Press Release City law firm GSC Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce that it advised longstanding client CareTech o....
The first indication of Clive Halperin’s lengthy relationship with technology is the distinctly veteran Apple Macintosh that now occupies a purely....
In March 2020, in common with many other UK businesses, every member of the GSC team began a prolonged period of enforced remote working. All, that is, except one. Throughout the pandemic, off....
Today, Clive Halperin specialises in corporate and commercial, technology, internet and intellectual property law. Prior to qualifying as a solicito....
Our lawyers know that the measure of their success is often not whether they win a case in court, but whether they can avoid taking the case to court in the first place. For the latest in our ....
We are proud to announce another year of continuous achievement in the Legal 500 United Kingdom 2023 rankings.....
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, delivered the Growth Plan 2022 on 23 September 2022. The docum....
When Saleem Sheikh became Managing Partner of GSC Solicitors LLP in 1990, he saw an opportunity to shape a different sort of ....
What do you do when the FBI comes knocking? GSC Solicitors’ Harvey....
John Green is a founding partner of Green David Conway and Co, the firm that would become GSC Solicitors LLP. In this, the latest in our series of GSC Stories celebrating 50 years of GSC, he d....
PRESS RELEASE City law firm GSC Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce that it advised Belgravia Investments Limited and Kensington Capital Limited as part of a consortium ....
Background All trusts with a UK tax liability have been required to register under the ....
LinkedIn has listed Machine Learning Engineer as second place in this year’s 20 most in-demand job titles in the UK. Top locations for this position include London, Cambridge and Edinburgh, and emp....
GSC Solicitors LLP were delighted to host a roundtable discussion with The Hon. Datuk Hajah Zuraida Kamarudin, Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Malaysia. She is also the Chairman of ....
Saleem Sheikh, senior partner of GSC Solicitors LLP, has been part of the fabric of the City law firm for over 40 years. But ....
GSC SOLICITORS ADVISES LONGSTANDING CLIENT QUEENSWAY ON TRISTAN CAPITAL PARTNERS £420M ACQUISITION OF POINT A HOTELS City law firm GSC Solicitors LLP is de....
Why is the Register of Overseas Entities being introduced? The UK government is introducing a ‘Register of Overseas Entities’ to achieve transparency of property ownership where any UK p....
The Home Office announced last week that they are shutting the ‘Golden visa’ Investor visa route with immediate effect. This i....
The Scale-Up visa was announced on October 27, 2021 by Rishi Sunak MP who is the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer as a part of his 2021 budget. This new visa category is supposedly going to help acceler....
In an effort to tackle the large rise in Coronavirus cases, the government has recently implemented Plan ....
At the firm we regularly receive queries about what clients should be doing to show they have Intellectual Property Rights in ....
What is changing? Commercial tenants are currently protected from eviction until 25 March 2022, to provide businesses with breathing space and help protect jobs when certai....
Family Investment Companies (FIC) remain a useful tax and succession planning tool as clients seek alternatives or complementary ways of structuring their estates for tax optimisation and planning for....
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered the Autumn 2021 Budget on 27 October 2021. Many anticipated for there to be a major overhaul of taxes, including Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax in orde....
We are proud to announce another year of continuous achievement in the Legal 500 United Kingdom 2022 rank....
LONDON: Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visa to the United Kin....
Residential and commercial evictions - where are we now? That's the question asked by The Guardian readers and answered by ....
Today Richard Curtin who heads GSC's Insolvency....
With restrictions easing in the UK, employers are facing one more question: can they make vaccination at work compulsory for their staff? Is there a law requiring vaccination? Why mandatory vaccinatio....
What are ethical banks? An ethical bank, also known as a social, alternative, civic, or sustainable bank, is a bank concerned with the social and environmental impacts of its investments and loans. Th....
We are absolutely delighted to have concluded the acquisition of Abbey Road Institute’s new home at Angel Record....
GSC's Senior Associate Solicitor Sana Sheikh, who advises on matters under ....
It is a case that is currently making headlines in the UK and dominating discussion over a cup of tea and slice of caterpillar cake. M&S have brought a legal case against Aldi in respect of the....
On 3 March 2021 Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered the Spring Budget setting out his plans as the United Kingdom....
Delivering his Budget statement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced today that the stamp duty land tax holiday will be extended. Sunak has con....
It was announced by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, on 3 March, that the Coronavirus Job Retention ....
Under the series of The New Frontier Podcast, The American Bar Association interviewed GSC's ....
Advising a family on their governance and succession planning is a skill that private client solicitors need, and, fortunately, many have. Individuals now, more than ever, recognise the need to enha....
Islamic finance is a financial system that keeps within the moral and ethical principles of Islamic law (known as Sh....
It was announced on 26 January that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (commonly known as furlough) is to be ....
GSC's Senior Partner Saleem Sheikh gave an interview to The Jersey Finance for 2020 Afric....
In our modern world which increasingly relies on technology, digital assets are something that people who use a computer, tablet or smartphone certainly have. While digital assets may not necessarily ....
Hong Kong BN(O) visa policy The Secretary of State for the Home Department has announced that the UK will create a bespoke immigration route for British Nationals (Overseas)....
Insurers are being urged to pay up without delay after ju....
GSC's Senior Partner Saleem Sheikh who was elected to be the President of the UK Pakistan Business Council (....
The Pakistan government has announced that it will cancel former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s passport in a month-and-a-half on February 16 when his current passport expires – indicat....
We are delighted to welcome Peter Cooper as GSC’s newly appointed Chief Finance and Operating Officer (CFOO). Peter is a Chartere....
As we all know, courts also had to move to online platforms allowing hearings to still take place in the time of the pandemic. However, as it is a new way for both, courts and those attending heari....
