WELCOME TO THE SPENCER WEST MONTHLY UPDATE - JANUARY 2025
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Spencer West Monthly Update. We hope that you enjoy our round-up of the latest news from our team.
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SUCCESS STORIES
SPENCER WEST ENTERS THE US LEGAL MARKET
We are thrilled to announce the opening of our San Francisco and NYC offices. Read more about our US expansion here.
SPENCER WEST NAMED FINALISTS IN TWO CATEGORIES AT LEXIS NEXIS LEGAL AWARDS 2025
We've been shortlisted for two awards at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025. Read more here.
CASE STUDY
HIGH-PROFILE ￡1.2BN INTERNATIONAL BANKRUPTCY CASE SEES LANDMARK JUDGMENT SECURED BY SPENCER WEST
Commercial Dispute Resolution Partner Amrit Johal , alongside colleagues Maleeha Khan and Claudia P. were successful in achieving a landmark outcome for their client, a prominent member of the Saudi Royal Family. Read more here.
EVENTS AND INITIATIVES
TECH LONDON SCALE-UP GROUP
We’re thrilled to support the relaunch of the Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates Scale Up Group -?a dynamic and growing community dedicated to empowering high-growth UK tech businesses as they navigate the unique challenges of scaling both in the UK and overseas, spearheaded by Spencer West LLP Partner James Klein. Find out more here.
NAVIGATING NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS: WHAT BUSINESSES NEED TO KNOW
Whether you’re a business owner, HR professional, or senior leader, this event will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to adapt to these critical legal changes confidently. Join us in-person (or live stream) - sign up here.
IN THE NEWS
Data Protection Partner Rodolfo (Ralph) Arrate provided his thoughts on the UK Government's AI copyright consultation in a International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) article. Read more here.
Mark Tan , International Tax Partner spoke about the balance of tax revenue and economic growth in the retail sector in just-style.com | The apparel industry news & information site . Read more here.
领英推荐
Mark Tan also featured in a The Institute of Financial Accountants article on the impact of business rate relief cuts on retail and hospitality businesses. Read more here.
Venture Capital, Technology and International M&A Partner James Klein commented on the Government's newly announced AI Opportunities Action Plan in an article in Startups.co.uk . Read more here.
With Spain planning 100% property tax hike for non-European Union Residents, Corporate, Private & Client Estate Planning Partner Steve Abletshauser had his comments featured in the DailyMail.com , The Independent , The London Standard and the Mirror Online.
d&i Leaders (Diversity and Inclusion Leaders) published an article written by employment Partner Fudia Smartt on forthcoming employment law changes and the impact on equality law in the workplace. Read the article here.
Ross Wilson , Real Estate Litigation Partner, discusses the legal aspects of fire safety remediation work and cost considerations in his article published by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers . Read the article here.
Employment Partner Jonathan Mansfield shares his thoughts on the fine line walked between the new Employment Rights Bill and the pursuit of growth in his article published in Benefits Expert
READ THE LATEST ARTICLES
By Basil Mashabane , Corporate Partner, Spencer West South Africa
By Peter Vas , Banking & Finance, Corporate Partner, BVI & Cayman Islands
By Christian Carr , Healthcare Regulation
By Theo Antoniou , Founding Partner Cyprus - Corporate and Financial Services Regulation and Christiana Antoniou , Corporate, Real Estate, Business Immigration Partner
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
FAITH IN OUR SHARED HUMANITY
ESG Director, Ian McDowell interviews Spencer West Kenya's Peter Kamero, discovering how his courage, faith, and expertise transforms the lives of those he defends and challenges the Kenyan justice system for the better. Read Peter's full interview here.
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