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Adam Glass quoted in The Global Legal Post: Private prosecutions can help luxury companies
19 May 2017
Adam Glass has been quoted in an article by The Global Legal Post which comments on how private prosecutions can be helpful in the fight against counterfeiting, but must be used with caution.
Diversity quotas in the law - the issues
10 November 2014
Karen Baxter has been quoted in The Law Society Gazette in an article examining the issue of diversity quotas in the legal profession.
Joanna Hunt comments for Lexis Nexis: 'Breakthrough' Brexit deal provides as many questions as answers
11 December 2017
Joanna Hunt comments on the deal struck by the UK and EU, as well as the implications of the agreement, in an article for Lexis Nexis.
Cost-of-living crisis: frequently asked questions
04 October 2022
As the cost-of-living crisis bites, a growing number of employers are facing demands for pay increases at best, and threats of strikes at worst. This article addresses some employment law implications arising from steps being taken to manage the situation.
To be(lly putt) or not to be(lly putt), that is the question
22 April 2013
Alexander Milner-Smith and Richard Berry discuss the legality of belly putters in golf in light of Adam Scott’s victory in the Masters last weekend. The two ruling bodies of golf, the US Golf Association (USGA) in the USA and the Royal and Ancient (R&A) everywhere else, had already announced prior to last week’s tournament that they propose to ban players anchoring putters to their bodies from the beginning of 2016.
Out now: The Collective Quarterly - Issue 02 2024
19 April 2024
Welcome to our second issue of The Collective Quarterly which supports creative, innovative, tech and science rich businesses, to adapt and thrive in these rapidly evolving and challenging times. From our in-house expertise and contributions from strategic partners to our broader community of entrepreneurs, creators and innovators, we bring you the latest ideas, insights and innovations.
E-cigarette brands prepare to emphasise quality message
14 June 2013
In an article for Marketing Week, Lewis Silkin discusses how, from 2016, the current type of ads in the UK which arguably market e-cigarettes in a glamourised manner will cease to exist.
In-house Data Club: Implications of the Morrisons case with Anya Proops QC
07 May 2020
Please join us for our second (albeit virtual) In House Data Club of 2020 where we will discuss the implications of the Supreme Court’s judgement in Morrisons including hearing from Anya Proops QC, lead counsel for Morrisons in the case.
European Medicines Agency produces Q&A document on impact of Brexit for MA holders
24 July 2017
As the UK prepares to leave the EU, the holders of marketing authorisations for human or veterinary centrally approved need to ensure that that they take appropriate steps to ensure that they comply with the establishment requirements in the EU/EEA.
Privilege Denied – “Dominant Purpose” in Practice
14 October 2020
In the long-running case of Financial Reporting Council v Fraser’s Group (formerly Sports Direct International Plc) numerous issues of privilege have arisen.
Facebook forces Admiral to pull plan to price car insurance based on posts
03 November 2016
Lewis Silkin commented in an article for The Guardian which reports on Facebook's objection for Admiral to use Facebook posts to analyse the personalities of car owners and set the price of their insurance.
Pre-Publication Advice

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Public and Administrative Law in N. Ireland

Public sector employment often raises issues under national collective agreements and detailed handbooks of policies and procedures.
Public goes nutellay crazy for AI design (Brands & IP Newsnotes - issue 5)
23 June 2017
Nutella hit the headlines in February this year after using an algorithm to produce millions of unique labels in Italy. The jars flew off the shelves with customers keen to get their hands on a one-of-a kind jar. Each label design was completely unique with only the Nutella logo remaining the same.
Pro-choice? Pro-life? Pro-order and PSPOs
03 October 2019
In this article we consider Public Spaces Protection Orders and a recent Court challenge to the making of such an order.
Bad leaver provisions enforceable as not penalties
03 August 2018
In the recent case of Signia Wealth Limited v Vector Trustees Limited, the court held that the company’s bad leaver provisions (pursuant to which a leaving shareholder was compelled to sell their shares for less than their value) did not fall foul of the penalty doctrine and were therefore enforceable.
Hong Kong protestors “in breach of data privacy law”
24 July 2019
Revealing officials’ personal data in protest against the proposed “Extradition Bill” was a breach of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
Advertising - Data Protection & Privacy

Our Data & Privacy team advises on all aspects of data protection and privacy for brand owners and their agencies. A key aspect of our data and privacy offering is the contextualised advice we provide to our clients: our multidisciplinary practitioners provide their advice in the context of other areas of applicable law such as intellectual property law, consumer law, employment law and advertising regulation.
EU data protection proposals - implications for employment
07 February 2013
Steven Lorber discusses the impact of the Data Protection Regulation for employers, and explains how EU lawmakers are ducking employment issues.
Data Protection
26 May 2016
Privacy and data protection is a hot topic at the moment, with the ongoing tension between increasing demands for surveillance and the right to a private life. This session will look generally at data protection and employment, with a focus on topical developments and practical tips for staying within the law.