We are delighted to welcome Leila Mustafa to GSC’s Legal 500-recommended and well-respected ....
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS), an independent adviser to the Government, has been asked by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak to review Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to identify any potential administrative a....
What can you do when reviewing your succession planning? GSC's Private Client Partner ....
Following the UK Government’s announcement on Saturday evening regarding the planned national lockdown in England, that came into force today, Thursday 5th November 2020, we would like to take this ....
In today's issue of The GSC Academy digital series Head of Employment ....
In the next video under The GSC Academy digital series we focus on commercial lease issues. What are the actions that ....
Here is our Autumn edition 2020 of GSC Newsletter that offers a number of useful and practical guidance to businesses and individuals to enable them operate succes....
We are delighted to welcome Amanda Chapman to GSC’s Legal 500-recommended and well-respected ....
We are proud to announce another year of continuous achievement in the Legal 500 United Kingdom 2021 rankings. We are even more pleased this year as we have received higher positions in the newly anno....
The newly introduced resource, The GSC Academy, starts with its very first video - ....
GSC Solicitors LLP are proud to announce an exciting new resource for businesses, individuals and families, The GSC Academy....
On 31 October this year, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will end. The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced that from 1 November it will be replaced by the ....
We are absolutely thrilled to see the finished product for our client, Bravado – the new flagship Rolling Stones store in Carnaby Street! ....
Following lockdown, a host of businesses had to close and many looked to insurers to cover their losses. But many insurers disputed the claims, arguing policies were never meant to cove....
Many businesses in the UK operate successfully without the benefit of a registered trade....
The stay on residential possession claims was due to expire on 23 August 2020, with the Courts due to resume cases after a five-month pause. At the 11th hour it was announced that the ban....
Mainly it appears as a result of Coronavirus, a lot of businesses are currently in the position of making redundancies. To undertake a redundancy properly, a specific legal process must be followed....
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic a stay was imposed by the courts on residential possession claims (and appeals in residential possession claims) until 23 August 2020. A new practice direction has been ....
Whatever the rights and wrongs of the English A Level grade markings in 2020, upset students frustrated by their marks might want to look to the GDPR and the ....
Why will remote witnessing of Wills be legalised? The Government intends to ease the process of recording people’s final wishes during the Covid 19 pandemic. ....
New rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) have been introduced for purchasers of residential property in England and Northern Ireland who are not resident in the United Kingdom. They will be 2 percentag....
As the United Kingdom is entering the second phase of the government’s economic response to the coronavirus outbreak, the chancellor delivers his summer statement. Here is a summary of the key po....
One of the key issues facing most business thinking about sending an employee to the UK is trying to work out the most appropriate visa for the type of work that their employees is coming to do in the....
GSC Solicitors LLP is a member of a very large global association of accounting and law firms, Abacus Worldwide. That membership provides us with acces....
How has COVID-19 affected the probate service? HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMC....
Can an attorney appointed under a Lasting Power of Attorney delegate decisions? Regardless of the circumstances, attorneys are generally unab....
Can a will be prepared if during the COVID-19 pandemic if it is impossible to find a medical practitioner in order to confirm that the testator has the re....
In recent years many new companies have begun advertising online their “legal services”, particularly in relation to ....
Ban on Private Rental Evictions Extended The government has announced an extension to the tenant eviction ban for a further 2 months. The courts are likely to follow this by extending the st....
On 20 May 2020, organ donation in England moved to an ‘opt out’ system which is sometimes referred to as ....
Introduction Covid-19 has already had a significant impact on a lot of employees, some of whom have unfortunately already lost their jobs. Whilst the ....
Have the time limits for taxpayer appeals been extended by HMRC? The time limits for appeals have been extended for taxpayers affected by COVID-19. C....
Further changes have recently been announced to the Coronavirus Job Retention Sch....
A useful update from the FCA regarding the High Court test case concerning Business Interruption (BI) Insurance. Interestingly, the update also indicates a list of insurers and their respective pol....
British National (Overseas) passports were issued to people in Hong Kong by the UK before the transfer of the territory to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. Presently, a BNO passport holder is usually g....
In May 2020, the UK Cabinet Office issued a document titled called “Guidance on responsible contractual behaviour and the per....
Today WIPO – the World Intellectual Property Organization - launched a new service called WIPO PROOF to assist creators to evidence and prove the date a....
Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim clients, friends and their Families. Wishing you all lots of happiness, love and wisdom, from GS....
For many of us, the last few weeks have been very unusual from a working point of view. Some of us have been working from home, while others have been on furlough and not working at all. However,....
The current outbreak of COVID-19 has given many of us more time than usual and additional grounds to reflect on our future and has prompted people to ensure that their personal legal affairs are in or....
As the spread of COVID-19 continues and the substantial economic losses across the economy become clearer, businesses and business owners should be looking at the insurance policies that they have in ....
There has been a lot of news recently about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“the Scheme”), or....
The Government introduced new building regulations to improve building safety, which is the biggest changes in a generation. Will the reform help people sell or remortgage of flats in high-rise buil....
It has been reported that a week after the March quarter day, UK landlords had collected just 57% of the rent they were due for that quarter, compared to 90% for the same period in 2019*. Whilst th....
As a result of Covid-19, many of the offices around the world that administer intellectual property rights, ....
In the last few weeks people have become familiar with the term furloughing. It is the concept brought in by the government in the Coronavirus....
What is the latest position regarding possession procedures for landlord & tenants? GSC's Head of ....
What is the latest position in relation to holiday pay under current circumstances around COVID-19? One of the most popular questions and biggest concerns these days. David Nathan who heads GSC's ....
The government will introduce a new "time to pay" (TTP) scheme, to help businesses and self-employed individuals manage their cash flow in light of financial difficulties caused by COVID-19. There ....
