Winston Taylor completes historic transatlantic combination
Transatlantic powerhouse law firm established for the businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation.
Beyond the books: limits to UK directors' record-keeping duties
An English court recently reinforced directors' obligations regarding company records but clarified that there is a limit to the extent of those obligations for directors who have resigned.
The funding revolution for defence tech companies
Introduction Investment in the defence, security and resilience sector is booming. Last year, investment reached US$5.2 billion in Europe (up 30% in two years), with European defence VC investment into the sector accounting for 10% of all VC funding across Europe. Whilst Europe has historically lagged behind the US in terms of investment into the defence sector, Europe is now catching up – in…
UK publishes new rules on sponsored jobs and salaries
Regular readers will already be aware of the radical proposed changes to the UK immigration system in the White Paper published in May. On 1 July 2025 a Statement of Changes was published confirming which of these changes will take effect from 22 July 2025. Most changes concern sponsored work visas.
Does regulation kill innovation?
As part of our regulation for innovation event at the RSA in May, Giles Crown sat down with Ian Jeffery, Chief Executive of the Law Society to discuss the delicate balance lawyers must maintain between regulatory compliance and supporting business growth and innovation.
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.
Taylor Wessing spearheads launch of new Trans-Pacific intellectual property guide
Today marks the launch of Patent Enforcement in the UK and Trans-Pacific Countries, an essential guide for private practitioners, in-house lawyers and other professionals with responsibility for intellectual property who are interested in the Trans-Pacific region.
Aspen Healthcare sold to Canadian-based property trust
Taylor Wessing has helped secure the sale of the private healthcare company behind London's Parkside and Highgate hospitals.
Taylor Wessing advises leading underwriting and risk analytics business, Envelop Risk, on its $130m Series B financing
Taylor Wessing has advised leading data-driven underwriting and risk analytics business Envelop Risk on its Series B financing of $130 million led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The investment is intended to support the business in expanding its proprietary machine-learning and data-driven underwriting activity in London and Bermuda, with hopes to accelerate growth into new markets globally and…
Taylor Wessing advises Shore Capital & Stifel on $354m capital raise for digital security provider Kape Technologies
Taylor Wessing has advised Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser, Joint Broker and Joint Bookrunner) and Stifel (Joint Broker & Joint Bookrunner) on a $354 million (£265.5 million) placing and retail offer for Kape Technologies plc, a leading B2C privacy-first digital security software provider.
New opportunities abound for online gambling businesses
Israel has long been one of the world's leading exporters of online gambling and casino companies, a sector that has boomed during the pandemic.
Taylor Wessing advises global tech company on $35 million growth equity funding round to revolutionise software delivery for enterprises
Taylor Wessing has advised Tyk, a London-based global tech company, on its $35 million growth equity funding round led by new investors Scottish Equity Partners (SEP), alongside existing investors MMC Ventures. Tyk will use the funding to reach new markets and accelerate product development.
Peak AI $75 million funding round complete
Taylor Wessing has advised Artificial Intelligence (AI) company Peak on its Series C funding, which raised $75 million.
Taylor Wessing: Doors to Dublin officially open
Today marks the official opening of Taylor Wessing's operations in Dublin, and its 29th office worldwide.
National Portrait Gallery announces shortlist for Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2021
Three international photographers have been shortlisted for the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2021, the prestigious photography award organised by the National Portrait Gallery, London.
Taylor Wessing advises leading European 10-minute grocery delivery platform Dija on its exit to Gopuff
Taylor Wessing has advised leading European 10-minute grocery delivery platform Dija on its successful exit to dominant US player, Gopuff. Having initially advised the business on its $20 million seed round in December 2020, the firm provided support through the company's rapid growth and significant European expansion ahead of guiding it through its exit.
Taylor Wessing advises OrderYOYO on the acquisition of Happz
OrderYOYO, a leading European online ordering, payment, and marketing software solution provider listed on Nasdaq Nordic, has, through its German subsidiary OrderYOYO Deutschland GmbH, acquired white-label software online ordering company Happz by way of an asset deal. The international law firm Taylor Wessing, led by Munich-based partner Philip Cavaillès, advised OrderYOYO on all German related…
FinTech: Taylor Wessing advises Moss on Series A-2 financing round with a volume of around 25 million Euros
Berlin-based FinTech start-up Nufin GmbH, which operates under the name Moss, has raised around 25 million Euros in a Series A-2 financing round including investments from Valar Ventures and other existing shareholders such as Cherry Ventures and Global Founders Capital. A team from the international law firm Taylor Wessing, led by Hamburg-based partner Jens Wolf, advised Nufin on all legal…
Israeli startups should choose the UK when expanding to Europe
With Israeli startups continuing to break records in fundraising, the co-heads of Taylor Wessing's international Israel group, Josef Fuss and Nathan Krapivensky, outline potential opportunities in Europe and how they envisage the next phase of success for these businesses.
Alison Dennis selected by LexisNexis as weekly featured expert
LexisNexis is profiling Taylor Wessing's partner and international co-head of Life Sciences and Healthcare Alison Dennis as part of its Meet the Experts section.
Taylor Wessing advises International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) on acquisition of INEOS Sulphur Chemicals Spain SLU
The international law firm Taylor Wessing, led by Frankfurt based M&A partner Stephan Doom and Phil Shepherd from London, provided comprehensive legal advice to the International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) on the acquisition of the sulphuric acid production plant in Bilbao from INEOS Enterprises.
Taylor Wessing advises Exit Games on strategic partnership with Skillz including a minority participation in Exit Games with a volume of 50 million US dollars
Hamburg-based Exit Games GmbH has entered into a strategic partnership with Skillz Inc.. As part of the strategic partnership, Skillz has acquired a minority interest in Exit Games in the amount of 50 million US dollars. A team of the international law firm Taylor Wessing, led by Hamburg-based partner Jens Wolf, advised Exit Games on all legal issues in connection with the transaction.
New partners announced to open Taylor Wessing Ireland in Dublin
Today Taylor Wessing confirmed the appointment of its latest partner hires as part of its expansion plans to open in Ireland. The firm welcomes two new partners to open Taylor Wessing Ireland* with the support of UK partners James Goold and Alison Dennis.
Taylor Wessing lawyer features on BBC Radio 5 Live discussing employers' COVID Test and Trace responsibilities
Increasing numbers of employees are being asked to self-isolate after being exposed to COVID, putting pressure on employers.
Taylor Wessing 2020 – 2021 financial results
Today Taylor Wessing announces its results for the financial year to 30 April 2021. The firm has seen a 12% increase in UK revenue to £175.5m and a 23% increase in UK profit to £71m. UK profit per equity partner is 18% up on last year.