News & Insights (Employment & Pensions)

Taylor Wessing advises Rutland Partners on €180M Sale of Attends Healthcare

International law firm Taylor Wessing has advised Rutland Partners, the specialist turnaround and restructuring investor, on the ...

Business immigration

Tier 2 sponsors: take action now to renew your visa allocation for 2012/2013 Earlier this month all UK sponsors should have ...

Redundancy by Administrators: Will it ever be fair?

Spaceright Europe Limited v Baillavoine and others The Court of Appeal on 14 December 2011 handed down its decision in the case ...

Taylor Wessing advises last year's fastest growing technology company on acquisition

Taylor Wessing launches dedicated Tech City office

Taylor Wessing advise Avaya on acquisition of Aurix Limited

Agency Workers: what should you do now?

On 1 October 2011, the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 came into force. The Regulations, which incorporate the EU Agency Workers ...

Taylor Wessing advises Tech Data on acquisition of distribution business of Man and Machine

Tech Data entered into an agreement to acquire the Value Added Distribution business of Man and Machine in Germany, UK, France, ...

Taylor Wessing advises easycash GmbH on the acquisition of paycom Gesellschaft für elektronische Zahlungssysteme mbH

The international law firm Taylor Wessing has advised easycash GmbH on the acquisition of paycom Gesellschaft für elektronische ...

Pensions Update - July 2011

Welcome to the July issue of Pensions Pieces. Our aim is to highlight interesting aspects of recent developments in a concise, ...

Bribery Act 2010 - In Force Today

The long-awaited Bribery Act 2010 comes into force today, implementing a new, far-reaching and comprehensive scheme of bribery ...

Employment related securities - UK reporting deadline 6 July 2011

The deadline for the annual reporting requirements in respect of employment related securities acquired by UK resident employees ...

Taylor Wessing advises investor group led by Emerald Technology Ventures in sale of filter technology specialist inge watertechnologies AG to BASF

Taylor Wessing advises investment group A&NN on £53 million acquisition of Waterstone’s Group

International law firm Taylor Wessing has advised A&NN Group, an investment subsidiary of the family trust associated with ...

Taylor Wessing boosts Employment team with Addleshaw Goddard hire

Taylor Wessing has secured a new partner hire in Niki Walker, who joined the Firm's Employment & Pensions practice on 3 ...

The UK Bribery Act 2010 - Impact in the UAE

Much has been said and written recently about the UK Bribery Act 2010 ("the Bribery Act"). In the absence of ...

2011: Radical UK Employment Changes?

The Government is proposing radical changes to aspects of UK employment law. 2011 will see the end of statutory default ...

Pharma & Social Media - PMCPA takes the plunge (and beats the FDA)

The Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) has issued informal guidance on the use of digital communications ...

Minimising immigration risk in administrations

 Immigration Assurance Audits Since 27 January 1997, employers have had a duty to check that all new employees are entitled ...

ECJ Judgment prohibiting the use of gender when pricing insurance and pensions

The ECJ has ruled that firms must disregard gender when pricing insurance and pensions – the requirement will take effect on 21 ...

UK businesses welcome new changes to immigration rules

On 16 February 2011 the UK Border Agency (UKBA) announced more detail about how the business immigration landscape will look from ...

In the dark about Bribery?

Corruption and ethics lawyers at international law firm Taylor Wessing have today launched a brand new website to help companies ...

InFocus: Life Sciences & Healthcare e-newsletter - January 2011

Welcome to the January 2011 edition of InFocus, the Life Sciences and Healthcare newsletter. This month we discuss: Sold Out - ...

Bribery Act Masterclass

In this Vodcast we explain: the increased risk for SME's posed by the Bribery Act, compared to larger enterprises;imminent ...

Taylor Wessing advises Google on acquisition of Phonetic Arts

Adapting your employment contracts to the FSA's new Code? We offer you a free consultation

The Financial Services Authority's Remuneration Code, which came into force at the start of this year, is about to be revised and ...

Pensions Update - December 2010

Welcome to the December issue of "Pensions Pieces", our bi-monthly newsletter. Our aim is to highlight interesting ...