The signing of wills can now be witnessed by solicitors through the windows of clients' homes and their cars, as the legal profession responds to the Covid-19 pandemic. Michele O’Boyle, ....
Following the restrictions on personal movement arising from the continued spread of COVID-19 and the Prime Minister’s broadcast, the Lord Chief Justice reviewed the conduct of court hearings in Eng....
Given the unprecedented times we are facing due to the Coronavirus pandemic, your thoughts may be ‘how can my financial affairs be dealt with if I am ill or isolating?’ The solution is a power....
Although a lot of employees are working from home at the moment, they are still entitled to take time off as holiday (even if at the moment, there may not be anywhere nice for them to go!). Under s....
CGT: changes to entrepreneurs' relief lifetime limit The government has confirmed that the ....
One of the key aspects of tax residence is the days an individual spends in the UK in the tax year combined with the number of ties (namely, family tie, accommodation tie, work tie, 90-day tie and c....
كورونا يواجه العديد من الزوار الذين من المقرر أن تنتهي تأشيراتهم أو انتهت صلاحيتها بالفعل ....
The Coronavirus Act 2020 brings into law some changes to the Landlord & Tenant legislation, and in particular th....
Electronic Signatures With the vast majority of office workers currently working from home, the use of electronic signatures offers a convenient alternative to the time-hono....
许多签证即将到期或者已经到期的留英访客,都面临着因为旅行限制或者冠状病毒 (COVID-19) 相关的自我隔离,无法回国的状况。 好消息是,英国签证....
Многие посетители Великобритании, у которых истекает или уже истёк срок действия визы, сталкиваются с трудно....
Working from home is currently a reality for a lot of us. Whereas some organisations do occasionally allow employees to work from home, the current situation of whole workforces working from home at t....
The Coronavirus Act 2020 brings into law some changes to the Landlord & Tenant legislation, and in particular the....
Many visitors whose visas are due to expire or have already expired are facing a difficult situation where they cannot travel back to their home country due to travel restrictions or self-isolation as....
Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) recognise that during this public health emergency our pri....
Perhaps one of the positives of this challenging and uncertain time has been the opportunity to spend time with our families and loved ones. It has also given us time to reflect and assess our prio....
Businesses and individuals are facing uncertain times at the moment. There is the immediate risk to health and wellbeing – both physical and mental – physical health issues and other concerns incl....
Tier 2 sponsors take their compliance duties seriously and usually they must report to the Home Office if a sponsored worker does not ‘turn up for their first day of work’. Once a sponsored worker....
In these unsettling times, it’s inevitable that many businesses will suffer and, sadly, some will be unable to withstand the effects of this unprecedented virus. That’s not necessarily the case fo....
The Coronavirus crisis is making life uncertain for everyone. These are challenging and worrying times. However, it will be business as usual for the ....
Dear Clients and Friends I hope that this message finds you and your families well during this exceptional and difficult time. I am writing to you to reassure you that at GSC Solicitors LLP we a....
We are all painfully aware of the carnage that has littered the High Street up and down the country. Beales, Mothercare, Thomas Cook, Bon Marche, Jamies Italian & Hawkin’s Bazaar to name a fe....
GSC's Senior Partner Saleem Sheikh has joined PINE as a Trustee on the Board of Advisors. PINE is ....
Citywealth, a Private Client Directory of recommended wealth managers and advisors around the UK that comprises of top 20 lawyers in ....
With advances in health care and focus on good nutrition the World Health Organisation between 2015 and 2050 estimate that the world’s population over 60 will nearly double from 12% to 22%. The real....
When someone leaves a job and is looking for a new one, it is very common for the employee to ask its previous employer for a reference to give their potential employer. Put in that situation, mo....
In today’s environment there are already considerable challenges to your business which coupled with the problems of Brexit make matters difficult enough. To add to the problems there is the dang....
Like numerous other development projects, the redevelopment of Chelsea FC hit a stumbling block as a result of rights of light enjoyed by some of its neighbours. Chelsea FC nearly managed to overcom....
We are proud and honoured to announce that GSC Solicitors have been awarded ‘Law Firm of the Year 2019’ last Sunday 18th August....
GSC's Saleem Sheikh featured in a very special issue of the Asian Voice, 'Asian Giants, Kenya Special 2019'. It is indeed a fascinating story that tells you about Saleem's personal journey that sta....
International students will be allowed to stay in the UK for two years after graduation to find a job, under new proposals announced by the Home Offic....
There’s no manual for being a parent, and negotiating a balance between family life and achieving your dreams can be a challenge. We asked Saleem Sheikh, Senior Partner of GSC Solicitors....
Designer Erik Brunetti’s line has been given a green light after justices agree ban blocks free expression. Justices came to that conclusion after the designer Erik Brunetti’s fashion ....
There has been much press coverage of late about corporate voluntary arrangements and the retail trade. Corporate voluntary arrangements came into existence under the ....
The government now sees equal pay as a vote winner. The requirement for large companies (250+ staff) to publish their gender pay gap figures is not new. It was first prop....
In the latest ASK GSC pages, our experts answer questions from AWM’s read....
There are two main types (tenure) of property you can buy in England, Freehold and Leasehold. With Freehold, you will ow....
Unfortunately, there may be a time in any employment relationship where things must be brought to an end. Employment law in this country is complex, and the ending of the employment relationship ma....
Last week GSC Solicitors hosted hand-picked female guests for a networking evening with inspirational women while celebrating IWD and having a sushi-making master class. Seena Williams of GSC’s ....
It is not uncommon to come across employees who have been employed for years and who say that they have no written contract of em....
