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Find out what is happening at SMB as we celebrate the achievements of our clients, our community, and our employees.
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8th August 2023
Life Prevails: SMB-Based Charity DPP’s Role in Ghana’s Landmark Death Penalty Ban
The NGO The Death Penalty Project (DPP), operating from Simons Muirhead and Burton's office, collaborated closely with Ghanaian Parliamentarians and advocacy organizations, playing a role in the landmark decision.
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21st July 2023
Congratulations to SMB’s family team, for being included in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth ranking
SMB Family Practice listed in Chambers and Partners Ultra High Net Worth.
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30th June 2023 Corporate, Commercial & Finance
Simons Muirhead Burton acts for Banijay on its investment into Rabbit Track Pictures
SMB’s Corporate, Commercial & Finance team are delighted to have advised on Banijay UK on their investment into scripted drama producer, Rabbit Track Pictures.
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22nd June 2023 Media & Communications Disputes
2023: Ofcom’s 20th birthday and time to review the Broadcasting Code
Observers have not fully appreciated the significance to Ofcom of Kevin Bakhurst, Ofcom’s Group Director of Broadcasting and Online Content (pictured), leaving the regulator to become Director-General of Ireland’s public service broadcaster, RTE. What should be the main priority for his successor?
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12th June 2023 Media
Nick Miller joins Razwana Akram as Head of the Film & TV team
Coming from ACK Media Law LLP, Nick is a leading practitioner who brings specialist industry expertise.
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12th June 2023 Employment & Immigration
A legal perspective of toxic culture – an article from Makbool Javaid
Makbool takes the legal perspective on toxic workplace culture in light of the recent allegations against the CBI.
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6th June 2023 Corporate, Commercial & Finance, Employment & Immigration
Simons Muirhead Burton has acted for Banijay UK in its investment into Conker Pictures
SMB are pleased to have acted for Banijay UK in an exciting new investment deal into scripted drama producer, Conker Pictures.
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15th May 2023 Crime & Regulatory
New Failing to Prevent Fraud Offence
Background
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is currently making its way through Parliament. On 11 April 2023, the Government circulated a fact sheet,… Read more
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12th May 2023 Media & Communications Disputes
Broadcasters beware of conspiracy theories
Ofcom will be summoning GB News executives to a meeting to discuss the TV regulator’s concerns about compliance at the station.
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