The Court of Appeal has recently ruled, in DnaNudge Ltd v Ventura Capital GP Ltd, that the automatic conversion of preferred shares into ordinary shares under a mechanism in the articles was void. The Court said the mechanism amounted to a variation of class rights and as a result was invalid, as class consent was not obtained.

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The new ‘five-point plan’ for legal migration was announced by the Home Secretary on 4 December, adding further changes to consider for what will already be a busy year for immigration reform in 2024.

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On 7 November 2023, HM Treasury published its response to its 2021 proposals to amend the financial promotion exemptions for "high net worth individuals" (HNWIs) and "self-certified sophisticated investors" (Exemptions).

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Last week, it was announced that McDonalds, one of the largest UK employers has sacked 18 of its 170,000 UK employees following an influx of employment complaints brought by other staff members.

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Employers and landlords will face greater penalties for failure to complete adequate checks on prospective employees or tenants from January 2024, with civil penalties set to triple in the new year.

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The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) has set out the minimum energy efficiency levels for privately rented properties and it is crucial that landlords are aware of the requirements.

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Prioritizing Data Protection and Navigating Immigration Changes in the Workplace

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In a transformative moment for Joelson, we proudly announce our certification as a B Corporation, a milestone that reaffirms our unwavering commitment to driving positive change in the global economy.

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Not so long ago, record valuations were the norm. Now, due to current market sentiment, down rounds have become more common than the fundraising community has seen in nearly half a decade.

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The National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) has become a crucial factor in M&A deals in the UK since its implementation in January 2022.

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Part 3 of Emma Vantine's insights and time at Joelson working with female founders.

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Investing in early-stage companies can be an exciting and potentially lucrative opportunity for angel investors, but it does not come without significant risk.

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An overview of Advance Subscription Agreements (ASAs) and Convertible Loan Notes (CLNs) as equity instruments used by startup companies to raise capital, highlighting their compliance requirements, terms, and benefits for both investors and the company.

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SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) and EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) are two government-backed investment schemes in the UK that provide tax relief to individual investors who invest in small and early-stage businesses.

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Lidl sued Tesco for trademark, passing off, and copyright infringement over the use of its blue and yellow logo. Lidl's concerns were that Tesco's Clubcard Prices promotion used similar colours and graphics to their branding, which could confuse customers and dilute Lidl's brand.

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Employers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors both externally in the business world to meet the expectations of investors and customers as well as internally, in respect of their employment practices to retain and attract the best talent.

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With the impending King’s coronation, many employers and employees are wondering whether employees are automatically entitled to an extra day off work to mark this occasion.

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In the context of a company acquisition, restrictive covenants can be extremely important for the buyer. These restrictive covenants can help to protect the buyer’s investment in the business by preventing key employees from leaving and taking valuable knowledge or clients with them.

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Employee restrictive covenants are contractual provisions that restrict an employee's activities after they leave a company, with lots of things to consider as an employer.

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On 21 April 2023, Dominic Raab resigned as Deputy Prime Minister Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor, becoming the second minister in Rishi Sunak’s cabinet to be accused of bullying in the workplace.

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