Fieldfisher

🚀 Corporate NQ Solicitor opportunity in Birmingham! We are growing and we're looking for a talented NQ Solicitor to join Fieldfisher's market-leading team in Birmingham. The Corporate Group acts for a wide range of clients in all industry sectors ranging from multinational companies and entrepreneurs. Working closely with the partners and involving high levels of client contact, the work will include: • M&A work for UK and international clients. • VC/PE investment work for UK and international clients. • Establishment of UK operations for overseas clients. • Drafting, especially of sale and purchase agreements, subscription, and shareholder agreements. • Group structuring and restructuring. • Joint ventures. To find out more about this opportunity, how to apply, what we can offer you, and our workplace culture, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eWbfmanj Or contact James C. for a friendly, confidential chat. #LegalCareers #Jobs #NQ #NQSolicitor #SolicitorJobs #CareerInLaw #LawCareers #NQRoles

▶️ Our International Data and Privacy Team's latest webinar is now available on demand! Part two of a series of interactive webinars hosted by our International Data and Privacy Team concludes with 'How to leverage DPIAs for AI risk assessments?'. In this insightful session, our speakers Leonie Power, Diego Rigatti and Nuria Pastor dive deep into: • The required risk assessments under the EU AI Act. • AI considerations for GDPR Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). • Practical steps to take from an AI/privacy governance perspective. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your understanding of, and compliance with, AI and data privacy regulations. Watch the webinar on demand, here: https://lnkd.in/epG7UNnN #DataPrivacy #AI #RiskAssessments #Webinar #GDPR #EUAIAct #AIAct #DPIAs

💼 A new start beckons with this exciting opportunity as a Banking Senior Associate! We are looking for a talented and experienced lawyer in English law to work in our highly regarded banking practice as with a particular focus on lending transactions (acting both for lenders and for borrowers). As part of your role, you'll be: • Leading transactions, ensuring timely and effective progress on all assigned matters. • Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers, fostering a culture of learning and professional development. • Engaging frequently with clients, maintaining a high level of direct contact. • Actively contributing to the team’s business development strategy. • Collaborating with other practice areas within the firm, in particular our corporate and real estate teams. • Keeping abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and market developments, and providing thought leadership within the firm. • Contributing to business development initiatives, including client pitches, seminars, and networking events. To find out more about the role, how apply, and our culture here at Fieldfisher, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ev94xmGh Or reach out to James C. for an informal and confidential chat. #LegalCareers #Jobs #BankingJobs #SeniorAssociate #SeniorAssociateJobs #CareerInLaw #LawCareers 

🚨 Key sanctions update! The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has taken an unprecedented step by requesting a court order to permanently seize funds held by Russian oligarch Petr Aven. The NCA claims these funds are “proceeds of crime,” alleging that Mr. Aven moved the money in violation of sanctions regulations. Stuart Hadley, an NCA spokesman, emphasised that current legislation does not permit the loss of sanctioned assets solely because the person is sanctioned; a clear link to criminal activity is required. Helen Taylor, a senior legal researcher at Spotlight on Corruption, noted that this application to Westminster Magistrates' Court sets a significant precedent. The NCA's action to move from temporary freezing to permanent seizure of these assets is the first attempt by UK authorities to track down cash suspected of having been moved in breach of Russia sanctions. The NCA applied for a forfeiture order of £1.1 million from Mr. Aven, a billionaire accused of supporting the Russian government during its war in Ukraine. The funds were frozen after the UK imposed sanctions on Mr. Aven in 2022. Mr. Aven faces sanctions not only in the UK but also in the US and the European Union. The EU Court of Justice ruled in April that there was insufficient evidence to maintain him on the sanctions list, but sanctions remain in place pending an appeal in Latvia, where Mr. Aven holds citizenship. The NCA investigated Mr. Aven’s business and real estate interests in the UK. In May 2022, the NCA successfully froze £1.5 million, suspecting that transactions involving Mr. Aven's representative breached UK sanctions regulations or aimed to circumvent them. Why is this case significant? If the NCA convinces the court to permanently seize £1.1 million, it underscores the seriousness of sanctions violations and reinforces the message that such actions will face consequences. For sanctions advice, please contact Vivien Davies in Fieldfisher's Tier 1 Sanctions Group: https://lnkd.in/eEAbcJ2p What are your thoughts on this development? Let us know in the comments below. 👇 #Sanctions #SanctionsViolations #SanctionsRegulations #LegalUpdate #LegalInsights

