The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2002 (the Act) came into force on 1st August 2022. Section 3 of the Act applies retrospectively to overseas entities who bought property or land on or after 1 January 1999. It also applies to overseas entities who dispose of property or land after 28 February 2022. The […]
It has been almost one year since the General Data Protection Act (GDPR) came into force. Most of us are used to having to click through at least one data protection related notice every time we go to a website. And fines have been issued, with Google being the first recipient, receiving a €50 million […]
Last month the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) issued a £12,700,000 fine to TikTok for a number of breaches of the UK data protection laws, including a failure to use children’s data lawfully. The Information Commissioner stated that children’s data “may have been used to track children and profile them, potentially delivering harmful inappropriate content with their next […]
Buying a pharmacy in the UK is a unique and attractive business opportunity for investors. If you are considering a pharmacy purchase, we have a comprehensive guide and common questions and answers available to assist with your decision. In this blog, we will highlight and discuss key aspects which you should consider, especially if there is little scope in […]
Whether you have taken the first step to franchising your business or have multiple stores and are looking to expand further, taking on a new franchisee can be a risky business. Fortunately, with correct due diligence, well-drafted confidentiality agreements and deposit agreements, you can increase your chances of selecting a franchisee who will be an […]
Did you know that Olympic champion and all-round legend Mo Farah’s ‘Mobot’ symbol is trade marked, as is Usain Bolt’s signature lightning bolt pose? It may surprise you that these are not simply famous concepts – each has also been recognised as commercially valuable, and thereby worth protecting under intellectual property law. Similarly, prolific author […]
There are a lot of things to consider when buying a pharmacy, with financial, legal and regulatory issues all playing a crucial role in the process. In order to make things easier for you, we have answered the top 5 common questions we receive from pharmacy buyers to give you an initial idea of what’s […]
Since the decision last July (2020) by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in what is known as Schrems II, the legitimacy of international data transfers to outside of the EU has once again been thrown into question. What Has This Got To Do with My Business? You may be wondering what […]
2016 kicked off with McDonalds making the headlines again. For once, they were not related to the alleged harm the company causes to our waistlines and the environment. Instead, the multi-billion pound franchise has been accused of abusing its monopoly status in the market to squeeze franchises and exploit consumers in Europe. In an action […]
