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What can brand owners and creatives learn from recent developments in the ‘MetaBirkins’ case? Gina Bibby, lead of our global fashion tech practice, shared in an article published by #IPWatchdog her insights and takeaways about this case involving trademark infringement claims over Rothschild's "MetaBirkins" NFTs, which depict Hermès' iconic Birkin bag. The matter raises significant questions about the balance between artistic expression and trademark rights.?Read more at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gBmeAYBK #fashiontech #NFTs #Trademark

In recent years, keepwell deeds have emerged as a preferred credit enhancement tool, particularly favoured by PRC companies to provide credit support to their offshore subsidiaries. Despite their increasing popularity, questions regarding the validity and enforceability of these agreements continue to persist. Joseph Chu, Alex YE and Mark Chau explore the nature of keepwell deeds, their rising appeal, legal standing, and the uncertainties that accompany them. Click here to read: https://lnkd.in/gQbaut-T #KeepwellDeeds #foreignexchange #solvency

Withers has been recognized as a leading firm in the Greater China region across four practice areas in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide. Four of our lawyers have also been recognised for their excellence in their respective market-leading practices. Thank you to our clients and peers for the positive feedback and support. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gWd-Nhfq

Yesterday, farmers marched in London, protesting changes to APR and BPR. Bertie Hoskyns-Abrahall, Christopher Groves, Matthew Woods, and Harry Cousens explain the reforms and their reasons for protesting in our latest article. Click here to read: https://lnkd.in/eFMSXX_F

In a landmark development under the new Singapore Rules of Court 2021, Sharon Lin 林慧吟 (FSIArb) and Lim Chong Hian (Johnson) successfully represented Huttons, one of Singapore’s largest property agencies, in obtaining a stay of an appeal pending the opposing party's payment of costs ordered by the trial judge. The case represents an important milestone in Singapore’s legal landscape, offering clearer guidance on the courts' discretion under the updated procedural framework. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFhjdzer

Today is International Men's Day.?Throughout November, colleagues across our firm have been taking part in Movember, raising funds for charities and initiatives in the US, Europe and Asia. Men's health is an important focus area for us as part of our wellbeing programs, and we are raising awareness and funds for key areas including cancer, mental health, family and childcare. Thank you to everyone who is taking part and supporting Movember around the world. #InternationalMensDay #Movember #MentalHealth #Diversity

Withers is proud to be ranked Tier 1 nationally in the 2025 Best Law Firms? report for tax law and trusts and estates law in the US. The firm is also ranked nationally for commercial litigation and has 20 additional rankings in 10 practice areas regionally across the east and west coasts. #BestLawFirms #Withers?

Our US/UK team, Joe Brothers, Maya Buckland, Claire Harris, Jay Krause and Jaime McLemore, look at how the UK Budget impacts the tax planning of US citizens living in the UK in our latest article. Click here to read: https://lnkd.in/e8dKVgJv

How do you build and maintain a strong, longstanding Founder-VC relationship? Hear from leading investors and founders who have created a strong Founder-VC collaboration and understand that a founder-friendly culture goes beyond financial backing. The Withers’ UK Founders Group will be hosting a panel discussion on VCs and the importance of protecting the health and wellbeing of their portfolio company founders. Click here to join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/e7GVJ6pm Phil Robinson Ceri Vokes James Shaw James Hockin #Founders #Technology #Investors

Two weeks on from the UK budget, in our latest update, Ceri Vokes, Edward Steabler TEP and Ed Cubitt highlight some of the practical considerations for UK taxpayers reassessing their tax planning. Click here to read:?https://lnkd.in/ebfAs8GX