

The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (“DORA”) is a few years old now, but its requirements are still as relevant as ever in light of the continuingly evolving landscape of data security. We discuss below some of the main DORA obligations that should be considered when financial entities outsource services involving data processing to third-party ICT suppliers and their sub-contractors.

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The Real Estate and Banking & Finance Teams complete investment lending for Santander

How the unity of seisin principle can create issues for mortgages of part, property purchases and subsequent sales

The UK Government has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill (the “Bill”) which, if enacted, will be a significant development in the recognition of digital assets under English property law.

Our client acquired hotels/hostels in use for providing short term accommodation in the London area


The Real Estate team, led by Partner Dean Bickford and Banking and Finance Partner, Alex Illingworth complete secured lending for Santander.

The recent case of Re Avanti Communications Limited (in administration) [2023] EWHC 940 (Ch) (“Re Avanti”), provided helpful insight on the categorisation of fixed and floating charges in debentures, and whether including a right to dispose of secured assets in limited circumstances automatically prohibits a charge from being a fixed charge.

Preparing for and understanding your Future Fund loan conversion.