by Emma Cleveland | 2018-07-18 | Industry News
The Supreme Court recently confirmed in Rock Advertising (“Rock”) v MWB Business Exchange (“MWB”) that a contract containing a clause requiring amendments to be made in writing (otherwise known as a “no oral variations clause”) can validly prohibit any subsequent oral...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-07-17 | Awards, Our News, Us in the Press
We are very proud to announce that Emma has been shortlisted for a Women in Finance Award in the category Legal Adviser of the Year!
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-07-04 | Industry News
The High Court has held that a supplier under a contract was not able to claim for loss of profits that arose when the other party to the contract repudiated it by refusing to carry on its obligations.[1]The claim arose out of outstanding invoices owed by the...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-06-26 | Industry News
In the recent case of AMT Futures (the “claimants”) v Boural & Ors[1]and others (the “defendants”), the High Court has given clarification on the continuing nature of obligations under an exclusive jurisdiction clause and the limitation period applicable in...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-06-07 | Industry News
Earlier this year, the FCA set out its ‘Approach to Supervision’ and ‘Approach to Enforcement’ (the “Documents”) to provide more clarity and detail around the FCA’s approach to regulating authorised firms. The Documents are part of a series planned by the FCA...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-06-07 | Our News, Recruitment
We are looking to expand our company and are passionate about attracting and retaining competent, experienced and talented professionals that believe in our values, are positive, love change, respect people, and take responsibility. Here are some of the qualities we...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-06-05 | Our Thinking
After the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (“MiFID II”) and Packaged Retail Investment and Insurance Products (“PRIIPs”), the fund management sector will be turning its attention to the Alternative Investment Fund Manager Directive (“AIFMD”) in 2018. On...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-05-24 | Our Thinking
In recent years and, in particular, recent months, cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency funds have exploded in terms of discussion and popularity. On Tuesday 28 November 2017, the value of a bitcoin reached $10,000 for the first time, marking an 850% increase from the...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-05-23 | Industry News
Australian and UK governments have signed an enhanced cooperation agreement (the “Enhanced Agreement”) on FinTech innovation. Under the new Enhanced Agreement the Australian Securities & Investment Commission (“ASIC”) and the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”)...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-05-20 | Our Thinking
The IOSCO has published a Consultation Report with the aim of proposing guidance to address the potential conflict of interest and associated conduct risks in the equity capital fundraising process. The Guidance reflects an expectation of high standards of conduct by...
