Penningtons Manches Cooper

Experts

23

Filter by: Practice area
Ailsa Moorhouse
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Alice Kochar
Associate
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Carys Ley
Solicitor
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Charles Brooks
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Charlotte Hill
Solicitor
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Harriet Campbell
Senior Knowledge Development Lawyer
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Holly Strube
Solicitor
Penningtons Manches Cooper
James Jolly
Solicitor
Penningtons Manches Cooper
John Doherty
Solicitor
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Katie-Claire Lloyd
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Laura Dadswell
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Lucy Edwards
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Meghan Vozila
Solicitor
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Michael Brown
Solicitor
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Nick (Nicholas) Bamber
Solicitor
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Oliver Cooke
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Ollie Simpson
Solicitor
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Pat Saini
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Pria Mehta
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Rebecca Dziobon
Senior knowledge lawyer
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Ryan Myint
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Sam Rose
Solicitor
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Sebastian Orton
Solicitor
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Contributions by Penningtons Manches Cooper

1

The Company Names Tribunal
The Company Names Tribunal
Practice notes

This Practice Note provides an overview of the Company Names Tribunal which was introduced under section 69 of the Companies Act 2006 as a low cost alternative to court action for trade mark infringement and/or passing off. The Company Names Tribunal deals with complaints about a registered company name where it interferes with legitimate rights to use the name held by someone else. This Practice Note explains how to make a complaint to the Companies Name Tribunal and provides an outline of the procedure.

Contributions by Penningtons Manches Cooper Experts

53

Criminal investigations involving cryptoassets—practical considerations
Criminal investigations involving cryptoassets—practical considerations
Practice notes

This Practice Note provides practical guidance in relation to companies or their directors accused of criminality involving cryptoassets and businesses who have been affected by and are the victims of crime involving cryptoassets. It considers the criminal investigation of cryptoassets, what the darkweb is, cryptocurrency tracing services and some of the enforcement powers of investigators or enforcement authorities against cryptoassets and their custodians.

Data Protection and Freedom of Information in the Higher Education Sector
Data Protection and Freedom of Information in the Higher Education Sector
Practice notes

This Practice Note provides a summary of how the Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2016/679, UK General Data Protection Regulation, (UK GDPR) and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FIA 2000) regimes apply to the Higher Education Sector, including to universities.

Drafting pension orders in family proceedings
Drafting pension orders in family proceedings
Practice notes

This Practice Note sets out the formalities that must be observed when considering the terms and the drafting of a financial order made in family proceedings that includes provision in relation to pensions. It also details potential pitfalls and issues to consider when agreeing the terms of the order, including implementation issues and the consequences of death.

GB Ecodesign of products—lifecycle assessment
GB Ecodesign of products—lifecycle assessment
Practice notes

This Practice note covers the definition and types of lifecycle assessments (LCAs) as designated under international standards of environmental management. It presents the methodology, phases and stages of LCAs before expounding the benefits and relevance of LCAs. It details types of lifecycle assessment including screening LCAs, product LCAs and comparative LCAs, and also provides details on ISOs 14040 and 14044.

GB Ecodesign of products—manufacturers, importers and authorised representatives
GB Ecodesign of products—manufacturers, importers and authorised representatives
Practice notes

This Practice Note provides guidance on the obligations imposed on manufacturers, importers and authorised representatives under ecodesign legislation, including the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010, SI 2010/2617. These obligations are in respect of conformity assessments, declarations of conformity and product markings. It considers government policy to continue to recognise EU conformity markings for some products, and the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2024.

GB Ecodesign of products—offences, sanctions and enforcement
GB Ecodesign of products—offences, sanctions and enforcement
Practice notes

This Practice Note looks at offences, sanctions and enforcement in respect of the regulation of ecodesign and energy Information in Great Britain. It looks at the provisions of the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 and the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2021. It details criminal offences and civil sanctions, the role of the Office for Product Safety and Standards, costs recovery, product recall and challenging and appealing criminal convictions. This practice note also provides a summary of guidance on the enforcement of ecodesign legislation and relevant caselaw.