英国政府宣佈由二零一一年四月设移民上限 UK Government announces immigration cap from April 2011

计分制於二零零八年启用，而英国内政部与独立移民委员会曾不断对计分制作出修改及变更，从而保证只有优秀及出色的一群才拿到签证。 在二零一零年十一月二十三日，英国内政部宣佈新规条将於二零一一年四月启用，但雇主及签证申请人都应尽早想出对策。 ...

UK Government announces immigration cap from April 2011

The Points-Based System (PBS) was launched in 2008. Since its introduction the UK Border Agency (UKBA), with the assistance of ...

Business Immigration - How does a growth company hire non-EU employees?

The extent to which non-European nationals should be able to live and work in the UK continues to be a political hot potato. ...

MPF award for Taylor Wessing's commitment to sustainability

Taylor Wessing is celebrating after winning the Sustainability Reporting category at the prestigious MPF European Practice ...

Taylor Wessing advises innovative tech company, PrismaStar, on £2 million funding round

Leading international law firm Taylor Wessing has advised software as service business, PrismaStar, on its latest fundraising. ...

Stricter rules for German employee data protection

Use of Facebook to be made illegal in making hiring decisions Germany continues to tighten its data protection rules for ...

Taylor Wessing advises Rutland Partners on acquisition of Brandon Hire

Taylor Wessing LLP has acted for long standing private equity client, Rutland Partners LLP, on its acquisition of leading tool ...

Pensions Update - July 2010

Welcome to the July issue of "Pensions Pieces", our bi-monthly newsletter. Our aim is to highlight interesting aspects ...

Business Immigration: Post Election action points for UK employers

After the General Election in May, the new coalition Government announced that it would introduce a cap on working visas. The aim ...

High Court orders return of £32m stolen from pension funds

The High Court yesterday ordered the return of £32m stolen from pension schemes in the biggest pensions fraud case since Robert ...

Taylor Wessing advises data security specialist Secerno

Taylor Wessing has advised Secerno, a leading provider of data security and control technology, on the sale of its Heterogeneous ...

Pensions Update - May 2010

Welcome to the May issue of "Pensions Pieces", our bi-monthly newsletter. Our aim is to highlight interesting aspects ...

General Election update - Employment & Pensions issues

Last Thursday's General Election may have a significant impact on a variety of employment and pensions issues for companies here ...

Taylor Wessing advises Colemont in AmWins merger

Leading law firm Taylor Wessing has acted for international insurance and reinsurance brokerage company Colemont Corporation in ...

Taylor Wessing advises Google on acquisition of Plink

Taylor Wessing advises MAG Instrument, Inc. in the acquisition of the German machine builder EUBAMA

Immigration Rules change from 6 April 2010

The Points-Based System (PBS) was launched two years ago with the aim of providing a transparent and simplified way to ensure ...

Taylor Wessing advises on new financing to enhance novel stent technology

The venture capital and life sciences groups at industry leading law firm, Taylor Wessing LLP, have advised new client, Seroba ...

Pensions Update - March 2010

Welcome to the March issue of "Pensions Pieces", our bi-monthly newsletter. Our aim is to highlight interesting aspects ...

£65m funding raised by leading pharma company Archimedes

A team of private equity, employment and tax lawyers from Taylor Wessing has advised the management of the speciality pharma ...

Bullying Policy

Allegations of workplace bullying have recently hit the headlines (again). To what extent is this issue of concern for employers, ...

Business Immigration Review of 2009

2009 was another busy year for businesses employing non-EU citizens, as the UK Border Agency (UKBA) frantically issued a stream ...

Taylor Wessing advises Panasonic Electric Works Group in the restructuring of their European sales organization

The Panasonic Electric Works Group optimizes its European sales organization in order to expand its market share in the European ...

Employing Good Sense

Maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date employee records is not only good business practice but can also be vital should a ...

Pensions Update - January 2010

Welcome to the first edition of ''Pensions Pieces'', our bi-monthly newsletter.Our aim is to highlight some interesting aspects ...

Taylor Wessing advises Brawn GP

For more information or to speak to Russell Van Praagh, please contact Helen Needham at Taylor ...

Trustees cannot rely on PPF safety net when taking decisions

Comment from Managing Director and lawyers of Independent Trustee Services Limited Today the High Court determined, in the case ...

Trustees cannot rely on PPF safety net when taking decisions

Today (10 November 2009) the High Court determined, in the case of Independent Trustee Services Limited v Hope and Others, that, ...

