Smoking Out Tobacco Smuggling
A new paper by researchers at the University of Bath raises important questions about the independence of the “track and trace” system that monitors the illicit tobacco trade. SMB congratulates our friends at the Tobacco Control Research Group of the University of Bath for its important work on the subject. Here is The Guardian’s report on their ground-breaking investigation.
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26th August 2026 Corporate, Commercial & Finance, Media
Simon comments on Associated Newspapers judgment for ITV News
Simon Goldberg, appeared on ITV News discussing the judgment in the Associated Newspapers litigation brought by Prince Harry et al. National broadcasters regularly seek specialist legal perspectives to help audiences understand complex court decisions and their wider implications and this latest appearance reflects Simon's established reputation as a highly respected Commercial Media Lawyer.
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13th August 2026 Corporate, Commercial & Finance
SMB further strengthens Corporate & Finance team with two new Partners
Paul Glassberg and Al Zucker join us this month as we continue to invest in our Corporate & Finance practice in response to growing client demand. Their combined experience further strengthens our ability to advise on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital investments, fundraising, corporate advisory matters and other strategic transactions.
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29th July 2026
Saul Lehrfreund and Parvais Jabbar appointed to the House of Lords
We are delighted that Saul Lehrfreund and Parvais Jabbar have been appointed to the House of Lords as life peers, recognising their outstanding contributions to human rights, access to justice and criminal justice reform.
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