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Mishcon de Reya advises Boats Group on acquisition of Boats and Outboards Marketplace and the Boatshop24 Marketplaces

Mishcon de Reya has advised Boats Group, the tech business behind the largest online marketplaces for boats and yachts in the world on the acquisition of the leading boating marketplaces in England, as well as the popular sister site in Germany.

16 Feb 2021

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Esports: private equity becomes a player

Esports, the professional competition of playing of video games, is no longer a niche phenomenon. With an estimated $950m in revenue in 2020, esports is often touted as a billion dollar industry. Forbes now releases an annual rich list of the world's most valuable esports teams.

10 Feb 2021

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The changing face of beauty tech

Personalised beauty has transformed in recent years as consumers want products tailored towards their individual needs – much like in nutrition and fitness. This trend has only been accelerated by the pandemic, with "try before you buy" no longer an option.

5 Feb 2021

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Brexit and Trade: Goods and Services

The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (the "TCA") provides for tariff and quota free trade in goods between the UK and EU. This is undoubtedly welcome news to businesses operating between the two territories.

25 Jan 2021

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ASA reviews ban on harmful gender stereotyping

The ASA has completed its first twelve month review of the recently introduced rule against harmful gender stereotyping in advertising, considering the efficacy of the rule and the associated guidance. We analyse the review, and also look at some recent ASA decisions.

25 Jan 2021

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The EU/UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Digital Trade

The UK Government has described the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) agreed between the UK and EU as containing "some of the most liberalising and modern digital trade provisions in the world".

21 Jan 2021

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Propertyshe Perspectives: London's role as Europe’s leading tech hub

In the latest Property Week blog, Susan Freeman discusses how London has cemented its role as Europe’s leading tech hub after a near-record year of investment from global tech investors.

18 Jan 2021

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Court rules that Patent Infringement and Confidential Information Claim against Vodafone should go ahead

In a judgment handed down this morning, the High Court has ruled that a claim brought by two Spanish technology companies against Vodafone should proceed.

14 Jan 2021

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Nodar Daneliya, Synth

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6 Jan 2021

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EU Digital Services Act: Changes to regulation of online intermediary services

The European Commission has published a package of measures relating to regulation of internet intermediaries – the Digital Services Act - aimed at ensuring a 'safe and accountable online environment' through improved mechanisms for the removal of illegal content.

22 Dec 2020

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Is this the last year of Black Friday and Christmas adverts?

A report timed for publication just before Black Friday has argued that the advertising industry needs to change to reduce its impact on the environment.

17 Dec 2020

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New guidance for "buy now pay later" services

The Committee of Advertising Practice has recently issued new guidance for those incorporating 'buy now pay later' payment options online. BNPL providers and merchants have until 2 March 2021 to implement the guidance.

16 Dec 2020