Taylor Wessing leads £232 million real estate acquisition for Max Property Group

Immigration Rules Changes: MAC Report of Points Based System

Throughout 2008 the UK Border Agency (the "UKBA") rolled out the Points Based System (PBS), the most radical change to ...

New hires for Taylor Wessing in Germany and the Middle East

Taylor Wessing is delighted to announce the appointments of new partner Tobias Neufeld and consultant Donald Turley to its ...

Hundreds rush to restructuring seminars

Taylor Wessing puts Brawn GP F1 on the grid

For more information or to speak to Russell Van Praagh, please contact Helen Needham at Taylor ...

Taylor Wessing advises Kentaro on partnership with leading sports management agency SEM

Taylor Wessing has acted for longstanding client Kentaro on the formation of a corporate partnership with Jerome Anderson’s ...

Taylor Wessing advises Telephonetics on its acquisition of Eden Origin Limited

European law firm Taylor Wessing has advised Telephonetics, the UK's leading provider of voice automation solutions, on its ...

Changes to the revaluation of deferred pensions

What is the proposed change? Subject to certain provisions that apply to any member who left pensionable service before 1 ...

Taylor Wessing advises Esterline Technologies Corporation on the £115 million acquisition of Racal Acoustics

Taylor Wessing LLP's Technology and Inward Investment Group has acted for Esterline Technologies Corporation, a US$1.5 billion ...

Taylor Wessing advises Wyndeham Press Group on its return to British ownership

Taylor Wessing has recently advised on the sale of printing company, Wyndeham Press to Walstead Investments.Wyndeham Press prints ...

Taylor Wessing LLP acts on high profile move for Howden Insurance Brokers Limited

Taylor Wessing's insurance group has recently acted on behalf of Howden Insurance Brokers Limited in connection with the high ...

Conflicts of Interest - New duty and guidance from 1 October 2008

The Littler Mendelson Guide to International Employment and Labor Law - Germany

Companies Act 2006 - Guide to October 2008 changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 came into force.  How do these changes affect your company?  October 2008 ...

Labour and Employee benefits

Article published in the PLC Cross-border Handbook (issue 09/2008)

Taylor Wessing acts for Appleton Papers Inc. on the sale of BemroseBooth

Taylor Wessing LLP has acted for Appleton Papers Inc. on the sale of Bemrose Group Limited, the holding company of secure and ...

Immigration: Take action NOW to prepare for sponsorship licence

Discussion points include: Points Based SystemMore responsibility on managementApply by August 2008What to do next Please click ...

"All change please!" - Sweeping new UK legislation on unfair commercial practices comes into force on 26 May 2008

Criminal liability for unfair business-to-consumer ('B2C') commercial practices and misleading business-to-busines ('B2B') ...

Taylor Wessing advises Ambition Group on the acquisition of Witan Jardine

A team from Taylor Wessing's Inward Investment and Financial Markets group has advised Sydney-based Ambition Group Limited ...

Taylor Wessing advises Nomad on its $58m sale to Metavante

Taylor Wessing has advised London-based Nomad Payments Ltd, the leading provider of prepaid and debit card processing and ...

Taylor Wessing advises in sale of mental images GmbH to NVIDIA Corporation

Taylor Wessing advises Multimap on sale to Microsoft Corporation

Taylor Wessing in London has acted for the shareholders of Multimap on the sale of the company to Microsoft Corporation for an ...

Taylor Wessing advises Multimap on sale to Microsoft Corporation

Taylor Wessing advises iimia on £18.6m acquisition of MitonOptimal Group Limited

Taylor Wessing's Financial Institutions and Markets Group has acted for iimia Investment Group Plc on the acquisition of the ...

Taylor Wessing advises Macadam on acquisition by Libertas

Taylor Wessing in London has acted for Macadam LLP on the acquisition of Macadam's business by Libertas Capital Group plc, the ...

Taylor Wessing advises Macadam on acquisition by Libertas

The Companies Act 2006 - Headline changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company? Find a brief overview ...

The Companies Act 2006 - Guide to October 2007 changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company?

The Companies Act 2006 - Guide to April 2008 changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company? April 2008 changes.

The Companies Act 2006 - Directors' Duties

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company's Directors' ...

