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Data protection – ECJ decision upholds EU standard contractual clauses but not Privacy Shield

Data protection – ECJ decision upholds EU standard contractual clauses but not Privacy Shield

In the recent decision of Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland and Maximillian Schrems the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) upheld Commission Decision 2010/87 that controller to processor standard contractual clauses (“SCCs”) are valid but the EU-US Privacy Shield (“Privacy Shield”) is invalid.

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UK Government confirms plans to extend Planning Permissions

UK Government confirms plans to extend Planning Permissions

Legislation is currently passing through Parliament pursuant to the previous announcement from that Housing Minister of the Government’s intention to extend planning permissions affected by Covid-19 and to help the construction industry.

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FSP advises Dominvs on disposal of affordable housing at One Fox Lane

FSP advises Dominvs on disposal of affordable housing at One Fox Lane

Dean Bickford, Real Estate Partner, has advised real estate developer Dominvs on its disposal of sixteen affordable housing units at substantial mixed-use development at Fox Lane, Palmers Green, London.

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LIBOR – Change is on the Way

LIBOR – Change is on the Way

Banks are beginning to make their Borrowers aware of the consequences that are likely to follow from the Finance World’s upcoming move to risk-free interest rates and away from LIBOR. 

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The Newly announced ‘Health and Care visa will be open on 4 August 2020

The new visa is for health professionals who have been trained to a recognised standard and have good working English. Applicants can apply from the UK or overseas.

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New Lease Code for Business Premises 2020

New Lease Code for Business Premises 2020

From 1st September 2020 the Lease Code 2020 will officially supersede the Lease Code 2007.

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Leaving the EU – Immigration and cross border implications

The UK left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020 and entered a transition period until 31 December 2020. The UK Government has ruled out extending that period.

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New points-based immigration system to be implemented from January 2021

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In-house Insights – July 2020

In-house Insights – July 2020

Following the success of our In-house 2020 event this is the first in our series of In-house Insights, a regular, brief round-up of recent news and developments with a focus on impact and relevance to in-house legal teams. 

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Parking Rights in Leases – What to Consider

Parking Rights in Leases – What to Consider

Tenants commonly have problems in their commercial leases with “parking”. Lauren Walker, an Associate in our Real Estate team, looks at what to consider in relation to parking when negotiating terms for your lease.

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FSP advises FSE on Service Robotics investment

FSP advises FSE on Service Robotics investment

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FSP advises Enterprise M3 Growth Fund on its investment into Bakedin

FSP advises Enterprise M3 Growth Fund on its investment into Bakedin

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