Insights
- Family Law
Who pays the lay advocate?
In recent years, a common problem has arisen in family cases where one or more of the parties requires the assistance of an intermediary or lay ...
- Commercial Law
Does the Coronavirus outbreak constitute ‘Force Majeure’?
The recent outbreak of the Coronavirus has had considerable impact on the public life and business operations in and with China. As the outbreak does ...
- Employment Law
How should employers deal with COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The government publishes daily updates at 2pm with the latest stats and advice. The risk level is currently identified as moderate. How can I reduce ...
- Commercial Law
Directors Duties – I’m expected to do what?!
Setting up a limited company, becoming a director and running a company is a big step in the world of business which carries a heavy weight in terms ...
- Commercial Conveyancing
- Residential Conveyancing
Desmond Higgins and the Commissioners for HMRC
Desmond Higgins and the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, [2019] EWCA Civ 1860. Capital Gains Tax (CTG) is always a factor to ...
- Employment Law
Ethical Veganism is a Philosophical Belief!
An employment tribunal has today ruled that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief and therefore should be protected under the Equality Act 2010. ...
- Employment Law
The Work Christmas Party: How to ensure you still have a job the next day
Our Christmas tradition has always been to write an article aimed at employers, giving guidance on how to prepare for the work Christmas party and ...
- Commercial Law
Should I have a Shareholders Agreement?
Many limited companies elect to put together a ‘shareholders agreement’ when their company is incorporated. For some companies, they are a ...
- Employment Law
Workplace Relationships – Should they be permitted?
The recent high-profile departure of Steve Easterbrook, the Chief Executive of the fast food chain McDonalds, has sparked debate on whether employers ...
- Employment Law
Equal Opportunities – The benefits for an employer in getting it right
A recent Employment Tribunal decision has found in favour of two Claimants in their discrimination claims against both their employer, Capita, and ...