Nikhil Mehan
If you are a business owner and still see cyber threats as “just an IT issue,” it’s time for a rethink. The UK Government and the National Cyber Security Centre has recently released a Cyber Governance Code of Practice (the Code) — and it’s aimed squarely at the boardroom.
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Jobeth Copping-Barrett
Planning for the future is a crucial aspect of managing a business. As a business owner, the decisions you make today will impact the security and prosperity of your enterprise and your family in the years to come. This article delves into the essential legal topics you need to consider when crafting your future planning strategy, including Wills, Trusts, and probate.
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Elizabeth Wilkinson
We have noticed an increase recently in instructions from clients who own shares in private companies and who for a variety of reasons want to leave and sell their shares but find this difficult to achieve.
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ParalegalAndrew Power joined Bermans in May 2025 and is a Paralegal in our Asset Based Lending Team in Liverpool.
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SolicitorTodd Gibson joined Bermans in May 2025 and is a Solicitor in our Asset Based Lending (ABL) team.
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Richard Riley
The recent high-profile cyber breaches at Marks & Spencer, the Co-operative Group, and the Legal Aid Agency underscore the risks that even large, well-resourced organisations face in managing personal data. These incidents also demonstrate the importance of maintaining not only effective security measures, but also robust breach response plans, as required by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Continue ReadingIn today’s fast-paced commercial environment, Supply Agreements are the backbone of many business operations. Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, having a robust and legally sound supply contract is essential to mitigate risk, ensure continuity, and maintain strong commercial relationships.
Bermans has appointed a new head of its commercial team and a litigation partner as it continues to strengthen its ranks with key strategic hires.
Redundancy can take place when an employer needs to reduce their workforce due to various reasons such as company restructuring, economic downturns, or technological advancements. For employees, facing redundancy can be a challenging and stressful experience. Bermans is here to provide you with expert legal advice and support you throughout the redundancy process.
Continue ReadingFollowing the retirement last year of Peter Sinnett we have searched the country to find someone capable of informing you all about the latest news in Asset Based Lending.
Many of you will know that Radcliffe Chambers is one of the leading Commercial Chancery chambers in the country based at Lincoln’s Inn.
Alex Kingston-Splatt is a barrister at Radcliffe Chambers specialising in commercial law and litigation, civil fraud and insolvency. His commercial practice covers both traditional banking, factoring and discounting, and asset finance.
He was junior counsel in the widely reported Arena Television litigation, a series of cases involving what is believed to be the largest hire-purchase fraud ever perpetrated in the UK, with losses exceeding £280m.
We are delighted to have secured his services to produce content for you and we hope you will find the articles useful.
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