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Global Legal Network Global Advocaten Unveils Rebrand and Launches New Website
We are delighted to announce that our international legal network, Global Advocaten, has launched a…
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Updated Guidance on Fire and Rehire
The Government has published its response to the consultation on Dismissal and Re-Engagement and has issued an updated version of the Code of Practice.
Re Avanti Communications Limited – Is your security fixed or floating?
The recent case of Re Avanti Communications Limited (in administration) [2023] EWHC 940 (Ch) (“Re Avanti”), provided helpful insight on the categorisation of fixed and floating charges in debentures, and whether including a right to dispose of secured assets in limited circumstances automatically prohibits a charge from being a fixed charge.
When can fiduciary duties arise between commercial parties?
Although it is unusual for fiduciary duties to arise in purely commercial relationships, the High Court has recently found that a fiduciary duty did exist between two businesses collaborating over a sales lead.
EU plans to strengthen consumers’ rights for repairing defective goods
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have recently announced their provisional deal on a stronger “right to repair” for consumers with a view to creating a more sustainable and circular economy.
Relief? What Relief? HMRC getting tough on incorporation relief
A recent article on the Chartered Institute for Taxation’s website, highlights the increasing crackdown on…
Recruitment and Discrimination
Did an oral job interview discriminate against a disabled applicant with a stammer?
Data Privacy and Cyber Security Outlook 2024
Privacy and Data Security Developments in 2024 – what should organisations be looking out for?
Exercising options over land and paying deposits
Michael Higgin, who leads our Strategic Land team, comments on the IAA Vehicle Services Limited case and looks at the treatment of conditional completions and the payment of deposits in relation to option exercise contracts.
Re-introduction of Employment Tribunal Fees
The Government has commenced a consultation on the reintroduction of fees in the Employment Tribunal (ET) and the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT).
The limits of limitation: the court’s discretion in applications to substitute parties after limitation has expired
Background A claim was issued by the claimant at the 11th hour under the Consumer…
Writing the Future – Settling Unknown Employment Claims
Scotland’s supreme civil court has ruled on whether unknown future claims can be settled under the Equality Act.
Butler v Butler and Needs Cases
Duncan Lomax, a Solicitor in our Family team, considers the recent judgement in Butler v Butler and “needs” cases on divorce.
