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Downing Street reaffirms the UK Government's electric vehicle commitments

The Prime Minister has announced that the Office for Low Emission Vehicles will conduct a review into electric vehicle charging infrastructure whilst reaffirming other UK net zero initiatives

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Adidas runs into more trade mark issues on appeal

The General Court has upheld the EUIPO’s finding of invalidity in relation to Adidas' three-stripe trade mark

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Burges Salmon advises Anesco on completion of its largest battery to date

Burges Salmon’s Energy team has advised long-standing client Anesco on the completion of its largest utility-scale battery storage site to date

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Burges Salmon sponsors Bristol Pride Festival 2019

For the fourth year running, Burges Salmon is proud to be sponsoring the Bristol Pride Festival

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The Office of Tax Simplification publish second report on simplifying inheritance tax

The OTS has suggested significant inheritance tax reforms, focusing on interactions of IHT with CGT, Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief, and Lifetime gifts

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Preparing for the European Chemicals Agency's new product database

A new database of articles containing potentially hazardous substances will place additional regulatory and administrative burdens throughout the supply chain

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The increasing trend of plastic bans

In an interview with LexisNexis, Simon Tilling highlights the key policy changes made to reduce plastic waste and discusses their impact on tackling environmental damage and climate change.

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Law Commissions publish responses to automated vehicles consultation

The Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission have now published responses to their consultation on self-driving vehicles

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Burges Salmon advises Embark Group on £39.4million capital raising

The firm’s Corporate team has advised long-standing client Embark Group on a capital raising of £39.4 million, providing growth capital to be deployed organically and via acquisition.

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Peppa Pig creators triumphant in trade mark invalidity claim

The EU General Court has dismissed an application to annul the EUIPO’s decision concerning a trade mark for the famous children’s TV character, Peppa Pig

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A guide to doing business in the UK

Doing business in the UK for the first time can be exciting but complex. In this inward investment guide, we identify ten key points to help you plan ahead for success

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UK tax issues for overseas companies

Tax is a key consideration when establishing a business in the UK. Below is a brief introduction to some of the UK business tax rules