Due Diligence & GDPR: factors to consider for staying compliant during a corporate transaction

What does the coming into force of the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) mean for those in the Mergers & Acquisitions world carrying out due diligence? Does it require change for the way in which the sheer amount of data is shared?

Shareholders' Agreements - an ineffective right of first refusal

In the recent case of United Co Rusal Plc v Crispian Investments Ltd [2018] EWHC 2415 (Comm), the High Court held that a right of first refusal (ROFR) procedure in a shareholders' agreement had not been validly instigated.

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Forbes Solicitors Advises C.G.Turnbull Holdings Limited on New Wine Bar

Forbes Solicitors' Corporate Team has advised C.G.Turnbull Holdings Limited (CGT) in its partnership with Lytham Wine Company Limited (LWC), which has resulted in the expansion of the Barrique Wine Bar & Deli brand.

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Forbes Solicitors Advises Acumen Financial Partnership Over Wyre Deal

Forbes Solicitors have advised West Lancashire-based independent financial adviser Acumen Financial Partnership over the acquisition of Wyre Investment and Financial Management based in Pilling.

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Forbes Solicitors Celebrates Legal 500 and Chambers Successes

Forbes Solicitors is celebrating after receiving 67 nominations, ranking as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.

The Corporate Team at Forbes were praised for delivering 'fast response times' and demonstrating 'impressive industry knowledge'.