Blogs, News and Articles
Whether you are interested in the articles that we have prepared for our clients and contacts and/or had published in national, professional or specialist trade media, our news releases about developments at the firm or at our clients or a less formal perspective on events from our blogs, the information is here. You might also take a look at our publications section. For further information, please contact Cheryl Sturdy or John North.
How clean is your business…
In 2008 the UK became one of the first countries in the world to pass legislation aimed at cutting carbon emissions and managing climate change. Continue reading
The Future of the Euro
Royds Corporate Partners Claus Andersen and John North were in the audience at the above event which was hosted by the Scandinavian Chambers of Commerce at the London Stock Exchange on 19 September 2012.
Freedom of speech and the internet
This week has seen the strain between the freedom of speech and the internet.
TCO Tech City priorities 2012-2013
Following consultation with relevant businesses, The Tech City Investment Organisation (TCIO) published a report outlining its priorities for the development of Tech City http://www.techcityuk.com/content/uploads/2012/06/TCIO_2012-13.pdf.
The UK Jewellery Awards 2012
The UK Jewellery Awards 2012 at the Grosvenor House Hotel last month recognised and celebrated the industry’s finest talent.
OECD evaluates UK anti bribery efforts
Earlier this year the bribery working group of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a report on the UK’s implementation and application of the OECD convention on combating the bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions. Continue reading
Highlights from “A tale of Tech City: The future of Inner East London’s Digital Economy”
This 134 page report was written by Max Nathan, Emma Vandore and Rob Whitehead at the Centre for London, which is a politically independent, not for profit think tank focused on big policy changes for London. There are six sections to the report: introduction, cities and the digital economy, understanding the cluster, views from inner East London firms, future scenarios and conclusions/recommendations. Continue reading
Young Professionals In Property Launch
Royds is very excited to be co-sponsoring the launch party for a new property networking Group called Young Professionals In Property (“YPIP”) with Christie and Co. YPIP’s particular focus is on young professionals that are building their careers and looking to establish a solid network across the sector. Further information is available on the website www.ypip.co.uk. Continue reading
The Oracle of Luxembourg – By David Bowman
In the case of UseSoft GMBH v Oracle International Corp (C-128/11) the European Court of Justice at Luxembourg last week handed down an important judgment concerning the right of software companies to control the re-sale of their product licenses by their customers, Continue reading