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Citywealth has named Burges Salmon as a finalist in both its annual Magic Circle Awards and Powerwomen Awards

At New Year, we reflect on the outgoing year and look forward to the year ahead. These are our key takeaways from the 2019 Electronic Communications Code case law and the likely trends for 2020

Model Clauses remain valid but doubts cast over Privacy Shield

Smart contracts could revolutionise aspects of the construction industry. However, a recent case highlights some of the hurdles to overcome before the UKJT’s digital vision can be fully realised

Emma Andrews, senior associate in the firm’s Renewable Energy team, joins ten other rising stars in the clean energy sector to form RenewableUK’s new Shadow Board

The future is here. Cryptoassets are property and smart contracts are binding

The firm advises Fern on the acquisition of Swish Fibre, together with a £250m funding deal to transform full-fibre broadband access in the UK

The firm’s Energy team has advised global integrated utility company Osaka Gas UK Ltd on its strategic investment of up to £20 million in challenger energy supplier, Igloo Energy

Helen Cracknell and Ebony Ezekwesili discuss the background of the new Regulations around opposite-sex civil partnerships, the changes implemented, and practical implications in regards to pensions

Pensions Age has announced Burges Salmon as a nominee for Law Firm on the Year at its 2020 awards, recognising the firm’s specialist expertise in the sector

Burges Salmon is a strategic partner for the 2020 Constructing Excellence Annual Conference, taking place on 15 January in London

The Information Commissioner’s Office ('ICO') has recently updated its guidance on responding to subject access requests