Taylor Wessing advises shareholders of Zanox.de AG during sale to Axel Springer AG and Swiss Schweizer PubliGroupe AG

Taylor Wessing UK promotes three to new role of Special Counsel

Taylor Wessing advises Exemplar Properties in a joint venture with Morgan Stanley Real Estate

Taylor Wessing advised Exemplar Properties Holdings LLP ("Exemplar") on a joint venture with Morgan Stanley Real Estate ...

Taylor Wessing has advised the Acuma Group's management team in relation to the sale of Acuma, a private equity backed company, to Saksoft of India

Taylor Wessing has advised the Acuma Group's management team in relation to the sale of Acuma, a private equity backed company, ...

Taylor Wessing boosts Brussels office with Employment lateral hire

Taylor Wessing advises on $23m sale of Sibelius to Avid

Taylor Wessing advises on $23m sale of Sibelius to Avid

Taylor Wessing advises on management buy out of Gaucho Grill restaurants in £55m deal

Taylor Wessing advises on management buy out of Gaucho Grill restaurants in £55m deal

Taylor Wessing advises on management buy out of Gaucho Grill restaurants in £55m deal

Taylor Wessing advises Avery Weigh-Tronix on €123m sale to European Capital

Taylor Wessing advises Aggregator Limited in a £9 million funding round for the launch of its new IPTV service

Taylor Wessing advises Aggregator Limited in a £9 million funding round for the launch its new IPTV service

Taylor Wessing advises Amadeus Capital Partners, lead investor in the $20 million funding of CacheLogic

Taylor Wessing advises Amadeus Capital Partners, lead investor in the $20 million funding of CacheLogic

Taylor Wessing Germany promotes 17 partners from its own ranks at partners’ meeting in Nice

Taylor Wessing advises PanOpSys Limited on a $5.25 million Series A funding with Quester

Taylor Wessing advises PanOpSys Limited on $5.25 million Series A funding with Quester

Taylor Wessing advises B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc on AIM admission

Taylor Wessing advises B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc on AIM admission

Taylor Wessing advises Fujitsu Siemens Computers on significant cross-border TMT acquisition

Taylor Wessing advises Fujitsu Siemens Computers on significant cross-border TMT acquisition

Taylor Wessing Assists Principal’s Expansion

Success for Taylor Wessing and Independent Trustee Services Limited following advice on £3m pension fraud

Success for Taylor Wessing and Independent Trustee Services Limited following advice on £3m pension fraud

RO Group become Leaders in the Residential and Management Agency Market

RO Group become Leaders in the Residential and Management Agency Market

Taylor Wessing advises Helphire Group plc on its £25m acquisition of Swift Rentacar Ltd and on its £40m fundraising

Taylor Wessing advises Helphire Group plc on its £25m acquisition of Swift Rentacar Ltd and on its £40m fundraising

Taylor Wessing advises Rutland Partners on the £84m sale of the largest flooring manufacturer in Europe

Taylor Wessing advises Rutland Partners on the £84m sale of the largest flooring manufacturer in Europe

Taylor Wessing advises on £4m spinal investment

Taylor Wessing advises on £4m spinal investment

Taylor Wessing advises Inca Digital Printers Limited on its acquisition by one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers in the printing industry

Taylor Wessing advises Spain's largest cosmetic surgery group on Ultralase Limited acquisition

Taylor Wessing advises Spain's largest cosmetic surgery group on Ultralase Limited acquisition

Taylor Wessing's Inward Investment Group advises on M&A double act

Five new partners at Taylor Wessing

Taylor Wessing advises Harmonic Inc. on its £4m acquisition of UK-based Broadcast Technology Limited

Taylor Wessing advises Advent Venture Partners and Scottish Equity Partners on investment in Rhytec Ltd

Taylor Wessing advises Paradigm Therapeutics Limited on its merger with Amedis Pharmaceuticals Limted

Taylor Wessing advises Independent Trustee Services Limited on largest compensation payment to a pension scheme

Taylor Wessing advise on the sale of DNA Research Innovations Ltd for up to $65 million to Invitrogen Corporation

Taylor Wessing advises Trigenix on its $36 million sale to Qualcomm Incorporated

Taylor Wessing advised on the sale of Designer Servers Ltd to Business Serve Plc

Taylor Wessing advise Alliance & Leicester on £83.5m merchant acquisition deal