A significant change to the taxation on non-residents owning commercial property is to be introduced from April 2019. The rules follow the ch....
GSC’s Head of Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, ....
The government has launched a new consultation on the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) su....
Last night GSC’s Head of Corporate & Private Immigration ....
Unlimited numbers of EU migrants will still be able to come to Britain for up to three years even if there is no deal, the Government admitted last night.....
People would be able to more easily understand the UK’s immigration rules under a proposed shakeup of the regulations by the government’s law advisers that would simplify the current 1....
At the firm we regularly receive queries about what clients should be doing to show they have Intellectual Property Rights in ....
Cashflow is the lifeblood of any successful business and the late or slow payment of invoices can lead to financial problems. In 1998 legislation was implemented to help promote a culture of prompt ....
Theresa May has scrapped the £65 fee millions of EU citizens were going to have to pay to secure the right to continue living in the UK after Brexit. The Prime Minister, Theresa M....
One of the key features of the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (“IPEC”) is that the costs recoverable are subject to costs caps both for particular stages of the litigation and for the over....
GSC’s Head of Company Commercial Clive Ha....
Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) obtained an injunction against the Defendant preventing him from playing (or authorising the playing of) PPL’s sound reco....
Adverts showing a woman struggling to park a car or a man refusing to do housework while his wife cooks dinner will be banned from next year as part of an industry-wide crackdown on sexist ste....
S Franses Limited (Appellant) v The Cavendish Hotel (London) Ltd (Respondent) Judgment date 05 Dec 2018 Neutral citation number [2018] UKSC 62 Case ID UKSC 20....
Directors of limited companies have a primary duty under section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 to promote the success of the Company. In respect of conventional limited liability companies, this usual....
On 24 June 2016, the right to live in the United Kingdom for over 3 million people of its people was suddenly cast into doubt. There are estimated to be over 3 million citizens of other EEA countrie....
Once again, we are proud of our achievements in the newly announced rankings in the Legal 500 2018 Guide to the UK legal market, published last Tuesday. We are especially proud of a substantial spi....
The European Court of Justice has thrown out an appeal by the chocolate bar’s maker, Nestlé, which argued that it owns the shape of the teatime treat. Nestlé has spent ....
Saleem Sheikh, Senior Partner, was interviewed by Adam Cox of Share Radio last night. In....
On 30th April 2018, we hosted a celebration of GSC’s Next Generation at the Lighterman in Kings Cross. The evening was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the Next Generation of....
GSC’s Senior Partner, Saleem Sheikh, has received another acknowledgment of his professional achievements by being included in the 1....
The amount of data that individuals are creating, recording and sharing is increasing exponentially. This is one of the reasons behind the introduction of the European GDPR regime on 25 May 2018. Its ....
Chancellor, Philip Hammond has called for a complete review into how inheritance tax applies in the United Kingdom. The driving force for the review is twofold. One is that the government wants to ....
All trade mark practitioners will be familiar with the imbalance that can exist where global or national brand seeks to challenge a small business over use of its Intellectual Property. Regardless of ....
Two businessmen have launched high court fights against Google asking for the removal of links to articles about their historic criminal convictions – but should we be allowed to edit our past a....
Giving evidence is a serious business and the foundations for so doing should be laid well before the trial itself. Here are some tips: Be aware that the witness box is a....
What is GDPR? GDPR is the General Data Protection Directive, a new data protection law from the European Union that will replace the existing Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) that ma....
Regulations are soon coming into force which mean that it will become illegal for landlords to rent out their properties if they fall below the new energy efficiency standards. The Energy Efficienc....
With the UK looking to expand trade ties and many overseas companies looking to enter the markets within the UK, many such companies may have to secure an appropriate visa for a designated employee in....
If you are threatened with Court proceedings in England, what are the best immediate steps to take? GSC’s most experienced ....
The recent ECJ ruling that Uber operates as a transport company rather than a digital platform is a final decision with no right of appeal. It is binding on all 28-member states (including the UK).....
Contrary to recent tribunal decisions, the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) has determined that Deliveroo riders are self-employed and not workers. The application for union recognition was there....
When Rachel Burns posted a photo of a singalong at work on her Facebook page, she had no idea that her actions would end her career. The BBC’s Laurence Grissell has been following her story ....
Amazon Key aims to make parcel deliveries more secure, but this comes at a price to your home security and privacy (along with the $250 price tag). Homeowners will have to redefine their notio....
In the latest briefing our Private client experts, James Cohen and Sana Shei....
I am at that stage in my life where my (“peers/friends”) are starting to have children and when I ask if they have a ....
We are very proud to have been ranked in six practice areas and to have a record 11 recommended lawyers. For the first time GSC’s Media & Entertainment group has been ranked with the Legal 50....
A New Regime From 1 October 2017 a new pre-action protocol has come in to force which applies to claims brought by a business claiming a debt from an individual. The protocol set....
The law governing strikes is complex. No strike can take place without a ballot and this must comply with complex procedural obligations. Failure to do so can lead to an injunction to prevent the ....
The latest successful challenge to self-employment status against Addison Lee is hardly surprising. It follows similar cases against other courier companies, some of which were dealt with by the sam....
The Supreme Court’s ruling that tribunal fees are unlawful, according to our employment team. Whilst the fees were undoubtedly unfair, this does not mean that they are unlawful which seems to be t....
Government confirms new rules affecting “non-doms” will be introduced in September 2017, but will be backdated to 6 April 2017. The changes will affect deemed domicile rules, residential property ....
In the latest issue of the Asian Wealth Magazine Summer 2017 ‘ASK GSC’ feature covers t....
GSC Solicitors have appointed the very experienced corporate finance banker, David Whitlock as business development director. David’s career has spanned 40 years largely in the City, as a corporate ....
