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Our employment team reports on a significant GDPR fine issued for relying on employee consent to processing.

There may be some truth in the maxim “fail to prepare, prepare to fail” but for many organisations planning for a no-deal Brexit is easier said than done. We look at a few of the key issues to consider.

A developer has offered to build me an amazing new house on my land – what should I consider?

We conclude our review of legal issues arising upon the conversion of commercial buildings to residential use. In this, the third and final article in our series, our commercial property partner Richard Higgs considers the ‘leasehold enfranchisement’ aspects.

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has amended its guidance on the time limit for responding to a subject access request (SAR).

We report on government proposals to reduce ill health-related job loss.

Ian Machray explores whether an employee’s secret recording of a meeting is likely to amount to misconduct.

Which party is responsible after a TUPE transfer?

The Real Estate team looks at the rights which can benefit and burden property and explains why more than a superficial examination is required to uncover their true extent.

Vicky McDonald, Associate in our real estate team, brings your attention to sensible improvements to Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) that are set to come into effect shortly, that will provide some help to developers in addressing the homes shortage.

Michael Higgin highlights a recent Stamp Duty Land Tax case, where the taxpayer avoided the 3% additional dwelling SDLT surcharge.