you are thinking of relocating. #Separation #Divorce #Relocation

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Partner Kerry Morgan-Gould and paralegal Faye Dunn from our disputed wills & trusts team discuss a recent England and Wales decision in an article for STEP Journal, where trustees appointed the family farm to one of four siblings. #TrustDisputes

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James Collings, partner in our employment team, discusses the rise of social media auditors in an article for HR Magazine. James offers advice on the steps organisations can take to mitigate against their activity. #HR #Auditing

Read the full article: https://t.co/RProNdUpxj

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Read our key takeaways from Oliver Woodhouse and Andrew Roberts' session at the recent FinTech West masterclass, advising businesses how they can secure new, and manage existing, authorisations with the Financial Conduct Authority. #FinTech

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AI & data protection are at the forefront of the ICO's focus. Our latest bulletin explores key developments, including Apple's partnership with OpenAI, the Clearview AI ruling, and the ICO's approach to regulating AI.

https://t.co/JZVfQGMYkj

#AI #DataProtection #Privacy

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Learn about the key focuses of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, which aims to strengthen the economy by fostering competition and safeguarding consumers from unfair practices.

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#DigitalMarkets #ConsumerProtection #NewLegislation