Shoosmiths LLP

On 4 September 2024, the Cabinet Office published further guidance on the Procurement Act 2023 (the ‘Act’) which is now due to “go live” on 24 February 2025. The new guidance covers contract modifications under the Manage phase of the commercial pathway. Contract modifications may need to be made to reflect commercial reality, as demands and circumstances change throughout the lifetime of the contract. Modifications may only be made if at least one of the ten grounds set out in section 74 and Schedule 8 to the Act applies...

HR teams have a lot on their plate, but a key priority for 2024 is undoubtedly protecting the employee brand proposition. Our 2024 online programme is focused on supporting HR teams to do just this, equipping them with the tools they need to protect the employee brand proposition of the organisations they work for. Our latest webinar focused on what organisations need to do to manage conflicting protected beliefs. The key takeaway points are set out below: Top tips for preventing discrimination and improving DE&I Clearly set out expectations in terms of behaviours, rights and responsibilities in your polices and ensure these are kept up to date...

Shoosmiths has supported Watkin Jones in securing its plans for what will become Scotland's tallest residential building.The law firm advised the developer and manager of residential for-rent properties on its recent planning agreement for The Àrd - a 784-bed, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) led mixed-use development, part of the regeneration of Portcullis House, a brownfield site at Charing Cross, Glasgow. Glasgow City Council approved the plans for the 36-storey development, which will feature a range of high-quality amenities and a ground-floor café open to both residents and the public...

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised pan-European private equity firm Nimbus Investments (Nimbus) on its acquisition of National Floorcoverings Group, a Yorkshire based floor coverings company which has been under family ownership for more than 60 years.The transaction represents Nimbus's first UK investment out of its new Fund V investment vehicle following the successful exits of two UK manufacturing businesses earlier in the year. A multi-disciplinary team of experts from Shoosmiths advised on the deal, led by corporate partner James Foster and supported by principal associate Sophie Davies and associates Emily Egan, Maria Foanta and Amy Walton...