The European health data space: Key features and opportunities for access and research
In a previous blog post, we briefly outlined the plans of the European Union (EU) to facilitate access to high-quality data for scientific research. Three main EU initiatives aim at enabling such access.
Privacy implications of secondary use of personal data for scientific research in the European Union
Scientific research is front and centre in innovation policies across Europe, and the European Union (EU)'s research agenda makes no exception.
UK Biobank: A case-study of biomedical research with Databanks and its privacy and data protection considerations
In a previous blog post, we outlined the typical privacy and data protection implications of conducting biomedical research using personal data from health databanks.
MAC review of UK family visa minimum income requirement: Employer Overview
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published its review of the Family Route financial requirements, with a headline recommendation to reduce the minimum income requirement for family visas. If adopted by the Government, relaxed family visa rules could help boost UK employers' overseas recruitment programmes.
Cambridge law firm moves to new offices and celebrates 10 years in the city
Move to bespoke refurbished new space to accommodate growing team.
Compliance checklist for UK employers hiring overseas talent
Across all parts of the UK economy, employers continue to struggle to fill key roles domestically, and look abroad only when all other avenues have been exhausted. Yet at the same time, the compliance risk landscape for employers is becoming tougher.
Goodwin Recognized as an Elite Firm for Patent Law in 2025 IAM Patent 1000
The 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000 has recognized Goodwin and 31 of its lawyers among the top patent firms and practitioners in its annual rankings. The IAM Patent 1000 is the definitive directory exclusively dedicated to identifying the leading patent service providers worldwide, and its rankings evaluate depth of knowledge, market presence, level of work, peer review, and client feedback.
Evelyn Partners becomes Official Wealth Management Partner of Saracens Rugby Club
Wealth manager's bespoke education programme will help players from one of the UK’s leading rugby union clubs tackle their personal finances now and for the future – a move designed to level the playing field between the financial outcomes of male and female athletes.
Bridging the gap: Free programme helps community champions formalise their impact
Allia today launches Start Strong, a free six-week programme to help Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents register socially motivated organisations. www.futurebusinesscentre.co.uk/programmes/start-strong
Partner promotions at Mills & Reeve include four from the East of England
The promotions will take effect from 1 June 2025 with 185 partners now spread across seven offices.
UK to maintain current exhaustion of rights regime
What's the development?The UK government has announced that it intends to maintain the current 'UK+' exhaustion of rights regime.
Birketts workplace programme gives Cambridge students reasons to SMILE
UK Top 50 law firm, Birketts, offered students in Cambridge the chance to take part in a week-long work experience programme designed to widen access to the legal profession.
Howes Percival adds second family law Partner in Cambridge as team look to accelerate growth
Howes Percival has recruited family law Partner, Ben Twitchen into its rapidly growing Cambridge office. Ben's appointment follows the arrival of Partner Chris Allen-Jones in December, as the firm looks to significantly increase its family law practice in the city.
Mills & Reeve achieves SBTi approval for emissions reduction targets
Mills & Reeve are proud to announce that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved its near-term and long-term emissions reduction targets as of April 2025. This approval aligns the firm with the ambitious goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
Howes Percival confirms new Cambridge Partner among 19 firm-wide senior promotions
Leading regional law firm, Howes Percival has confirmed that Cambridge Dispute Resolution and Litigation specialist Victoria Sandell has been promoted to Partner, as part of 19 firm-wide senior promotions.
The need-to-know about doing business in China, best practices and practical advice
Recognising the critical need for Western businesses to navigate the complexities of China’s evolving intellectual property (IP) landscape, Ting Zhang FRSA, Founder and CEO of Crayfish.io, is partnering with the IPI Academy to deliver an essential training course: “Best Practices for Doing Busine
S&W launches as a leader in the accountancy mid-market
The independent accountancy and advisory business ( formally separate from Evelyn Partners from 31 March 2025) has launched under a new brand – S&W – building on the firm’s heritage but with a clear signal to a new, well invested, client-focused organisation at the forefront of providing the
Launch of a new book on Business Secrets Management – Strategies to Protect, Extracts and Maximise Value
Business Secrets Management As one of several co-authors I am excited to announce the imminent launch of our new book on Business Secrets Management – Strategies to Protect, Extracts and Maximise Value.
Goodwin Advised Harbour BioMed in $175 Million Global Strategic Collaboration with AstraZeneca to Discover and Develop Next-Generation Therapeutic Antibodies
The Life Sciences team advised Harbour BioMed on a global strategic collaboration with AstraZeneca to discover and develop next-generation multi-specific antibodies for immunology, oncology, and beyond. The strategic collaboration includes an option to license multiple programs utilizing Harbour BioMed’s proprietary Harbour Mice® fully human antibody technology platform in multiple therapeutic…
Why family businesses are flourishing in Italy
In Luciana's March newsletter, she delves into some interesting research which reveals how and why innovative Italian family businesses are delivering economic growth 📈
The benefits of having a Will: A loving gift for your family’s future
It’s not easy to think about the end of our journey. We all hope for long, fulfilling lives, but taking the time to plan ahead can be one of the kindest things we do, not just for ourselves, but for those we love.
Birketts elevates EDI commitment with double shortlisting at Legal 500 ESG Awards
Law firm Birketts is reinforcing its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion by being shortlisted in two categories for the Legal 500 ESG awards.
Howes Percival adds two key hires in rapidly growing Commercial team
Firm looks to target defence, technology and innovation sectors.
Howes Percival appoints new Head of Banking
Cambridge law firm Howes Percival has appointed Simon Warburton as Partner and Head of the firm's Banking team.
New opportunities - NIHR i4i Funding
New opportunities for innovators in medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, and digital health technologies to secure funding for projects addressing existing or emerging health and social care needs.