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Thomas Cooper act in the transfer of Kevin Theophile-Catherine from Rennes to Cardiff City of the English Premier League

31 Aug 13 Contributor: David Brown

David Brown advises the player’s agent in relation to French U21 international defender Kevin Theophile-Catherine’s move to Premier League newcomers Cardiff City. BBC Sports News Sky Sports News Sky Sports News 2

Ernesto Rivera set out an overview of recent Spanish law changes

13 Jun 13 Contributor: Ernesto Rivera

On 10 May 2013 the Royal Decree 270/2013 of 19 April 2013 came into force in Spain concerning the certificate evidencing insurance cover or other financial security in respect of civil liability for passengers in the event of maritime accidents.

Global Trade Review – May/ June 2013

20 May 13 Contributor: Grant Eldred

Global Trade Review May/June 2013 issue, looks at the Basel III, FATCA and compliance with global sanctions are some of the salient trends highlighted by lawyers active in the trade finance market today. Grant Eldred contributed his expertise to the feature.

Proyecto de Ley de Navegación Marítima

15 Apr 13 Contributor: Ernesto Rivera

Proyecto de Ley de Navegación Marítima (Autores: Ernesto Rivera and Javier Hernández Valenciano)

Monthly Legal Focus: Shipping & Maritime (Shipping disputes & Arbitration)

16 Jun 12 Contributor: Mark Sachs

Mark Sachs in Monthly Legal Focus: Shipping & Maritime (Shipping disputes & Arbitration)

Posidonia 2012 Sailing Team video

16 May 12

The Thomas Cooper Posidonia Sailing Team in action. A video from 2012.

Thomas Cooper Factortame Report

16 Dec 11 Contributor: Nicholas Green

Factortame transformed the legal relationship between the European Union and its Member States. By granting to individuals the right to sue their governments for breaching EU law, even if the breach embodied in privacy legislation, the European Court of Justice has placed a highly effective weapon in the hands of European citizens.

Graham Wood v Esso Petroleum Limited

10 Oct 11

Thomas Cooper’s Marine & Commercial Litigation Department represented the Defendant in the case of Graham Wood v. Esso Petroleum Company Limited [2011] EWHC 1876 (QB) in the High Court.

Thomas Cooper deny internet rumours that Steed Malbranque has quit football to care for his son

07 Sep 11 Contributor: David Brown

Thomas Cooper deny internet rumours that Steed Malbranque  has quit football to care for his son.  Thomas Cooper act for Steed Malbranque’s agent and have released a statement to the press seeking to stop further incorrect speculation as to the health of Steed’s family (06.09.11).  The full quote follows: “Steed has read with concern the […]

Thomas Cooper voted in top 3 for Best Law Firm

05 Aug 11 Contributor: Grant Eldred

Thomas Cooper voted in top 3 for Best Law Firm category for Trade Finance in the 2011 Trade & Forfeiting Review Awards – with 30 categories and winners decided solely by Trade & Forfaiting Review reader votes.