Tag Archives: Commercial
Impact of the Budget 2012 for business – by John North, Corporate Department
The key points emerging from the Chancellor’s statement today are as follows: Continue reading
London’s Silicon Roundabout swings into the limelight – By John North, Corporate Department
Earlier this month there was a flurry of media comment (see below) marking the first anniversary of what has become known as “Silicon Roundabout” by locals but “Tech City” by the Government. Continue reading
Economic update on the City of London – by John North, Corporate Department
The Economic Research Office of The City of London Corporation has just released the latest report by Oxford Ecomomics. The report is available here but here are the highlights from our perspective: Continue reading
Interleges International Executive Committee meets in London by John North (Corporate and Commercial)
Members of the Interleges Executive Committee came into the London offices of Royds today (30th September) for one of its quarterly meetings. We were delighted to welcome: Continue reading
Press Release: Scandinavian corporate and commercial partner Claus Andersen adds to Royds’ international business capabilities
Claus Andersen, a Danish corporate and commercial partner, this week joins City firm Royds. There are now three partners in the team. His focus will be on helping Scandinavian firms enter and operate within the UK market – whether this is through acquisition, joint ventures, restructuring share capital or other routes. Continue reading
‘Data Protection – Will you be fine or fined?’ By John North, Commercial Department
As there have been numerous press reports about private and public sector organisations being fined for problems with Data Protection, we were recently asked by a client to present a short, practical workshop for its senior managers on the Data Protection Act. Our talk covered the following: Continue reading
‘Global competition for law undergraduates on environment and carbon tax’ by John North
Interleges competition for law undergraduates globally launched
Topic – Environment and carbon tax Continue reading
‘Simple ideas to improve cash flow management’ by Stephen Welfare, Commercial Dispute Resolution
Cash flow is one of the most important aspects of running any business irrespective of the size of the organisation. A problem with cash flow is one of the biggest factors in why many businesses fail – even those that are highly profitable. Surprisingly, it is often those businesses that are growing fast that experience difficulties as their increased cash requirements temporarily outstrip their outgoings. Continue reading
‘Advantages and disadvantages of franchises’ by John North and Louise Engel, Commercial Department
A recent High Court decision warns franchisors to ensure that when they provide advice to prospective franchisees, they do so with due skill and care. The Court held that the franchisor owed a duty of care to its franchisee and had breached that duty by giving negligent advice to the franchisee. The franchisor was also in breach of contract by failing to provide the level and quality of marketing advice and support agreed by the parties. Continue reading
‘Royds solicitors and International Jewellery London join forces to create PIPR™ to promote intellectual property rights awareness’, by Stephen Welfare & Stewart Wilkinson
City solicitors Royds LLP together with the International Jewellery London (“IJL”) event have created a new initiative; “Promoting Intellectual Property Rights” (PIPR™) – which will be launched at the IJL 2010 trade show at Earl’s Court on 5-8th September 2010. Continue reading
