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04 Nov 2015

Modern Slavery Act 2015 - alert

The ‘Transparency in Supply Chains’ provision in the Modern Slavery Act seeks to address the role of businesses in preventing modern slavery from occurring in their supply chains and organisations and came into force on 29 October 2015...

04 Nov 2015

Consultation by RGSB on Strategy

The Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB) has for the first time published a draft strategy intended for the next three years. One of the main responsibilities of the RGSB is to advise the Gambling Commission on what they consider are appropr...

03 Nov 2015

Scotland - Gambling Commission update of guidance

The Gambling Commission has published further guidance aimed at clarifying “the Role of Authorised Persons in Scotland” This is directed towards licensing authorities and Councils in North of the border. As a reminder Authorised Perso...

02 Nov 2015

Kornicis Group buyout

As reported by Propel on Saturday, the Kornicis Group, owner of Jamies and Smollensky’s branded bars and restaurants principally located in the City of London and Canary Wharf, has been sold to a new management team led by Richard Stringer a...

30 Oct 2015

Chambers and Partners 2016 - John Gaunt & Partners accolade

Today has seen the publication of the latest edition of the Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession.  Four partners are particularly mentioned and we top the list of Band 1 firms for licensing. "They are very good. Their biggest strength by m...

28 Oct 2015

Sleeping Rough - 12th November - Sheffield

As part of our 20th anniversary year of charitable fund raising, all 5 partners will be sleeping out and rough in Sheffield throughout the night of 12th November. This is with the aim of raising money for 'Roundabout' – one of our chosen cha...