Edwin Coe LLP's Podcast

In the first of a new series from the Arbitration team, Head of Commercial Disputes and Arbitration David Greene discusses the essential principles of domestic and international arbitration, why people choose to use arbitration in disputes, and the process involved. David also covers issues around choosing the seat of arbitration and how enforcement works in international arbitration cases.  For f...

Tax Partner Morag Ofili discusses how the uncertainty of the future of the non-dom tax regime is prompting many wealthy taxpayers to change their structures or leave the UK in a rush. Morag explains the dangers of rushing, and sets out the CARE approach adopted by the Tax team to mitigate risk during times of change. For further information regarding this topic, please contact Morag Ofili on +44 (...

Head of Litigation and Insolvency Ali Zaidi discusses the case of Sequana (BTI 2014 LLC v. Sequana S.A. [2022] UKSC 25) and the duties of directors when a company becomes insolvent. Ali also discusses issues of the creditor interest test, which a director will be subject to not only when a company becomes insolvent, but also when the company is likely to becoming insolvent. For further information...

 Head of Insurance Litigation Roger Franklin explores the Covid-19 Business Interruption landscape and issues of Non-Damage Denial of Access (NDDA) clauses. Roger discusses the implications of recent cases that suggest that many policyholders who initially had their claims turned down may now have perfectly valid claims, depending on the specific form of policy wording, and advises policy holders...

Partner Claire Lehr gives an overview of what brand owners can do to keep their trade mark portfolios in tip top condition. Claire considers typical times in a company’s life when a trade mark audit might be appropriate, ranging from straightforward events, e.g. when a company moves offices or changes its name, to more challenging events, such as rebrands and product launches when a more complex t...

David Greene , Head of Commercial Disputes & Class Actions, explores the What, Why and How of litigation funding and the opportunity within this growing area of litigation practice. For further information regarding this topic, please contact David Greene on +44 (0)20 7691 4000 or email david.greene@edwincoe.com

The Labour Party confirmed in its manifesto last week that it would ‘abolish non-dom status once and for all’. This follows the announcement in the Budget of drastic changes to the taxation of recent arrivals to the UK, and confirmation by Labour that it broadly supported these. In the midst of uncertainty about what the new regime will look like, many individuals likely to be affected may be temp...

The Building Safety Act is the most transformative piece of legislation for the construction industry in over 20 years. While the Act imposes changes for the industry as a whole, the building control regime for higher-risk buildings are extensive. In this video Edwin Coe’s Head of the Construction, Brenna Baye, discusses the new ‘gateway’ regime – in particular Gateways 2 and 3 – and the impact th...

Property partner, Katherine Simpson, explores the tax issues that can lurk where a leaseholder owns a share in the freehold company but the lease of their flat has not been extended. Katherine identifies the tax liabilities that might be triggered both for the freehold company and the shareholder/leaseholders on the grant of 999 year leases of the flats in the building, and puts forward a possible...

 In the third instalment in our Administration Explained series, Restructuring & Insolvency partner Simeon Gilchrist looks at developments in the administration of the  Matches Fashion group. Looking at the sale of assets by administrators, Simeon sets out the effects on the different vested interests in the administration, and sets the scene for the next two episodes in which we will look at...

Restructuring and insolvency litigation partner Simeon Gilchrist provides an insight into the Matches Fashion administration. Coming hard on the heels of the Body Shop administration, Simeon discusses the administrators’ proposals for achieving the purpose of the administration. This is a plain English review of what is otherwise an extremely complex area of law and economic reality. The collapse...

 Insurance and Commercial Litigation Partner Nicola Maher considers some of the common insurance issues arising in the event of flooding and steps businesses can take now to avoid insurance disputes in the event of a loss. Climate change is bringing about a rise in the frequency and severity of natural disasters worldwide and incidents involving sudden and unpredicted flash flooding are escalating...

