The FCA published an updated draft of the proposed new UK listing rules (UKLR) on 7 March 2024 which included the second tranche alongside the original first tranche that was published in December 2023.

The draft UKLR provides for 11 listing categories (five are new categories…

We're pleased to have advised Warrington-based accountancy and advisory firm JS on a management buyout (MBO) from its previous owners.

Partner and national head of Corporate Ian Riggs, led on the provision of legal advice, together with associates Matt Boyer, Philip Congdon and…

The end of one era, the beginning of another! Yesterday marked Peter Jackson's last day as our firm's CEO, with today our former Head of Business Services Craig Scott succeeding him in the role.

A huge thank you to Peter from all of us. Throughout his 19 years at the helm, he

Our latest Contentious Business Update has landed.

Bringing you news of topical and interesting legal issues affecting businesses, this edition features articles covering data group claims, AI and copyright and non-party costs orders.

As always, if you have any further…

As a first listing of an exchange-traded commodity the firm has undertaken, our Corporate team has recently advised Zipa Precious Metals in connection with the approval of a base prospectus relating to the listing and the admission of the SMO Physical Gold ETC securities to…

We're thrilled to have been shortlisted for Litigation Team of the Year at ManchesterLawSociety's Manchester Legal Awards 2024!

The awards celebrate and reward the wide range of skills and talent across the region, with the shortlisting testament to our team's efforts over the past year.…

We're heading to UKREiiF 2024! Join our delegation at The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum.

Our Real Estate, Banking and Construction specialists from across our UK offices would love to learn about your strategic objectives or discuss any challenges you…

We're delighted to become the latest signatory to the British Property Federation Net Zero Pledge, cementing our commitment to speeding the transition to a net zero carbon property sector.

#NetZero #ESG #Property

The JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 was released this week on 17 April.

With various significant changes to the previous 2016 edition, our Construction team has put together the factsheet below providing a brief summary of what's new.

Please get in touch with a member of the…

We're pleased to have advised SeaKing Electrical on securing investment from Modutec, a specialist in the repair, conversion and newbuild of marine and offshore living quarters and technical buildings.

Partner Matt Noon and senior associate Alex Thow of our Liverpool Corporate team…

Congratulations to those shortlisted for the Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards 2024, where we are the proud sponsor of the Building Project of the Year categories both under and over £20 million.

The regional awards recognise the very best companies, collaborations and projects…

Great to have advised the shareholders of Duality Group Limited a provider of heating, energy saving and renewable solutions, on the sale of the Duality Group to Sureserve Group.

Corporate partner and the head of our Liverpool office, Matt Noon, advised on the transaction with

As the regulations and industry changes under the Building Safety Act 2022 continue to come into effect, there are many issues which the construction industry needs to consider and familiarise itself with to ensure a smooth transition to the new regime.

Isabel Saunders, David…

We're proud to be a finalist for UK Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2024!

The shortlisting recognises what has been an exceptional year for us, with a flurry of new partners and teams joining the firm, a significant office move in Leeds, our expansion into Birmingham…

It was a pleasure to be a host of Liverpool City Council's Step Into Law two-day initiative at our head office last week.

The programme, backed by Liverpool Chamber, brought together local firms to present to 30 year 12 students, providing them with an insight into the legal profession and…

Our Equity Capital Markets team has recently advised Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, together with brokers Hannam & Partners, OAK Securities and SI Capital Ltd in connection with the admission of Helix Exploration to AIM alongside an associated £7.5 million placing.

Partner Sam…

There is still time to join us for the spring 2024 edition of our bi-annual Real Estate Law Update webinar on Wednesday 24 April.

Chaired by Bill Chandler with speakers Ruth Cockram, Rachael Allen (both real estate) and Helen Evans (real estate litigation), our team of experts

Great to have recently advised AIM-listed client Capital Metals plc on receipt of a strategic investment of £1.25 million from ASX-listed Sheffield Resources Ltd in return for 10% of the issued shares of Capital Metals.

Corporate partner Sam Hudson led on the provision of legal

As the official legal partner of Lancashire Cricket and Emirates Old Trafford and sponsor of this year's One Day Cup shirt, we were delighted to join the club for its Media Day last week.

CEO Peter Jackson and head of corporate Manchester Ian Riggs attended, enjoying talks from LCC…