GB Ecodesign of products—product-specific requirements
GB Ecodesign of products—product-specific requirements
Practice notes

The ecodesign regime regulates in-scope ‘energy-related products’ (ERPs). This Practice Note focuses on the specific requirements for each of the ERP categories. It looks at the requirements of the Ecodesign and Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010, the Energy-Related Products Regulations 2021 and the Energy Information Regulations 2011. It also provides information on compliance marking in GB and in Northern Ireland, and on the EU Products Database.

GB Ecodesign of products—responsibilities of suppliers and dealers
GB Ecodesign of products—responsibilities of suppliers and dealers
Practice notes

This Practice Note provides an overview of the responsibilities of suppliers and dealers in Great Britain under the ecodesign regime in Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 and the Energy Information Regulations 2011. Suppliers and dealers’ responsibilities under the ecodesign regime include energy labelling, product information sheets, technical information and obligations concerning rescaled energy labelling. Differing obligations may apply in Northern Ireland.

General principles—pensions in family proceedings
General principles—pensions in family proceedings
Practice notes

This Practice Note sets out an overview of the options available in relation to pensions on divorce, nullity, (judicial) separation or dissolution of a civil partnership, including offsetting, pension sharing and pension attachment orders, and orders that may be made by the courts. It also considers the court’s approach to pensions and the impact of pensions reform.

Group claims—comparison of the different procedural routes
Group claims—comparison of the different procedural routes
Practice notes

This Practice Note provides a high level comparison of some of the different procedural mechanisms for claimants bringing civil group claims (also known as class actions or multi-party claims) in England and Wales. The different procedural routes include: adding multiple parties on a single claim form; proceeding with a sample or selection of lead claims; applying for the claims to be managed using a group litigation order (GLO) under CPR 19, or proceeding by way of a representative claim pursuant to CPR 19 where the individuals have the ‘same interest’ in a claim. This Practice Note considers the main differences between adding multiple parties on a single claim form (referred to as a ‘joint claim’), managing multi-party litigation under a GLO or proceeding by way of a representative claim.

Group claims—which procedural route should I use?
Group claims—which procedural route should I use?
Practice notes

This Practice Note provides an overview of the different procedural mechanisms for claimants bringing civil group claims (also known as class actions or multi-party claims) in England and Wales. The different procedural routes include: adding multiple parties on a single claim form; proceeding with a sample or selection of lead claims; applying for the claims to be managed using a group litigation order under CPR 19, or proceeding by way of a representative claim pursuant to CPR 19 where the individuals have the ‘same interest’ in a claim. It briefly addresses the requirements for each procedural mechanism, and the guidance given on suitability in case law. It also considers the advantages and disadvantages of each method and provides practical guidance on managing such claims.

IHT—the charge on death
IHT—the charge on death
Practice notes

This Practice Note provides an overview of the UK inheritance tax (IHT) charge on death. It considers when IHT is charged (broadly on a transfer of value made by an individual other than an exempt transfer), the meaning of ‘estate’ and ‘excluded property’, the territorial scope of IHT, the rate of IHT and relevant terms and issues, such as potentially exempt transfers (PETs), gifts with reservation of benefit (GWR or GROB) and pre-owned asset tax (POAT or POA charge).

IHT—valuation principles and particular types of property
IHT—valuation principles and particular types of property
Practice notes

This Practice Note, originally written by Ailsa Moorhouse, with contributions from James Sedgley, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP and now maintained by Lexis+ PSL team, explains the need to value a deceased individual’s estate for inheritance tax (IHT), how to identify assets and how to determine value for IHT. This Practice Note also considers the valuation of particular types of property for IHT purposes, such as shares, land, businesses and joint and related property.

Implementation of pension orders in family proceedings
Implementation of pension orders in family proceedings
Practice notes

This Practice Note sets out the steps to be taken following the making of a pension order in family proceedings, key stages and requirements including ascertaining the valuation date, transfer day and valuation day, together with the requirements as to the implementation period as provided for in the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999. It also considers implementation after the specified four-month period has expired and potential problems with implementation including pensions in payment and ‘moving target syndrome’.

Other Work

If you expected to see yourself on this page, click here.