GSC Solicitors are very proud of Saleem Sheikh, Senior Partner, who has won ‘Entrepreneurial Individual of the Year’ in the Magic ....
Teresa May’s new rights for workers and, in particular, a year’s leave to look after a dependant relative are not as radical as she may think. Employees are already allowed to take a reasonable am....
It is very surprising that after months of consultations and deliberations the UK Government has announced it is dropping a number of sections to the Finance Bill that were going to be introduced from....
GSC Solicitors are proud to see Saleem Sheikh, Senior Partner, being nominated under ‘Entrepreneurial Individual of the Year’ cate....
The UK government had previously proposed that as of 1 May 2017, the costs of applying for probate would change from a flat fee to a percentage charge of the value of the estate. The proposals have n....
GSC Solicitors are proud of being a part in this year’s London Legal Walk on 2....
GSC Senior Partner, Saleem Sheikh, who advises many Asian HNW individuals and businesses was profiled in an interview with ....
Before June 2013, any whistleblowing disclosure had to be made in good faith under UK law. This requirement was removed in June 2013 although an individual’s motives can be taken into account by a t....
Despite another successful challenge to self-employed status against a courier company, with two more likely to follow, the legal position has not changed. Tribunal decisions are not binding, Uber has....
A court ruling from the ECJ has held that employers are able to ban their employees from wearing headscarves, but only if there is a wider policy preventing all workers from the visible wearing of any....
The ‘Exceptional Talent’ (ET) visa is the sole immigration category which is determined by a designated expert body and not the Home Office. The ET visa is aimed at non-EU nationals who are wor....
A number of news outlets are reporting on Waterstones’ decision not to use its name, branding and trade marks in three new stores opened on local high streets. Ownership of a trademark does not c....
The ever-controversial yet ever-popular taxi hailing app ‘Uber’ has hit the headlines again this week with claims that it should be paying VAT on fares. If the claims are well-founded, this could ....
I am very proud that my colleague Michael Shapiro has been made an equity partner in the Firm. Michael’s route to partnership has not been the conventional one, joining the firm as an office junior ....
GSC Solicitors LLP has appointed Michael Shapiro as an Equity Partner after three years as a partner and 12 years as a Head o....
Having been introduced originally in 1999, the National Minimum Wage is affecting more businesses across the UK as the rates continue to rise. The National Minimum Wage has risen nearly 17% since 2....
In winter issue of the Asian Wealth Magazine’s ‘ASK GSC’ column, our Immigration expert ....
This article by the BBC highlights the need for all parties to a property transaction (whether residential property or commercial property) to take time to understand what is being transferred and on ....
If you are a residential landlord, there are some aspects introduced last year that you may not be aware of but should be. GSC Solicitors’ Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution, ....
The Beatles back catalogue is one of the most valuable in the world and Sir Paul McCartney has issued proceedings against its owner (Sony) to clear the way for him to reclaim his share of the publishi....
Despite several successful tribunal decisions challenging self-employment status, the legal position has not changed. Tribunal decisions are not binding and each case is determined on its own facts....
The penalties for failing to pay the national minimum wage and national living wage are high. They amount to 200% of unpaid wages (or 100% if paid within 14 days of any enforcement notice) up to £20k....
An interesting case emanating from the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court has shed light on what rights a professional may have in respect of the use of their name following retirement. A partn....
In a recent case in which this firm acted for the successful claimant, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court ruled on the interaction between the costs caps in that court and the various incentiv....
We are delighted to welcome Hateem Ali to GSC’s growing Immigrati....
One of the recent trade mark disputes to have received publicity, this case concerns the battle between the Icelandic Government and frozen food retailer Iceland over the use of the country’s name. ....
Amazon delivery drivers’ complaints follow those of the Uber drivers, Hermes couriers and other workers in the gig economy; namely, that they are treated as casual labour, forced to work on a self-e....
The makers of Toblerone have announced that they are changing the shape of the product in an effort to reduce the weight of the bars. The reduction of in weight has been justified on the basis of cost....
‘ASK GSC’ is a new series, where GSC’s legal experts answer questions from entrepreneurs in the brand new issue of ....
It is becoming far more effective to rely on adverse publicity to force a company to change its working practices than pursuing claims in the courts or tribunals. This applies particularly if a Parlia....
Employers can reject job applicants due to their tattoos as such applicants have no legal protection. They cannot claim discrimination as the Equality Act 2010 specifically excluded tattoos and pierci....
We are proud of our achievements....
The ECJ has today held that shops and pubs which allow patrons free access to their WiFi networks shouldn’t be liable for their copyright infringements. In this case a patron of the shop made availa....
France’s highest administrative court, the Conseil d’Ìätat, has today suspended the controversial “burkini ban” in one French town, ruling that it contravened fundamental liberties and even ....
Specsavers have always been pro-active when seeking to register and protect their intellectual property. They are in the news again, not for their trade mark dispute with Asda, but in relation to thei....
The new rule aimed at greater transparency has been introduced by the Government in relation to PSC (Person with Significant Control). Sana ....
It seems that a useful resource for many people including corporate lawyers could be handicapped if Companies House decides to delete historical records. At the moment th....
Sana Sheikh, Solicitor at GSC, has prepared the following ....
Today the provisions repealing section 52 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act came into force. This section essentially limited the copyright granted to artistic works which were being mass prod....
Hedge fund manager sacked from his £640k job days after motor neurone disease diagnosis Michael Johnson is claiming unfair dismissal and disability discrimination against his form....
Pokémon Go, the latest sensation to sweep the internet throws some interesting light both on how relatively old (at least in gaming terms) intellectual property assets can be extremely valuable, the ....
