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A step in the right direction: Commentary on the Law Commission’s proposals for digital assets’ reforms
The below article was first published in Digital Bytes, a weekly analysis from TeamBlockchain that looks at how, why and where blockchain and digital assets are being used globally. The Law Commission has published its Consultation Paper on Digital Assets. The consultation opened on 28 July 2022 and will close on 4 November 2022. Responses […]
Ownership of IP rights by DAOs – the future is nigh?
An adapted version of this article first appeared in The IPKat on 31 August 2022. Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are a new type of quasi-corporate entities, existing with the use of blockchain and smart contracts. Although conceptually the same, DAOs vary significantly in their organisational structure, their code, goals, functions and governa
Samsung timed out by Swatch
This article first appeared in WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in September 2022. For further information, please go to or read the full article here. In the recent case of Montres Breguet SA v Samsung Electronics Co Ltd ([2022] EWHC 1127 (Ch), 20 May 2022), the High Court has ruled that Samsung […]
Edwin Coe assists in the acquisition of The Cambridge Satchel Company Limited
The M&A team of Edwin Coe is pleased to have assisted Swaine Group Limited (an entity of the Chargeurs group) in the acquisition of The Cambridge Satchel Company Limited, to extend its fast-growing British-made luxury leather goods division. On this occasion, the Edwin Coe team was led by Corporate Partner Alexandre Terrasse and assisted by […]
Roger Franklin comments in The Lawyer – Covid BI claims continue to mount against insurers
Head of Insurance Litigation, Roger Franklin was quoted in The Lawyer discussing recent the High Court judgments relating to Covid business interruption (BI) claims, which have left the door open for claimant firms to pursue individual cases through the lower courts. Here is an extract from the article: ‘”A particular contention was whether claimants should
David Greene comments in BBC and CNBC – Amazon £900m UK Class Action Lawsuit
Head of Class Action and Finance Litigation, David Greene was quoted in BBC and CNBC articles discussing a proposed class action claim that alleges Amazon breached competition law and caused customers to pay higher prices. Here is an extract from the CNBC article, which can be read in full here: “Class action lawsuits of this […]
Edwin Coe promotes two dual qualified lawyers to the Partnership
Edwin Coe is delighted to announce that Karen Lee and Thomas Johnson have been promoted to the Partnership within the Intellectual Property and Class Action & Finance Litigation teams respectively. Karen joined Edwin Coe as a trainee, qualifying into the Intellectual Property team, and is also a qualified Chartered Trade Mark Attorney. She deals with […]
Simeon Gilchrist elected to the UK reserved seat of INSOL Europe Council
We are delighted to announce that Restructuring and Insolvency partner Simeon Gilchrist has been elected to the UK reserved seat of INSOL Europe. He will take up the seat from October 2023. With a professional background in cross-border advisory work for both office-holders and insolvent entities, Simeon is looking forward to supporting INSOL Europe in […]
Russell Brand and Workplace Sexual Harassment – What Obligation Does an Employer Have?
Edwin Coe sponsors the SME London Business Awards 2025 for LCCI
Edwin Coe shortlisted for prestigious legal award
Edwin Coe is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year: The Independents at The Lawyer Awards 2025. This prestigious award recognises the top-performing mid-sized firms in the UK 200 rankings (positions 51–200 by revenue), and is judged by a panel of leading figures from The Bar, private practice, and […]
Desai v Wood: Court of Appeal confirms treatment of liability insurance proceeds in liquidation
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Desai v Wood/Re Boscolo Limited (in liquidation) [2025] EWCA Civ 906 provides clarification on the entitlement to insurance proceeds paid out to an insolvent insured under a professional indemnity policy. The decision reaffirmed that, in the absence of express terms, third party claimants have no entitlement to insurance pro
Breaking News: Update on leasehold reform
On Friday 24 October 2025 the High Court released its judgment in ARC Time Freehold Income Authorised Fund and Others v Secretary of State for Housing. The proceedings, which were brought by a group of established landlords, including the London estates of the Earl Cadogan and the Duke of Westminster, as well as charities and […]
Preparing for PISCES: a new way to trade in private company shares
What is PISCES? PISCES (Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System) is a new type of platform which will facilitate secondary trading of private company shares through intermittent trading events. The intention of PISCES is that it will allow private companies to access a broader range of investors, boost competitiveness of UK markets, and g
Renters Rights Act introduces landmark changes for landlords and tenants
Yesterday the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 became law significantly altering the way the private rental market will operate in England. It will provide greater security of tenure to estimated 11 million households in England who rent their home and seeks to raise standards across the private rented sector to provide better housing. Below are the […]
Corporate Disputes – Avoiding Board Authority Uncertainty With Disastrous Consequences: lessons from the Privy Council
A group of shareholders is dissatisfied with the management of the company and wish to replace the directors with their own nominees. It is a familiar enough scenario. However, in deciding how they might proceed, how the incumbent directors might respond, and the effect of board decisions in the meantime, four questions loom large: which […]
The Government’s second progress report on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 Recommendations
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 Report made 58 recommendations (the “Recommendations”), all accepted by the Government, across the following themes: the construction industry; fire and rescue services; response and recovery; and vulnerable people and Phase 1 recommendations. In its most recent quarterly report, on its progress in implementing the Recomme
How extreme weather is widening insurance protection gaps – Roger Franklin speaks to Insurtech Analyst
Head of Insurance Disputes Roger Franklin has featured in an article from Insurtech Analyst discussing the shifting landscape of the insurance industry as it reacts to extreme weather events. An extract from the article is featured below: In the first half of 2025, natural disasters caused around $131bn in potential insurance losses globally. Only about $80b
The UK founder exodus is not just about tax – it’s about tone: Sean Bannister speaks to City A.M
Minus tax, the UK still has the fundamentals to nurture entrepreneurs, but it’s presenting itself as a wimpish place to work, writes Sean Bannister for City A.M. For years the issue of taxpayer flight has been framed as an international wealth issue, but today a growing number of entrepreneurs and investors, most in their prime wealth […]
Edwin Coe’s Tax team celebrates three shortlistings in Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2026
Edwin Coe is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories at Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2026, which acknowledge excellence in client service, technical expertise and innovation of tax professionals across the UK. The firm has been recognised in the following categories: Best International Tax Team Best Private Client Tax [