Intellectual Property Partner Nick Phillips provides guidance on the options available to resolve different kind of domain name disputes. These including the use of law enforcement agencies, the abuse policies of Registries and Registrars, and the availability of the UDRP and other more informal dispute resolution services such as Nominet’s DRS as well as litigation and negotiated settlements. For...

Restructuring and Insolvency partner Simeon Gilchrist discusses the recent failure of The Body Shop, and the administration process into which the company has now been placed. Simeon discusses the pre-appointment press speculation, the pre-pack process used in similar situations, and what may next be on the cards for The Body Shop and its various stakeholders, including landlords, employees and su...

Tax Partner Hetal Sanghvi considers rising enquiries into an individual’s domicile, how case law may be applied in a defence and practical points to review. Hetal discusses how individuals relying on their non domicile position should review their affairs in light of increasing challenges from HMRC. HMRC has built momentum with a number of wins in recent domicile related cases, and Hetal explores...

The main remedy in employment disputes is financial and in the Tribunal, you do not recover your costs, even if you win. Therefore for Senior Executives, negotiating a financial settlement at an early stage is key. Emma Sangeelee provides some top tips for Senior Executives who are engaging in settlement negotiations with their employer.

Secret commissions paid to brokers have been a bane of many SME transactions over the years with large suppliers from loans to energy contracts. In the supply of gas and electricity, Ofgem, the regulator, has sought to bring daylight to the practice which can lead to the doubling of energy pricing in which the secret commission is added to the rate paid by the customer who is contracting through a...

Intellectual Property Partner Claire Lehr considers the Metabirken and Juventus trade mark cases as well as the guidance issued by intellectual property offices and gives her thoughts and recommendations for brand owners who are considering entering the Metaverse or who want to protect their brand in the Metaverse. Claire discusses the US court case on the use of the so called Metabirken on non fu...

Linky Trott, Head of Employment at Edwin Coe LLP looks at the decision of The Harpur Trust v Brazel and the impact of that decision on the calculation of holiday pay. For further information regarding this topic, please contact Linky Trott  on +44 (0)20 7691 4022 or email linky.trott@edwincoe.com

Partner and Head of Immigration, Sundeep Rathod, provides guidance on the Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker and the Expansion Worker routes. For further information regarding this topic, please contact Sundeep Rathod on +44(0) 20 3974 8148 or email sundeep.rathod@edwincoe.com

Intellectual Property Partner Maggie Ramage discusses trade marks, including what to protect, where and when, tips on clearance, protection, defence and maintenance world wide, advantages to the business to register, and ongoing trade mark strategy. For further information regarding this topic, please contact Maggie Ramage on +44 (0)20 7691 4031 or email maggie.ramage@edwincoe.com

Senior Partner David Greene discusses the rights of shareholders in disputes with the Company in IPOs or on information to the market and disputes with other shareholders in smaller companies and quasi partnerships. For further information regarding this topic, please contact David Greene on +44 (0)20 7691 4000 or email david.greene@edwincoe.com

Employment Partner Emma Sangeelee discusses how understood and applied correctly, the law can offer a shield to individuals raising concerns about discrimination. Emma outlines the proper process an employer should follow in dealing with your grievance and the repercussions if they do not. She explains that further victimisation claims may arise if you are treated less favourably for raising your...

Cecilie Soendergaard Nielsen, Executive Coach, Leadership Advisor and Founder of CN8 holds a Q&A with Employment Lawyer and discrimination specialist Emma Sangeelee of Edwin Coe LLP discussing how to spot discrimination at work, some of the challenges individuals face in raising their concerns, and what individuals can do to overcome those challenges to get an early resolution. 02:26 - How do...

The Metaverse offers brand owners in every field, whether automotive, leisure, hospitality or aviation, an extraordinary opportunity to share and showcase their brands with a global audience. Consumers can engage actively, enjoying driving a vehicle they would not in real life or purchasing designer clothes. The experience is quite literally a whole new world, with new challenges. Edwin Coe’s Inte...