Olswang News

Olswang welcomes new Pensions Partner Ron Burgess

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

International law firm Olswang has strengthened its pensions offering with the arrival of Ron Burgess, who joined the partnership from 13 May 2013.

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Olswang shares its M2M expertise at Internet of Things event

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

International law firm Olswang is sponsoring the M2M and the Internet of Things event, as part of the Digital Services World Congress in London. On 18 and 19 June, Partners Blanca Escribano and Purvi Parekh, co-heads of Olswang's Telecoms international practice, will be speaking at the event and will share their deep knowledge of the telecoms and technology sectors, as well as highlight the importance of IP and data protection in this burgeoning market.

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Olswang advises key client ITV on the acquisition of The Garden Productions Limited

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

International technology, media and telecoms law firm Olswang has advised long-standing client ITV plc on its acquisition of The Garden Productions Limited ("The Garden"), the independent TV production company and one of the foremost producers of factual entertainment programming, whose biggest hit is "24 Hours in A&E".

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Olswang helps Heron Tower further increase its occupancy rate

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

International law firm Olswang LLP has advised long-standing client Heron International on the signing-up of four new occupiers at its iconic London skyscraper.

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Olswang helps CareerBuilder to acquire leading oil and gas job site

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

International law firm Olswang has advised long-standing client CareerBuilder®, the global leader in human capital solutions, on the acquisition of Oil and Gas Job Search (OilandGasJobSearch.com), as it continues its expansion of niche online job search platforms.

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Olswang helps Calculus Capital to enter leisure market with Mexican restaurant chain

Tue, 07 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

International law firm Olswang has advised Calculus Capital, a specialist private equity investor, on its first investment in the restaurant sector with Mexican-themed Benito's Hat. Calculus' involvement covers most of the £1.4m capital injected into the business to facilitate the roll-out of more restaurants over the next few years.

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Olswang Legal Update: Changes in German tenancy law - energy efficiency, heat supply contracts, rent increases

Thu, 02 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

After long negotiations, the German Bundestag approved a series of measures designed to reform the residential tenancy laws in December 2012. The majority of the new regulations came into effect on 1 May 2013. The measures relate in particular to energy efficiency improvements and heat supply contracts with third parties. Furthermore, the federal states are empowered to lower the maximum permissible rental increase for areas with particularly acute housing shortages.

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Olswang strengthens its leading IP practice with addition of new partner Justin Hill

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Olswang, one of a small handful of "go to" firms for IP in Europe and Asia, has boosted its leading IP Practice with the hire of Dr Justin Hill. The news comes as Olswang has been recognised by leading legal directory Chambers & Partners as one of only 3 band 1 IP firms (London) in its 2013 UK edition.

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Olswang acts for F&C REIT in acquisition of £250m shopping centre portfolio

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Olswang advised long-standing client F&C REIT in a transaction to acquire the Dollar shopping centre portfolio in a club deal from the Grosvenor Estate for a total consideration of approximately £250 million.

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Olswang wins European Outsourcing Advisory of the Year 2013 Award

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT

International law firm Olswang has been recognised as European Outsourcing Advisory of the Year 2013 by the European Outsourcing Association (EOA)

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