Trusts – could they help you?
John Pengilley, an Associate Solicitor in the BPE Private Wealth team, explains what a Trust is, how it can be used and why it’s important to get expert advice before setting one up.
Improve your cyber resilience with Digital Assurance as a Service
The internet, digital technology and the infrastructure that underpins it have become fundamental to the success of most businesses, transforming the way we communicate and the critical systems we rely on.
BPE Solicitors and Bamboo Technology Group introduce Digital Assurance as a Service
Cheltenham-based commercial law firm BPE Solicitors and ICT managed services provider Bamboo Technology Group have created an innovative, technical and legal service that builds your operational and cyber resilience.
Waitrose v Asda – an ‘essential’ trade mark claim?
In this article, Riyaz and Santos consider the recent dispute stemming from Asda’s proposed launch of its new ‘Just Essentials’ range, which Waitrose believe infringes their ‘Essential Waitrose’ trade mark.
Stress Awareness Month
Stress is present in every workplace, but it is particularly prevalent in the law due to the high-pressure, high-responsibility nature of the industry. BPE Solicitors has put into practice a number of measures to help combat stress in the workplace, ranging from financial wellbeing resources to an open and inclusive culture.
BPE Solicitors and Gloucester Rugby Club relationship grows further
BPE Solicitors are delighted to announce that they that they will continue to be an Official Business Partner of Gloucester Rugby and are now the sole sponsor of the popular Gloucester Rugby Business Club
Time for tech firms to stop marking their own homework? An analysis of the Online Safety Bill.
In this article, Christine Jackson examines the Online Safety Bill, proposed legislation introducing new obligations on tech firms and their managers, as well as new powers for Ofcom, as the designated online safety regulator.
A heart full of fundraising at BPE Solicitors
Almost 70 members of staff at Cheltenham-based BPE Solicitors took part in a 10-day step challenge in aid of the British Heart Foundation, raising £920 which BPE has doubled to £1,840, for the cardiovascular research charity in the process.
How BPE is leading the way in the future of data sharing
Sarah Kenshall, Technology Partner at BPE Solicitors, discusses the huge potential of data trusts and explains why they are a good approach to meeting the demand for sharing data across public, private and third sector organisations.
Ed Sheeran – Out of Shape over Copyright Infringement Claim?
Ed Sheeran, the world famous singer-songwriter was accused of copyright infringement by two other songwriters, Sami Chokri and Ross O’Donoghue over Ed Sheeran’s 2017 hit song ‘Shape of You’ which became the year’s best selling single and remains the most-played song of all time on Spotify.
Two new faces at BPE Solicitors
We are welcoming two new solicitors to BPE: Simon Wain joins as Head of Construction and Engineering and Philip Allen joins the Private Wealth department
‘No fault divorce’ is now a reality
Helen Cankett, a Partner in the BPE Family team, explains what the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 is and how separating couples will benefit from it.
