8/21/2026 1:21:55 PM A step too far? UKIPO rejects CROCS shape mark application By Charlene Nelson A recent UKIPO decision shows why even famous product shapes, like the Crocs clog, face significant hurdles in securing trade mark...
8/21/2026 1:21:50 PM What are Family Investment Companies and how can you use them? By Robert Davies Melissa Story In the ever-evolving landscape of wealth management, new methods are required to help families grow and protect their assets across...
8/21/2026 1:21:44 PM Inheritance tax changes for business owners: are you prepared? By Robert Davies Since April 2026, business owners may have been increasingly exposed to potential inheritance tax (IHT) charges on their shareholdings....
8/18/2026 1:13:53 PM Foot Anstey joins Law Beats Cancer to support life-saving research By Anna Phillips Foot Anstey is proud to support Law Beats Cancer, a profession-wide initiative helping to fund and accelerate life-saving cancer research...
8/7/2026 1:12:49 PM Foot Anstey advises CDS Superstores on £190 million refinancing facility By Katie-Jane Rees Avril McCammon Hayley Steel Imam Qazi Sonya Zywko +2 more... Show less Foot Anstey acted as lead counsel to CDS Superstores on its £190 million investment, supporting growth across its portfolio of retail...
8/5/2026 1:10:38 PM Court of Appeal provides welcome clarity on mortgagee exclusion clauses By James Clark Adrian Noviss Last year, the High Court ruled against Westminster City Council on the interpretation of a historic mortgagee exclusion clause (“MEC“)...
8/5/2026 1:06:46 PM Discretionary trusts: Can beneficiaries challenge trustee decisions? A cautionary tale for the Harcourt family By Elizabeth Ware The role of a discretionary trustee carries significant responsibilities. Trustees must exercise their discretion properly, take into...
8/4/2026 1:09:07 PM Ep. 14: How the legal profession is taking on cancer By Anna Phillips The Power of Good, our popular podcast series, explores social value in its many forms – how it’s created, why it’s important and the...