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Renewable energy disruptor Ripple launches first wind farm for consumer ownership

Advised by Burges Salmon’s leading Energy, Power & Utilities practice, Ripple Energy introduces its innovative co-ownership model to the market

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Burges Salmon Net Zero team hosts virtual roundtable on hydrogen

The firm has hosted the latest in its series of Net Zero events, which focused on the role of hydrogen in meeting the UK’s Net Zero target

Legal update

UK High Court issues latest decision in MERCK trade mark saga

The UK High Court partially revoked the term 'pharmaceutical substances and preparations' and clarified online 'use in the course of trade' requirements

Legal update

The ICO publishes updated guidance on COVID-19 testing in the work place

As the retail sector gradually reopens, the ICO has updated its advice on how to perform COVID-19 testing and screening in compliance with GDPR

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COVID-19: June quarter day and the impact of extension to commercial tenant protections

Ahead of the June Quarter Day, we consider the implications of the Government’s extension of measures to suspend evictions and protect tenants

Legal update

FCA’s proposals for Pension Transfer Advice

Following the publication of the FCA’s Policy Statement on Pension Transfer Advice (PS20/6), Suzanne Padmore and Sue Young consider the significance of the proposals

Legal update

Preparing for a return to office working - Part 2

Planning a safe and lawful return to the office working environment presents many challenges for landlords and occupiers. Here we explore data protection law issues

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Government publishes COVID-19 Code of Practice for Commercial Property Relationships

Key points from the new Code of Practice for the commercial property sector published by the government in response to COVID-19

Legal update

Doing business in the UK: Does your group have a UK business with a pension scheme?

The Pensions Regulator already has powers similar to Thor and new laws will make it as strong as all of Avengers Assembled

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What does the Re Sirius Minerals judgment tell us about schemes of arrangement?

Beneficial holders are a formidable phantom constituency for schemes. Targets and advisers need to work even harder to take this stealthy minority with them

Legal update

Construction sector focuses on a safe return to work

We consider the UK government’s guidance to the construction industry on how to safely reopen sites following the COVID-19 lockdown

Legal update

Artificial Intelligence and the Boardroom Risk

Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to deliver huge economic rewards. In doing so, however, it creates a new risk profile for businesses to manage