Getting a set of heads of terms that fairly describe the terms of a new letting is a balancing act. Too little detail in the heads of terms and you risk encountering unforeseen commercial or practical obstacles in a transaction when you are already well advanced in your legal negotiations. Too much detail at the heads of terms stage and you risk wasting time by ‘rehearsing’ the negotiation of the deal itself.
We analyse a case on whether massaging an employee’s shoulders was found to be sexual harassment.
We explore whether vegetarianism can qualify as a ‘philosophical’ belief for the purposes of discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
Where employees bring contractual redundancy claims, does their statutory redundancy entitlement count towards the cap on breach of contract claims?
Lauren Walker, an associate in the Real Estate team, looks at the importance of understanding the different types of title which can be given when land is registered at the Land Registry.
This article examines the recent EU decision declaring invalid a trade mark for the shape of a lego brick.
Lauren Walker, a associate in the Real Estate Team, looks at the importance of understanding and complying with HMO licensing requirements.
Imelda Reddington summarises the latest government plans for immigration rules in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Our employment team explains an important decision for those with employees who work part of a year.
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.