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Find out what is happening at SMB as we celebrate the achievements of our clients, our community, and our employees.
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9th April 2024
SMB advises DARE Pictures in shareholder acquisition by Asylum Entertainment Group
SMB has advised client Derren Lawford and his company DARE Pictures in a new deal which saw non-scripted production giant, Asylum Entertainment Group, acquire a shareholding in DARE, replacing its original investor.
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8th April 2024 Music
SMB Music Partners listed in Billboard Top Music Lawyers for 2024
Billboard have announced their Top Music Lawyers for 2024 and we are delighted that Partner, Alasdair George, and Head of our Music department, Richard Baskind, have been included on the list.
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3rd April 2024 Family
The Power of
LovePrenuptial AgreementsWhen planning for a wedding, entering into a prenuptial agreement is not usually the first thing on a couple’s to-do-list.
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28th March 2024 Tech, IP & Digital Rights, Media & Communications Disputes, Media
The Journalism Exemption: New Official Guidance from the ICO
For the first time ever, the Information Commissioner’s Office has issued an official Code of Practice for journalists with statutory force under the GDPR.
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25th March 2024 Family
SMB’s Family department announces new partnership with Divorce Assent
SMB’s Family department is delighted to announce a new partnership with Divorce Assent, marking a shift in traditional dispute resolution.
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21st March 2024 Family
Do I have to see my ex at court in family court proceedings?
Tessa and Michael discuss how to make family court proceedings as smooth a process as possible.
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15th March 2024 Media, Dispute Resolution, Media & Communications Disputes
Post Office Scandal Stresses Key Directors Duties Lessons
The recent Post Office Scandal highlights the importance of company directors being bound by specific legal obligations outlined in the Companies Act 2006.
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14th March 2024 Family
How to Prepare for an Initial Meeting with a Family Law Solicitor
Below are some tips to help you feel more at ease and get the most out of your initial meeting.
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13th March 2024 Family
Adopting a Child from Abroad – what is the process and is it just for celebrities?
The CoramIAC (Intercountry Adoption Centre) receive 2,500 enquiries each year from potential parents seeking information about adopting children from abroad.
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