Pokémon Go’s terms and conditions have sparked controversy as users must opt-out within 30 days of download to preserve their rights to bring court proceedings and class actions. What started ou....
Self-employment in the UK is increasing rapidly but not necessarily, by choice. Many workers such as mini-cab drivers, couriers, hairdressers and others are put on contracts describing them as self-em....
As the UK referendum on whether to stay or leave the European Union draws closer, it has been reported that Nissan have issued legal proceedings seeking an injunction preventing the use of its logo, w....
A new campaign body was launched today to campaign on a issue that has been troubling the music industry (as well as the sports and other industries which rely on ticketing) for a number of years. ....
Asian Wealth Magazine continues having a peek behind the scene at GSC. In the summer issue they meet our Head of Litigation, Mich....
See the update from my colleague Amee Popat, about how you can help protect yourself against property fraudsters. Property fraud is a scary, real and significant risk....
An application for trade mark over ‘MacCoffee’ brought by a Singapore based company has been prevented by McDonald’s on the basis of the name’s similarity to its family of ‘Mc’ trade marks....
An interesting case from May 2016, not only because of the privacy injunction that was sought, but also because of the comments as to what can constitute a performance for the purposes of protection u....
The House of Commons has passed this new legislation and now it’s going to he House of Lords for further consideration and debate. This legislation gives authorities rights to intercept Internet tra....
An interesting case that has just been decided in Germany surrounding sampling and the extent of copyright protection. In this case a two second drum beat was sampled from a Kraftwerk track and looped....
Celebrity Image rights are extremely valuable and Jose Mourinho’s impending move to Manchester United shows how conflicts with existing sponsors (Chevrolet is United’s shirt sponsor and Jose endor....
The compensation payments relate to the discovery in 2009 of a secret blacklist of thousands of construction workers compiled and kept by The Consulting Association (TCA) from 1993. This was used b....
A case which proves that even the largest international brands can have difficulty managing their portfolio of trade marks, Apple has lost a trademark fight in the Chinese courts over the registration....
Self-employment in the UK is increasing rapidly but not necessarily, by choice. Many workers such as couriers, hairdressers and others are put on contracts describing them as self-employed whereas t....
In its spring edition, the Asian Wealth Magazine takes a peek into the world of GSC Solicitors.....
By law, women who are pregnant or on maternity leave have the right not to be discriminated against at work, including the right not to be dismissed or suffer any detriment. They also have the right t....
In the last few days there have been numerous articles in the press regarding the injunction granted to protect details of a celebrity’s sexual liaison being printed in England and Wales. Without be....
In the Winter edition of Asian Wealth Magazine, linked below, Clive Halperin talks through tech law and its possible implications to businesses. Innovation in technology that is happening at a rapid r....
The reporting obligation that will affect companies with 250 + staff in 2018 is effectively legislation by ‘naming and shaming’ i.e. publication and league tables. Some companies may have valid....
Exclusivity clauses under a zero hours contract (ZHC) requiring an individual to work exclusively for the company without any guarantee of work were banned in May 2016 by making them unenforceable, bu....
This case is a slightly unusual case where Daimler sought to test the boundaries of what can constitute trade mark infringement. Here, as an authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership, the defendant garag....
The government has announced plans to alter the TV licence fee structure to include a requirement to hold a TV licence to view programmes made available through the iPlayer as well as programmes watch....
Dyslexia is a disability under the Equality Act 2010. If a person is disabled, an employer has a duty to make reasonable adjustments in the workplace to assist them in carrying out their duties. Howev....
GSC’s James Cohen provides details on the legislation Government are proposing that will target beneficiaries of estates worth over £2 million. “These beneficiaries will be faced with a probat....
This case is an example of the complicated nature of Intellectual property disputes, particularly those involving cross border disputes and numerous countries. If the companies have the resources thes....
The first question I am often asked by clients seeking to register a trademark is what the costs of obtaining the mark will be. Whilst this is no doubt an important factor (especially for a start u....
YouTube is awash with videos created by recording the reaction of a range of people as they watch videos (or, indeed, witness anything from toys launches to old luxury items). A significant number of ....
Any job which involves working with children or vulnerable adults requires the employer to carry out full criminal record checks on all new recruits. The full/enhanced check will list all an individ....
Banksy’s latest artwork outside the French Embassy has already garnered much attention in the media and press. Those lucky enough to be in the area would have had the fleeting opportunity to view th....
In the Employment and Company Law Update 2016, Tessa Fry and David Nathan discuss zero ....
An IPO report has highlighted Cheetham Hill in Manchester as the UK hotbed for sale and distribution of counterfeit goods. Counterfeiting is traditionally associated with designers and the clothing....
GSC’s Private Client team has prepared a Private Client Tax Briefing note on the recent SDLT consultation on higher rates for additional residential properties. There are likely to be significant....
This widely reported ECHR case decided that an employer was not infringing a workers’ human right to a private life by accessing messages that he had sent using an online messaging system at work. ....
With the imminent release of the 7th installment of Star Wars this is an interesting blog from the IPO outlining the about the intellectual property rights behind the films and how these are exploited....
The European Commission has today outlined its visions on reforming European copyright rules to adapt to the online digital market. The main aspect of the announcement is the proposal to allow onli....
Those that have applied or registered for patents or trademarks will have probably received additional letters asking for further fees to list your registration on their database. These letters are....
An unusual punishment has been agreed between a ‘copyright pirate’, Jakub F, and a host of software, film and record companies whose works he had been distributing for free. He has agreed to star ....
Some interesting points in James and Sunir’s Private Client Tax Briefings… James Cohen Partner and Sunir Watts Solicitor at GSC, have prepared the following Priva....
It is perhaps unexpected from a Tory government and the potential consequences are concerning, not just for those looking to invest in the buy-to-let arena. George Osborne said: ‘Frankly, people ....
