Mark Owen and Maria Luchian discuss the European AI and data strategy
In her political guidelines, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen set out her vision for a Europe fit for the digital age, which includes defining standards for new technologies, intended to become global norms.
How biotech has managed its finances during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had huge knock-on effects on economies around the world.
Alison Dennis discusses the new framework for regulating medical devices and IVDs
As the UK leaves the EU, a new framework for regulating medical devices and IVDs will come into place at the start of next year.
Taylor Wessing advises international investor group on the acquisition of Kümpers Composites
A consortium of investors based in Singapore has taken over 95 percent of Kümpers Composites GmbH & Co KG.
Taylor Wessing advises on the sale of Cambridge AI company SciBite to Elsevier
Taylor Wessing has advised on the sale of SciBite, a semantic AI company headquartered in Cambridge, to the global research publishing and information analytics provider, Elsevier, part of the RELX group.
The impact of new MHRA Apps Guidance on the digital health industry
Developers of health apps such as clinical calculators and symptom checkers will face stricter regulatory oversight as the MHRA expands the range of apps falling under the medical devices regulations.
Taylor Wessing cements position as expert international lawyers for the India market
Taylor Wessing has been named by the India Business Law Journal as a leading firm for work in India.
Taylor Wessing launches Return to Work tech solution to business leaders with Wilson Sonsini's SixFifty
SixFifty partners with leading international law firms Taylor Wessing and Wilson Sonsini to develop a technology solution to help businesses and their employees return to work safely in the US and Europe.Together with SixFifty, the technology subsidiary of the law firm Wilson Sonsini, Taylor Wessing has released a legal technology 'Return to Work Toolset' for businesses to support the safe…
Paul England writes on COVID-19 drug supply and patent system for 'Manufacturing Chemist'
The patent system has come under pressure both politically and, more recently, as pharma companies scale-up their operations to make large amounts of drugs available to treat COVID-19.Paul England of Taylor Wessing outlines what leverage governments have in international negotiations for supplies, particularly when drugs are covered by patents that give them or their chosen licensees the…
Jo Joyce discusses the ICO's new AI guidance with Verdict
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published guidance on how to ensure data protection compliance when deploying artificial intelligence (AI).
Taylor Wessing advises Dawn Capital on £51.2m Series C round for Quantexa
Taylor Weessing has advised long-standing client and early-stage VC fund Dawn Capital on its investment as part of a £51.2 million Series C fundraising round for Quantexa.
Taylor Wessing advises Thought Machine as it closes $125m Series B funding
International law firm Taylor Wessing has advised Thought Machine on a $42 million follow-on funding for its Series B round. The follow-on is being led by Eurazeo Growth with participation from British Patient Capital and SEB.
Taylor Wessing expert writes on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for Personnel Today
Recent furlough fraud arrests have motivated HR professionals to ensure that their use of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme stays above board, and that there are no errors and poor record-keeping which could lead to investigation by HMRC.
The impact of coronavirus on real estate in Germany and the UK
Slowly but surely, COVID-19 is changing the shape of the real estate sector across Europe. As transactions incorporate terms made necessary by the immediate crisis, we are on the cusp of seeing risks rebalanced for the longer term. Underlying the shift are two fundamentals, both present to at least some degree in real estate transactions across Germany and the UK.
Taylor Wessing advises Optimum Group on the acquisition of FlexoPrint Group from Capidea
The Optimum Group, a leading European player in the field of labels and flexible packaging solutions, has acquired the FlexoPrint Group from Danish private equity fund Capidea and all other shareholders. The international law firm Taylor Wessing, led by Munich-based partner Philip Cavaillès, advised Optimum Group on all German related aspects of the transaction.
Update on France's FDI screening procedure for International Investment
In late March 2020, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, urged EU members to protect their security and economic sovereignty in response to COVID-19 so that Europe can emerge from this crisis stronger than before.
Taylor Wessing advises Brockhaus Capital Management AG on IPO on the Frankfurt stock exchange
The Frankfurt corporate and capital markets team from Taylor Wessing, led by Frankfurt partners Ulrich Reers and Lars-Gerrit Lüßmann, advised the technology group Brockhaus Capital Management AG (BCM) on its IPO on the Frankfurt stock exchange.
Vin Bange speaks with WIRED on data collection in pubs and bars, and the NHS Test and Trace scheme
Vin Bange speaks with WIRED on data collection in pubs and bars, and the NHS Test and Trace scheme.
Revolutionising crypto collectibles with Cryptograph's new digital auction house
International law firm Taylor Wessing has advised Perpetual Altruism on the launch of its new digital collectible auction house, Cryptograph.
Who's Who Legal recognises outstanding practitioner
Taylor Wessing's Paul Callaghan has been named a Global Elite Thought Leader in Who's Who Legal Labour & Employment 2020 - Legal Marketplace Analysis.
Chris Turley and Clare Harman Clark write for PropertyEU on 'COVID-19' clauses in leases
As the world adjusts to the impact of coronavirus, the real estate sector is focusing on preventative measures that will protect their interests in the future, and from future pandemics.
Ross McNaughton joins Taylor Wessing as a new partner hire
Taylor Wessing is pleased to announce the appointment of Ross McNaughton as partner in its corporate technology team, based in Cambridge. Ross joins the firm on 1 July.
Swiss Life REIM (France) entrusts Taylor Wessing with Hamburg office building disposal for EUR 150m
Taylor Wessing has advised Swiss Life REIM (France) on the disposal of “Neuer Dovenhof” in Hamburg to Zurich. The net purchase price amounts to approximately EUR 150 million.
Taylor Wessing advises on complex public M&A transaction for Boku Inc.
Taylor Wessing has advised Boku Inc., a leading global mobile payment and mobile identity company, on its conditional acquisition of Fortumo Holdings, a transaction valued at a maximum enterprise value of $41 million. The acquisition will cement the Group's positioning as a leading mobile payment and mobile identity solutions company.
Taylor Wessing wins big at the LMG Life Sciences Awards
Taylor Wessing has received three awards at the LMG European Life Sciences Awards 2020.