Our policies and procedures within a business are the foundation of our relationships with our employees and it is vital that should a policy change, our employees are updated and supported in order to achieve any change in request. This brings us to the...
Directors are responsible for running a company and making decisions about its management. They have a number of different legal duties including to act in good faith, exercise reasonable care, and promote the interests of the company. Some Directors may...
Dividing your matrimonial assets in a divorce will be difficult and complex depending on the assets accumulated during your marriage. This can be more complicated if there is a business. Sam Miles , Partner in our Family Law team, discusses...
Building and construction disputes can be stressful, and one of the problems is knowing where to start. Evidence is about proving what happened and provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate that an agreement was made on a certain date or the...
Working with your employees who have a disability is crucial to ensure they feel supported in their role, improving their productivity levels and loyalty to your organisation, as well as reducing the risk of tribunal claims against you in the future. ...
Consultancy agreements are used by businesses to engage the services of an individual without forming an employment relationship. Our Employment Law team here reviews the different types of consultancy agreements, their benefits and drawbacks, before...
It is tempting for the outsider to believe that all construction contracts are the same – they are not. This can lead to both construction disputes and a waste of valuable time, energy and cost. Getting the contract right is vital before you start...
Managing your employees while they are on sick leave can be tricky; ensuring the right level of contact to make them feel they are still part of the organisation while not being checked up on. How should employers act however if an employee on sick...
A recent case heard by the Employment Appeal Tribunal, Maya Forstater v CGD Europe 2021 established that ‘gender critical’ beliefs, such as the belief that there are only two sexes and that individuals cannot change their sex, are protected...
Adjusting to a new way of working over the last year has been a challenging one for employers and employees, particularly if you have vulnerable or at risk employees. Making the right decisions for their health and safety as well as their mental...
Over the past year and a half employers have had to make many adjustments and comply with ever evolving rules regarding subjects such as lockdown, furlough, and working from home. Our Employment Law team provide an update on these areas of employment law...
Making the decision to de-merge your company will be a significant one and choosing the right structure to suit you and your company objectives will require time and the appropriate legal advice. Stacey Browne, Company Commercial Solicitor, explains...
The use of the hazardous material asbestos may have been made illegal years ago, however we are still unfortunately seeing the effects of exposure to asbestos in the form of mesothelioma . This type of cancer shows no sign of reducing. In...
Furlough leave has certainly been a learning curve both employers and employees alike and we are beginning to see the Employment Tribunal rule on certain issues. Today, our Employment Law team review the case of Mr Francesco Accattatis v Fortuna...