📢 Fieldfisher has successfully advised ACP Partners Limited on the sale of "LivinnX", a premier student accommodation in Kraków, Poland, to Xior Student Housing NV. This €28.7 million deal showcases the power of our cross-office teamwork and deep expertise in financial transactions. Dive into the details and see how Fieldfisher's multi-discipline team made it all happen: https://lnkd.in/dCtshGHQ Robin Spender, Igor Stermsek, Connie Chau, Louis-François du Castillon, Dorothee Vanderhofstadt, Geoffroy Galéa, Stefanie Hardy, Wardynski & Partners, George Yiangou. #Finance #DebtFinance #FinancialTransactions #StudentHousing #RealEstate #Collaboration

🛰️ Fieldfisher advises on Norway's largest space project! We are excited to share that Team Fieldfisher has played a pivotal role in Norway's most ambitious space endeavour to date – the USD 450 million Arctic Broadband Satellite Mission (ASBM). Space Norway is soon set to launch two state-of-the-art ASBM satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. These satellites will revolutionise communication by delivering the world's first dedicated broadband services to the Arctic region, an area previously with limited coverage. Why is the mission significant? The ASBM program marks a groundbreaking step in Norwegian space history and exemplifies international collaboration, supported by Viasat, the Norwegian and US armed forces, and financing from DNB. Continuous broadband coverage, which will soon be available to aircraft, ships, research vessels, and allied forces operating in the Arctic, will enhance communication for people working in and around the high Arctic. Expertly led by John Worthy, the project team includes Robin Spender, Oliver Abel Smith, Simon Sloane FCIArb, Brad Isaac, Chris Eastham, Jon Edgell, Sebastian Crawford, Alex Harbin, and Megan Ward. Read more about Fieldfisher's role in the ASBM mission, here: https://lnkd.in/eU7BQnTj #SpaceInnovation #ArcticBroadband #SpaceNorway #SatelliteLaunch #GlobalConnectivity #SpaceX #TechInnovation #SpaceLaw

🎙️ In our latest privacy podcast episode, Camille Ebden, Matthew Gregson CIPP/E and James Lim delve into the key data and privacy news that captured their attention throughout June 2024. Join them as they discuss the developments and new stories that are impacting businesses and organisations including: • developments on the EU AI Act; • significant data breaches from June (Ticketmaster, the UK Post Office and the NHS); • ECJ cases on data breach compensation right for data subjects; • the latest from the EDPB, the ICO and from the US; and • key privacy updates regarding Meta, Snap, Apple and Microsoft respectively. June gave us much to discuss! If you are eager to catch up on the must-know data and privacy news from the past month, this is the podcast for you! Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gPmz-axk Remember to use the following hashtags when sharing our podcast and thank you for listening!    #DataAndPrivacyMatters #DataAndPrivacy #Data #DataPodcast

🚨 Is your organisation ready? The Worker Protection Act – a new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace – comes into effect on the 26 October 2024. The latest article in our series focusing on the new duty delves into the intriguing question of employer liability for acts committed by third parties, despite recent changes that removed explicit provisions on third-party harassment. Read the article and discover how these shifts impact employer responsibility and what steps organisations must take to effectively safeguard their workforce: https://lnkd.in/eKqD-teA #Discrimination #WorkplaceHarassment #EmploymentLaw #SafeWorkplaces #EmployeesRights #EmployerResponsibility

🌐 A fantastic example of international collaboration! 'Engaging employees in the UK and Türkiye: Key considerations when drafting Employment Terms', which you can access in the post below, is the first article in a three-part mini-series co-authored by our team at Fieldfisher and Egemenoğlu. The series will explore the essential aspects of Turkish and UK employment law, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Moira Campbell Mehmet Baysan Fazilet Karabacaklar Sinem Nur Çetinkaya #EmploymentLaw #EmploymentTerms #Collaboration #InternationalLawFirm

The reputation of the financial services sector has been badly affected by scandals and allegations relating not only to the way that products perform or funds are protected, but also in relation to "non-financial misconduct". Following the consultation process which concluded in December last year, this first article in our series written by Samuel Clyndes looks at the proposed changes and what they mean for the industry, with a summary of the proposals and their potential significance. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eTeznzUr #FinancialServices #FinancialProducts #NonFinancialMisconduct #LegalInsights