Burges Salmon LLP

Our Corporate and M&A team has advised Finland-based UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of self-adhesive paper and film products, on its £146m acquisition of Metamark, a UK-based manufacturer and distributor of graphics solutions. See our press release: https://bsalmon.us/4aMhRU0 #CorporateLaw #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateFinance

What have been the trends in public sector High Court litigation in England & Wales in the last decade? We're excited to announce that our latest report, in collaboration with Solomonic, focused on navigating public sector High Court litigation in England and Wales, is coming soon. Register your interest here: https://buff.ly/4aPkbty #PublicSector #Litigation #HighCourt #LegalInsights #Data Tom Whittaker Alice Gillie Gemma Ludgate Charlotte Whitaker John Houlden Ian Tucker

ICYMI ➡ Last week we launched our Six Pillars of ESG video series which looks to distil the broad issues surrounding ESG, into actionable and practical steps. With an ever-changing landscape, new regulations coming and a greater need for transparency and authenticity, how are you identifying the priority areas where you might need support? Explore our insights to understand how we can help: https://buff.ly/4hhjTOx #SixPillars #ESG #SupplyChain #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #BurgesSalmon #LegalAdvice

Alongside our co-host, Vysiion Limited, we are holding an exclusive cyber-security themed breakfast event on Tuesday 1 April. This event is an exciting opportunity for industry professionals to exchange insights, discuss and learn about emerging trends and network with peers. Our speakers will provide expert perspectives on the latest in cyber security. The event will cover critical topics, including: - Cyber Regulations - Cyber Aware Culture - Cyber Resilience Planning - Supply Chain Resilience - Securing the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure. For more information and to register your interest in attending, please see here: https://buff.ly/4gv75mq We look forward to seeing you there! #CyberSecurity #Technology #Event #Cyber

2024 was a busy year for our Net Zero Energy team, working on the full range of #netzero and #energy projects: from wind, solar and battery storage through to involvement in nationally significant hydrogen and carbon capture projects and everything in between. For more information, visit our Net Zero page: https://buff.ly/3Q2l74j Here is a round-up of some of our Net Zero Energy highlights:

The Planning and Compulsory Purchase team within our Built Environment sector group advised Cardiff Parkway Developments on a new business district and railway station in Cardiff East, which was granted planning permission by the Welsh Government last week. It is the first of six stations proposed by the South East Wales Transport Commission to receive the go-ahead. The new scheme, Cardiff Parkway, will form part of a 90,000sqm business district that could support up to 6,000 jobs, and provide a sustainable transport hub that will promote active travel and easy access to frequent rail services. Located equidistant between Cardiff and Newport, Cardiff Parkway will allow passengers to travel to the centres of Cardiff and Newport in seven minutes. The improved transport links will support local communities with access to more services and create new employment opportunities whilst reducing traffic and environmental impact. Leading on the project was Alex Minhinick and Philip Beer with the team providing planning, real estate and rail expertise. For the full story, read our press release: https://bsalmon.us/40ZIRw2 #Planning #Transport #ConnectingCommunities #Wales

In a transaction led by Jonathan Eves and Will Penfold, our Corporate and M&A team advised GCP Infrastructure Investments Limited on the sale of two operational onshore wind farms to OnPath Energy. With a combined generating capacity of 28MW, Pates Hill Wind Farm, in West Lothian, and Milton Keynes Wind Farm, benefit from Renewable Obligation subsidy support and have been operational since 2010. The disposal has generated day one proceeds of £16.5 million for GCP, with a further £1.3 million linked to achieving project milestones. The deal reinforces GCP’s commitment to its capital allocation policy and illustrates the attractive risk-adjusted returns it achieves for its shareholders. For the full story, read our press release: https://bsalmon.us/3WOJhCX #Corporate #WindPower #Infrastructure

The landscape for ESG adoption in the UK is evolving rapidly, with significant regulatory changes on the horizon. Transparency and accountability are more critical than ever. Whatever stage of your ESG journey you are at, integrating ESG across your business presents unique challenges, and businesses must develop tailored solutions; there's no one size fits all approach. Our Six Pillars of ESG series provide a clear framework for the legal support you may need and distil broad issues into actionable steps. Watch our series to understand how you could benefit from focusing on these six key areas to integrate ESG effectively and authentically: https://bsalmon.us/4gg0ImR #SixPillars #ESG #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #BurgesSalmon #LegalAdvice

We're excited to kick off our 2025 Planning and Compulsory Purchase webinar series with a deep dive into the latest updates to the DCO regime on 12 February. Join us for an engaging session with Sarah Sutherland, Alex Minhinick, Laura Fuller, and Maelor James, who will share their insights on how these changes impact DCOs in practice. They'll cover the NPPF changes, the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, and key judgments from the Courts. Register for our webinar now: https://buff.ly/4hSysbp #DCOUpdates #Webinar #Planning #Event

In our latest #employmentlaw update, we look at new rights to neonatal care leave and pay, a new corporate criminal offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’, a potentially important holiday pay development and much more. Read here: https://buff.ly/4ghbmda #emplaw #ukemplaw