James Cohen has prepared the following Private Client Tax Briefing notes covering; taxation of non-domicile individuals; EU succession ....
Intellectual Property disputes are often characterised by an inequality of resources and funds which allows established businesses to triumph by virtue of an arms race rather than solely on the streng....
In recent years there has been increasing focus on the secondary ticket market for sporting and music events. The market has grown substantially over the last few years, but the Government is now look....
City law firm GSC Solicitors has appointed James Cohen as a partner in its Pr....
In the Asian Wealth Magazine Autumn 2015, ....
Last month the Information Commissioner’s Office issued a penalty against an on online pharmacy which had sold its customers’ details through a marketing list company. Given the sensitive natur....
Monsoon was lucky. Had the failure to pay the NMW been after May 2015, the fine would have been £20k per worker rather than 20k maximum. The government’s preferred method of enforcement, however....
Again, more responsibility for private landlords but the idea is that the forthcoming legislation will ensure anyone without the legal right to live in this country will find it more difficult to ren....
It is difficult to stop websites promoting infringing activities as the people behind those sites are hard to track down. Blocking orders attempt to deal with this problem by requiring internet servic....
Has your company prepared for the addition reporting requirements? From this month commercial organisations with a turnover exceeding £36 million which carry on busi....
GSC SOLICITORS ADVISES UNIVERSAL MUSIC ON 177,000sq ft PRE LET OF PROMINENT KINGS CROSS BUILDING One of the largest pre lets in the London office mar....
The European Court ruled today that one of the most common mechanisms which European companies use to transfer personal data to the U.S. for processing is no longer the fool proof answer that it was o....
City law firm GSC Solicitors LLP has achieved outstanding success in the Legal 500 UK 2015 Directory ....
“Working alarms save lives in the event of a fire in your home you are at least four times more likely to die if there is no working smoke alarm.” Do the regulations apply where the premises ....
In an interview with the Asian Voice, Senior Partner ....
A case brought in America by PETA brings forward some interesting points for discussion about the creation and subsistence of copyright. Under UK law the person who creates the photograph will be t....
The Lidl living wage of £8.20/£9.35 per hour should not be confused with the Government’s National Living Wage (NLW) of £7.20 per hour (no London weighting) for those aged 25 and over, effective ....
This is good news for peripatetic workers i.e. those whose work requires them to attend customers’ premises rather than a fixed place of work and particularly those who are paid on an hourly basis a....
In this situation there is little that Mr Rietveldt could have done to prevent the infringement that occurred. He gave a limited licence to use the rights, but the licensee used the music outside the ....
The Super Right to be forgotten? The ICO has issued an enforcement notice requiring Google to delist several listings which were returned when a searc....
Given the the prominence the press has given to recent cases of copyright infringement (blurred lines) this is an interesting article exploring national anthems, their origins and the various claims o....
As part of the Government’s continued focus on tackling illegal immigration, they have announced a further set of measures to be part of a new immigration bill. Whilst not one of the headline mea....
From Bass brewery holding the first ever UK trademark to the long running and infamous Budweiser and Budvar litigation, the drinks Industry has always been at the forefront of the brand protection and....
Whilst the program may not have been no more than a little light entertainment, this case is a good example of the care that needs to be taken in complying with the Ofcom and Advertising Standards Age....
Whatever the pundits think of Google’s change of name, how funny to pay homage to the sitcom that makes fun of companies just like Google! As The Guardian says, Google is the Spinal Tap of Tech. ....
US graffiti artist Rime has caused fireworks by bringing a claim against one of the major fashion houses. His mural ‘Vandal eyes’ was copied on to a Moschino dress which was subsequently worn b....
James Cohen, Solicitor at GSC, discusses the legal implications of purchasing a superyacht in the ....
The appraisal process has always been flawed. A good manager will deal with staff on an ongoing basis with the door always open to handle problems, ideas and grievances and should deal with any perfor....
One of the Government’s key copyright initiative took as step forward today with the Launch of the first app based on its services. The app is the first of over 100 that are apparently in develop....
The government now sees equal pay as a vote winner. The proposal requiring large companies (250+ staff) to publish their gender pay figures is not new. It was first proposed (but not implemented) by L....
The BBC is reporting how Vitality (formerly Pruhealth) has come under criticism for promoting an app owned by Facebook and not making this clear. The smartphone app “Moves” which records activi....
The Government’s proposals do not only affect migrant workers. They also impact on landlords, banks, employers, universities etc who are or will be required to carry out checks on migrants, failing ....
There’s a great line in a recent episode of the cult comedy TV show, Silicon Valley, when a main character’s visit to a competitor discloses that he’s been there before because his phone automat....
Beecroft’s recommendation to dismiss ‘at will’ would never have worked since it was only intended to cover claims for unfair dismissal and not discrimination. T....
The Advertising Standards Authority could be asked to rule on film posters for the remake of Poltergeist. The ASA has a wide remit to deal with complaints about advertising including film posters and ....
Showing the reach of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act? Swiss police arrested some of the most powerful figures in global soccer on Wednesday, announcing a crimina....
The EU which is already reviewing data protection legislation is setting its sights on mobile health or mHealth applications and how your health information should be kept private. Modern smartphones ....
The housing market was on pause for a while but, following the general election and Tory victory, it’s back on play… The number of houses listed for sale for £2m....
If you struggling to value and leverage your IP this IPO guide could be an ideal starting point. To help businesses to present the security and financial worth of the....
The £750 threshold was always too low with individuals being made bankrupt for such small debts. This is a welcomed and long overdue change. Ministers are hiking the....
