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Five Questions VCs Should Ask About IP Before They Invest
Intellectual property diligence too often starts with the wrong question: how many patents does the company have? For venture investors, that is rarely the most revealing answer. The real issue is whether the founders understand IP as a strategic asset — something that protects ownership, supports freedom to operate, strengthens the commercial moat and increases the company’s value before the next funding round.
United Kingdom IP
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HGF Ltd
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Autumn Estate Planning Health Check: Is Your Planning Still Fit For Purpose?
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United Kingdom Family
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Brodies
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How Data Center Financing Rewrites The Rulebook
Surging AI demand is creating unprecedented demand for capital, driving a major need for new data center capacity. This analysis explores how data center financing structures are evolving to address different stages of infrastructure development, from land acquisition and construction through to long-term capital markets takeout, examining the unique challenges of AI-focused facilities and the sophisticated blend of real estate, infrastructure, and structured credit approaches required.
United Kingdom Finance
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A&O Shearman
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The UK’s Defence Commitment Is Sending Markets A Signal
The UK's £15 billion defence spending increase represents a pivotal shift in how defence innovation will be financed, positioning private capital as essential to modernizing military capabilities. As regulatory barriers ease and investment flows into dual-use technologies, AI, and autonomous systems, questions emerge about whether market infrastructure can keep pace with government ambition. The intersection of public procurement, private investment, and national security regulation will determine if t
United Kingdom Finance
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Goodwin Procter LLP
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Technology Report 2026 – Ireland: Country Of Choice For Tech Investment
Ireland leads Europe as the top destination for data and technology investment, with 57% of respondents rating it highly suitable—surpassing Germany, the Netherlands, France, and the UK. The factors driving this competitive advantage have evolved significantly since 2021, with organisations now prioritising proximity to customers, ease of doing business, and tax incentives over regulatory considerations.
United Kingdom Technology
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William Fry
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Backing British: Can The UK Become The Leading Destination For Defence Investment?
The UK Government has unveiled a £298bn Defence Investment Plan alongside a £50bn Defence Export Fund, signaling a strategic shift toward mainstream defence investment opportunities. From space infrastructure and munitions manufacturing to AI innovation and real estate development, these initiatives are creating diverse entry points for private capital across the defence sector.
United Kingdom Government
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Travers Smith LLP
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SFDR 2.0 – Council Of The EU Negotiating Position: Broadly Welcome Changes, But Will They Survive Trilogue?
The Council of the European Union has published its negotiating position on SFDR 2.0, introducing significant changes including an opt-out for professional investor-only AIFs and clarifications on private asset eligibility. Will these broadly welcome amendments survive the upcoming trilogue negotiations with the European Parliament and Commission, and what does this mean for the timeline of implementation now expected in mid- to late-2029?
United Kingdom Commercial
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Travers Smith LLP
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