Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting a roundtable event with LawInSport on the topic of ‘how best to grow women’s sport’. The discussion featured a diverse group of participants covering a huge range of sports, and Eva McHale and Tammy Knox in our sports group discussed the commercialisation of women’s sport and athlete welfare with guests: looking at the positive things we are seeing, but also the frustrations, and what needs to change. A big thank you to Gabriella Lowe, LawInSport and everyone who joined us for demonstrating their passion on this topic. #womeninsport #sport #sportslaw

The potential real-world applications of AI are endless, with companies in every industry taking on the technology to improve efficiency and reduce costs. One sector increasingly making use of AI is the clinical trials space, where it is deployed to improve the processes of drug discovery, drug testing, development of medical devices, and many more.   As part of our inaugural life sciences conference held at the end of last year, our panel of experts sat down to discuss the real-world applications of AI and how the new technology can be used to innovate clinical trials, as well as how the fast-evolving nature of AI and its increased application brings with it regulatory and data protection challenges, that companies in the sector will have to face.   Click the link to watch the full panel discussion on the real-world applications of AI in clinical trials data and access the full, on demand series of talks on AI in clinical trials from our conference: https://lnkd.in/eNwA9_Uz   #lifesciences #AI #clinicaltrials #data

Our corporate team has advised Shore Capital Markets as nominated adviser and sole bookrunner to Cake Box Holdings plc, on an equity fundraising through a placing and retail offer, in order to part finance the acquisition of Ambala Foods Limited, a prestigious Asian sweet manufacturer based in London. The team advising on the deal was led by London-based corporate partner, Seb Orton, with support from associate, Jenny Wright. Read about the deal in full here: https://lnkd.in/eweyi3h9 #corporate #corporatelaw #fundraising

We're delighted to announce that Sara Stephens and Tristan Smale have been promoted to the partnership. Both Sara and Tristan have made outstanding contributions in key strategic areas. Sara's promotion is the latest boost to our real estate litigation practice, which has experienced rapid growth over the last few years. Specialising in UK living real estate, she works closely with institutional landlords, investment funds and housing providers on a wide range of matters, with a focus on block and estate management issues. She is also member of the firm's building safety group, working collaboratively with other teams in the real estate division. Tristan is a private client and tax lawyer specialising in wealth and succession planning advice, predominantly working with high net worth, internationally mobile individuals and families. He also advises trustees, banks and financial institutions on a broad spectrum of private wealth matters. As a key member of our private wealth group, Tristan regularly works closely with the firm's family law, immigration and residential property specialists to deliver cross-practice support. Read more about Sara and Tristan here: https://lnkd.in/eCfwEHwK #promotions #newpartner #legalnews #uklaw

Our retail team, led by partners Matthew Martin and Gavin Stenton, look at the top stories from across the sector in their latest fashion, luxury and lifestyle round-up, for March. There has been a frenzy of recent activity in the world of footwear, with Steve Madden set to acquire Kurt Geiger, Birkenstock to open a new London store, and the sale of Stuart Weitzman by Tapestry. Meanwhile, Prada is nearing an acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings Ltd for a price of nearly €1.5 billion, in a deal that would unite two of Italy's best known luxury fashion brands. From luxury to the high street – retailer Topshop, which disappeared from the high street four years ago following the administration of Arcadia Group, has been teasing a return, fuelling hints of a major comeback. Lastly, the team takes a look at what the impact of luxury brands has been on this year's Hollywood awards season. Read the round-up in full here: https://lnkd.in/dV3VMUf3 #fashion #luxury #lifestyle

Companies House has announced key details regarding its introduction of identity verification measures from 8 April 2025. Touted as one of the major reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, identity verification will affect all UK companies and legal entities, applying to all directors, LLP members and those with significant control (among others). In this latest article from the corporate team, global head of corporate Matthew Martin, and senior knowledge lawyer Marina Ehrlich, outline the new identity verification routes, anticipated timings to comply and how businesses can prepare for the new requirements. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eurkS_E6 #corporate #corporatelaw #corporatetransparency #CompaniesHouse

We are delighted to have been ranked in the WIPR - World IP Review UK Trademark Rankings 2025! WIPR's UK Trademark Rankings offer a comprehensive overview of the UK's trademark landscape, highlighting the leading law firms and practitioners in this area. Not only was the firm recognised as notable in the non-contentious rankings, but partner Gavin Stenton was additionally recognised individually, as a notable practitioner in the non-contentious rankings. Congratulations to all involved! To see the rankings in full, click here: https://lnkd.in/erd_YT3S #IP #intellectualproperty #trademark

Once an early-stage company reaches a certain size, looking for a dedicated space in which to do business will become a priority. However, depending on the current needs of the business, different types of commercial spaces may be more or less appropriate. In this latest article taken from our ‘Navigating the journey of growth’ guide, commercial real estate partner Laura Gorman highlights the popular models for commercial premises, as well as the key issues that start-ups or spinouts need to consider when agreeing lease terms for a commercial property. Read in full here: https://lnkd.in/eeXu-BCz #startup #spinout #commercialproperty #offices

We are delighted to have been shortlisted in The Digital Commonwealth Awards 2025, for 'Best Digital Asset Law Firm'! The category recognises legal teams that handle digital asset matters 'with utter diligence and total care', and the winner will be decided by a panel of independent judges comprised of industry leaders from across the digital and financial industries. Celebrating innovation and excellence across the digital transformation space, including blockchain, crypto, fintech, and Web3, the awards ceremony will be taking place on Monday 28 April at Mansion House, London. For more information about the awards, and to see the shortlists in full, click here: https://lnkd.in/gGamGj6u #digitalassets #crypto #tech #digital 

The recent 'Digital shifts and legal turns' event at our London Wood Street office explored the complexities of digital transformation projects, in partnership with award-winning global consulting firm Elixirr. A big thank you to those who joined us for this illuminating session, including our external speakers, Portia Thornhill, partner and group general counsel at Elixirr, and Oskar Becker, and Tarek Khalil, of German law firm and Multilaw member Schalast. For those who missed the event, or who wish to dive deeper into the legal side of digital transformation, you can listen to our podcast series here: https://lnkd.in/eJygQdDv #digitaltransformation #digital #digitalprojects