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Carey Olsen advises Hipgnosis songs fund on us$1.4 billion takeover

Carey Olsen's corporate team in Guernsey is playing a pivotal role in advising Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited ("Hipgnosis"), a leading music intellectual property (IP) investment and song management company, on a proposed takeover valued at US$1.4 billion

UK Supreme Court rejects Marks & Clerk's appeal in secret commissions case

Lord Reed, Lady Simler, and Lord Leggatt refused permission “on the ground that the appeal does not raise an arguable question of law”

Government amendment enhances protection for victims’ counselling records during criminal investigations, promoting privacy and confidence

The government has backed an amendment to the Victims and Prisoners Bill, championed by Baroness Bertin, to provide extra protections for victims’ counselling notes during criminal investigations

Civil Justice Council initiates review of third-party civil litigation funding

The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has embarked on a significant review of third-party civil litigation funding, responding to a request from the Lord Chancellor, Alex Chalk

Shakespeare Martineau expands into Southampton with leading corporate partner

In a strategic move to further its growth trajectory, Shakespeare Martineau, a prominent national law firm, has set its sights on Southampton and the Central South region

Allen & Overy fortifies technology transactions practice with Australian duo

The firm announces the addition of Ravi de Fonseka and Daniel Thompson, esteemed technology, telecommunications, and intellectual property lawyers, to its roster

Constantine law elevates employment practice with new recruits

The firm, renowned for its consultant-led approach in employment and regulatory law, announced two significant additions to its team: Fiona Hewitt, joining as a partner, and Emma Dubar, as a solicitor

UK’s first all-electric ‘green’ prison: contract awarded to Mitie care & custody

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability and innovation in the UK's prison system, Mitie Care & Custody has secured the contract to operate HMP Millsike, the country's first all-electric 'green' prison