Stelios doesn’t think the online property sales market is saturated and easyProperty has plans to compete. The Zooplas and Rightmoves pretty much dictate the online....
It will be interesting to see if more European councils follow the Danish example and whether Ryanair would then change its working practices. However, both seem unlikely in these “lean mean times....
Should be an interesting case to follow and see if the Daniel Radcliffe starring BBC drama about GTA does infringe Rockstar’s trade marks and if so how Rockstar Gam....
One of the fallouts from new generic top-level domain names – in this case .horse – is that the scope for brand owners being subject to parody, abuse or other possible damage has widened. Here, th....
A reminder that a business does not only have to apply equality laws to its employees. It needs to apply them to groups like customers also. A judge has ruled that a ....
They may still be competent magistrates at age 70 (although not such competent poets) but there has to be a “cut off” age to give younger people opportunities. Age 70 is higher than the average....
JD Wetherspoon has threatened to take legal action against competitors including Stonegate, Greene King, Whitbread and Mitchells & Butlers over meal deals which it....
Below is an outline of the Conservative manifesto in relation to private client matters that might be of interest. Please note that with all governments what they promise may not actually materialise.....
The fact is that men are better negotiators but transparency will help make companies accountable. Is transparency really the answer? I think so. The retailer Gap las....
A recent report from OHIM on the evolving challenges companies face in dealing with counterfeit products. Although the majority of counterfeit products in circulation....
Landlords of commercial property need to be aware of the new energy efficiency regulations coming in force on 1 April 2018 otherwise they could face considerable fines! ....
45 years after the introduction of equal pay legislation, men and women working in the City are still not being paid equally. Disappointing, given how long the law has been in place. ....
Broadcaster Sky has won a further Court victory against Microsoft, this time preventing Skype from registering a trade mark. This follows on from its victory against Microsoft for using its cloud base....
In Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporations and others v Sky UK Limited and others, the High Court blocked access via various internet service providers (ISPs) to Popcorn Time, a torrent streaming app.....
This act seeks to give help to landlords with one hand whilst adding more regulatory requirements with the other. ....
While it might be best practice to use a trade mark as an adjective to maintain distinctiveness and avoid a mark becoming generic, it does seem rather unlikely that most people will refer to Apple Wat....
A fascinating thought piece from the BBC on data. Already many forms of data are difficult to retrieve. This can range from old records (even though vinyl is having a niche resurgence), video and audi....
In the Spring edition of Asian Wealth Magazine, linked below, James Cohen talks through the changes to principal private residence relief. ....
I still think that Facebook is the social platform that is going to have the longevity and keep people checking the site every day Facebook shares fell 2% in after-ho....
A wonderful evening celebrating remarkable achievements Global music phenomenon, Zayn Malik, Bollywood superstar, Shah Rukh Khan, renowned fashion designer John Rocha....
With the new rules on Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings, Capital Gains Tax on non-resident entities from 6 April 2015, increase in the remittance tax charge and higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax for....
Please see below the link to the latest Employment Law Update from GSC Solicitors covering: Shared Parental Leave Antenatal Appointments Parental Leave ....
In April 2014 court fees were increased across the board. The Government are now expediting a proposal which will further increase the issue fees for monetary claims, as from April 2015. The Gove....
In our latest Employment Law News Flash, Tessa Fry discus....
In an article for Minerva Trust Nadia Adil, Solicitor at GSC Solicitors LLP, highlights the main recent changes to the UK investor vi....
In Asian Wealth Magazine Autumn 2014, GSC Senior ....
Tessa Fry comments here, in....
Nick Mogford, tax consultant for GSC, advises people on how to handle investigations by HMRC into their individual tax affairs. He outlines in an article for ....
Recent developments including ACAS Early Conciliation Scheme, Flexible Working and Financial Penalties for Employers ....
Tessa Fry comments on equal pay in an article for Reward Magazine (May/June 2014 edition). ....
GSC’s tax investigations barrister, Tessa Lorimer, appeared on Sky News 12 April 2014 challenging the Chancellor’s announcement that “Wealthy British People Who Stash Their Money Offshore Could ....
Solicitor James Cohen at GSC comments on the Marley v Rawlings case about the importance of drafting a will accurately to avoid future ....
Solicitor Barry Samuels at GSC assists the Estate of a pensioner who was the subject of attempted fraud to sell his house for just over half its real value, as reported in The Evening Standard. ....
Article for Lawyer2B about the route taken by Michael Shapiro to partnership at GSC Solicitors. Lawyer2B ....
GSC’s Senior Partner, Saleem Sheikh, is interviewed by his alumni university publication from LSE. LSE Friends and Family Newsletter Lent Term 2014 – ....
Tessa Lorimer comments on the HMRC case targeting sophisticated investors in a Bloomberg news article dated 30.01.14. ....
Tessa Fry comments on the implications of the supreme court’s landmark ruling against the council in an article for The Guardian 24 January 2014. ....
Clive Halperin discusses in The Guardian dated 15.11.13 how crucial it is to get the right structures in place from the outset. ....
GSC Solicitors advises Raag Hotels on property finance aspects of Wellcome Trust investment. Peter Belcher, head of property finance, led the GSC team which managed the construction, franchise a....
Tessa Lorimer reminds those who have money in Swiss bank accounts that they have until 01.11.13 to avoid an HMC investigation. ....
David Nathan describes in an article for the Network Nouveau magazine (Sept 2013) how shareholders can protect their interests in a business. Network Nouveau Article Sept 2013 by David Nathan....
Clive Halperin describes in a Marketing Week article dated 22.08.13 how advertisers push the boundaries. ....
Key Changes to Employment Law: Will They Make Any Difference? Significant changes to Employment Law came into force on 29 July 2013 and more changes will follow over the next 12 months. The impact....