Cripps

We are excited to announce we are shortlisted for a Chambers and Partners UK Award for the category 'Regional firm of the year'. These awards are based on the rigorous research that has been conducted for the 2025 Chambers UK Guide and recognise: - Outstanding legal work and achievements - Impressive strategic growth - Excellence in client service delivery - The work of regional and national firms Congratulations to all those shortlisted! #ChambersUKAwards #ChambersUK #LawFirm

Our Building Safety Act (BSA) team are celebrating the end of 2024 with 'The 12 BSA cases of Christmas'. Discover the most influential (and our favourite) Building Safety Act cases of 2024. These cases and their decisions have had a substantial impact on the application of BSA legislation this year. The final six cases include: 7 - The chocolate box case written by Alix Lee 8 - Princes Park apartments written by Erin Stephenson 9 - Batish and others v Inspired Sutton Ltd written by Christobel Smales and Grace Willoughby 10 - Triathlon Homes written by Jessica Dick 11 - Nuernberg written by Erin Stephenson 12 - The Smoke House written by Christobel Smales Read the full 12 cases at https://lnkd.in/egyJGQq8 #BSA #BuildingSafetyAct #PropertyLaw #RealEstate

When a shareholder dispute is brewing, one obvious course is for the company to obtain legal advice. It seems like a logical step and there are also tax advantages (not least in relation to VAT) if the company pays for advice rather than any individuals involved. However, this can be a trap for the unwary. Ed Weeks looks at the risks of advising companies in shareholder disputes. https://lnkd.in/e_wSSUxH

We are proud that our commercial disputes team is ranked in the practice area 'litigation', in the Chambers and Partners UK 2025 guide. Our commercial disputes team "has a broad range of skills with lawyers of differing levels and expertise, able to handle all types of commercial disputes." Ed Weeks and Joanna Ford, have been recognised as band 1 lawyers, and Hannah Proctor and Justin McConville are listed as 'associates to watch'. #Chambers2025 #DispueResolution #Litigation

Our team is gearing up for the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT’s) latest consultation on AI management! With a practical self-assessment tool on the horizon, your input could make a difference. Please join us and help to ensure it’s aligned with real-world needs. Get in touch to join the response! #TechForGood #AIConsultation

Christmas, cricket, and Wills – a surprising trio! Greg Fletcher, senior associate in our private wealth team, explores a case where an avid cricket fan’s will, written on a mince pie packet and fish fillet box, became the focus of a legal debate. Despite the unusual medium, the court upheld its validity, benefiting Diabetes UK. Greg, highlights the importance of proper execution when drafting Wills.   #Christmas #Wills #EstatePlanning

Navigating marital challenges can be emotionally overwhelming. Deciding between annulment and divorce involves understanding the legal distinctions and implications. Louisa T., associate in our family team, explains the key differences between annulment and divorce and how they are different. #FamilyLaw #Annulment #Divorce #LegalAdvice 

At the ‘Women in Tech Influencers Forum’, Beth Barns-Graham, managing associate in our corporate team specialising in the tech sector, highlighted the importance of promoting flexible working arrangements. “Women advancing to senior management roles frequently face a choice between dedicating themselves fully to their careers or balancing between career and family responsibilities. This often leads to higher dropout rates among women, particularly in tech fields.” By enabling genuine flexibility in work schedules, women can better manage both career and family obligations, aiding in the retention of talented professionals. Cripps recently released a report, 'Beating bias: Fuelling female leadership,' which highlights the challenges women continue to face in the workplace and provides solutions for achieving gender parity: https://lnkd.in/ecAVtxh9 #WomenInLeadership #TechIndustry #StrongerTogether #EmpowHer Maarten Hoffmann Platinum Media Group Ltd

The UK, with its strong economy and diverse consumer base, is a prime destination for foreign retailers aiming to expand internationally. However, succeeding in this competitive market requires a strategic approach and a deep understanding of its complexities. Kathryn Rogers, expert in our retail and leisure team, explores some of the key factors foreign retailers should consider when launching in the UK. #InternationalExpansion #RetailOpportunities #UKBusiness

Over the last three months the EmpowHer Leadership Programme has delivered targeted sessions to a group of incredibly talented, entrepreneurial women, with the aim of unlocking the potential in female business leaders. The programme was open to female business owners, CEOs, or CFOs who run privately owned businesses in London or the South East. Today we are spotlighting three more of those businesses involved in the sessions. Ann Marie Juliano, Muse Finance, Annie Brown, Abi Cleeve, SkinSense, FFinc