Topical Issues (Corporate)

10-Mar-2010  |  Corporate, Private Capital

Impact of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme on private equity funds

Are you ready for change? The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) is the UK’s new carbon emissions trading scheme that will start ... by Noel Doran more

09-Mar-2010  |  Corporate

FSA publishes final rules relating to premium and standard listing regime

On 26 February 2010, the FSA published the final amendments in connection with its review of the listing rules ("LR") ... by Lee Bagshaw more

05-Mar-2010  |  Corporate

Opening up the UK Bond Market to Retail Investors

A new UK retail bond market will launch on 1 February 2010. On that day the London Stock Exchange (LSE) will open an electronic ... by Marke Raines more

01-Mar-2010  |  Corporate

Firms need new ways to raise cash

It has not been good news of late for UK IPOs. First the US travel group Travelport pulled its £1.2bn London flotation after ... by Robert Fenner more

08-Feb-2010  |  Corporate

The London Stock Exchange's new retail bond market – reshaping corporate finance?

On Monday 1 February, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) launched its long-awaited Electronic Order Book for Retail Bonds (ORB). In ... by Robert Fenner, Marke Raines, Tim Stocks more

15-Jan-2010  |  Climate Change & Renewable Energy, Corporate, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Private Capital

Corporate Venturing, an overview by Taylor Wessing

Politicians, commentators and analysts agree that innovation, especially in sectors such as clean technology, will be of crucial ... by Charles Fletcher, Simon Walker more

27-Nov-2009  |  Corporate, Private Capital

Corporate Venturing

Corporate venturing, the spinning out or starting up of new businesses from established corporate entities, can be a key driver ... by David Mardle, Simon Walker more

07-Oct-2009  |  Corporate, Life Sciences & Healthcare

Corporate Update - October 2009

6 October saw the first step in move to premium and standard listings. by Lee Bagshaw more

01-Oct-2009  |  Corporate, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Private Capital

Recent changes in the law - Issues for Venture Capital

From 1 October 2009, the new Companies Act 2006 has now fully replaced existing company legislation. Which recent changes are ... by David Mardle more

22-Sep-2009  |  Corporate

Companies Act 2006 - Guide to the August and October 2009 changes

October 2009 sees the final stage of the implementation of The Companies Act 2006. The new Act is intended to bring major ... by Andrew Telling more

04-Sep-2009  |  Corporate, Finance

Equity Capital Markets Update - September 2009

by William Belcher, Robert Fenner, Tim Stocks more

07-Jan-2009  |  Corporate, Private Capital

Directors' Conflicts of Interest: A Companies Act 2006 update - Can your Board authorise directors' conflicts of interests?

Can your Board authorise directors' conflicts of interests?  As you will probably be aware, there are new rules introduced ... by David Mardle more

06-Jan-2009  |  Corporate, Private Capital

Directors' Conflicts of Interest: A Companies Act 2006 Update - Have you made your declarations yet?

Have you made your declarations yet? As you will be aware, an Investor Director may be caught by the new rules introduced by the ... by David Mardle more

01-Nov-2008  |  Corporate

Corporate Ausgabe 02-2008

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15-Oct-2008  |  Corporate, Intellectual Property

New company name objection procedure from 1 October 2008

by Timothy Pinto more

15-Sep-2008  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport

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 ... by Andrew Telling more

24-Jul-2008  |  Corporate

PODCAST - Why choose London for a Biotech IPO: 5 key points

PODCAST Sector:  Securities, IPOs Why choose London for a Biotech IPO: 5 key points by Tim Stocks more

10-Jul-2008  |  Corporate, Financial Services & Funds, Insurance

FSA Regulation of sellers of connected travel insurance

by James Crabtree more

10-Jul-2008  |  Competition, EU & Trade, Corporate

Market abuse and circumstantial evidence

On 1 July 2008, a Final Notice was issued by the FSA against Mr John Shevlin, an IT technician, imposing a fine of £85,000 for ... by Paul Glass, Shane Gleghorn more

22-May-2008  |  Climate Change & Renewable Energy, Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Media & Entertainment, Private Capital, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax, Technology

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

by Timothy Pinto more

01-Apr-2008  |  China Group, Corporate

Chinese Investment in the UK

Taylor Wessing co-authors Investment into the UK Handbook with a view to increasing awareness of investment opportunities for ... by more

04-Dec-2007  |  Corporate, Life Sciences & Healthcare

Employees participation in Biotech Companies

by Dr. Christian Traichel more

04-Dec-2007  |  Corporate

Legal Due Diligence

by Dr. Christian Traichel more

04-Dec-2007  |  Corporate, Intellectual Property, Life Sciences & Healthcare

Knowledge Transfer for Biotech Deals

by Dr. Dietrich Kamlah, Dr. Christian Traichel more

14-Nov-2007  |  Corporate

Companies Act 2006 - Delayed implementation

Changes announced to the Companies Act 2006 implementation timetable - Many provisions postponed until October 2009. by Deborah Cloake, Andrew Telling more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax

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 ... by Deborah Cloake, Andrew Telling more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax

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? by Deborah Cloake, Andrew Telling more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax

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. by Deborah Cloake, Andrew Telling more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax

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' ... by Deborah Cloake more

30-Jul-2007  |  Construction & Engineering, Corporate

Give yourself up

The Office of Fair Trading has been targeting the construction sector. A recent decision by the Competition Appeal Tribunal ... by Martin Baker more

23-Jul-2007  |  Corporate

New AIM Rules ... Is your website ready?

20 August 2007 deadline for AIM companies to comply with new corporate website requirements. by Deborah Cloake, Tim Stocks more

10-Apr-2007  |  Corporate, Intellectual Property, Technology

Taylor Wessing scoops prestigious technology award

It is with thanks to our clients for instructing us over the last year that Taylor Wessing was voted Technology Law Firm of the ... by Simon Walker more

16-Aug-2006  |  Corporate

Approval process can recover companies

by Dr. Christian Traichel more

19-May-2006  |  Corporate

Advising on Takeovers - The new regime

On 20 May 2006 the new European takeover regime came into effect, with the EU Takeover Directive being implemented in the UK and ... by Jayne Schnider more

01-May-2006  |  Corporate

Strategic Partnerships - Expectations, disillusions ... and some recips for success

Love at first sight is sometimes what a European based emerging company feels when an established U.S. corporation comes knocking ... by Dr. Jens Wolf more

14-Dec-2005  |  Corporate, Private Capital

European requirements set forth in the EU Takeover Directive and their impact on German takeover law

The currently applicable takeover law in Germany is based on an initiative the German federal government took in response to the ... by Dr. Christian Traichel more

01-Oct-2005  |  Corporate, Life Sciences & Healthcare

Confidential Information

Der besondere Umgang mit sensiblen Daten bei Transaktionen im Biotech-Bereich by Dr. Christian Traichel more

01-Jul-2005  |  Corporate, Financial Services & Funds

Employee share schemes and the Prospectus Directive

The Prospectus Directive came into force across the EEA on 1 July 2005, implementing significant changes to the way securities ... more

01-Oct-2004  |  Corporate, Private Capital

Fast and flexible Financing

Interview mit Dr. Christian Traichel, Partner Corporate, Taylor Wessing im GoingPublic Magazin. by Dr. Christian Traichel more

24-Mar-2004  |  Corporate

European Listed Companies - Corporate Governance Reform

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on minimum standards for shareholder rights in listed companies. It ... by Paul Webb more