News & Insights
Remarriage Trap – What is it and How to Avoid
Thinking about remarrying? Before you say “I do” again, make sure your finances are fully finalised.
DCoS Delays in the Care Sector
The Home Office are applying increased scrutiny to DCoS applications made by applicants operating in the Care sector. Why?
Data (Use and Access) Bill – current outlook
The UK Government’s Data Use and Access Bill 2024 (DUA Bill) seeks to reform the UK GDPR and DPA 2018. We take a look at some of its key features.
Sellers should Beware of Moths!
Julia Mactear, Legal Director in our Property Litigation team looks at the cost to a seller of being “economical with the truth” about a pest infestation in a luxury development property
Right to Work – can you check clipped passports?
An update to Right to Work guidance has confirmed, among other things, whether clipped British and Irish passports are acceptable evidence of Right to Work status.
New ACAS guidance on neurodiversity published
ACAS have recently published some long-awaited guide to help employers understand their obligations to neurodiverse employees, increase awareness and to encourage “neuroinclusive” workplaces.
New statutory right to paid neonatal leave comes into effect on 6 April 2025
From 6 April 2025, eligible employees will have a ‘day one’ right to take up to 12 weeks’ paid neonatal care leave under the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023
IR35 and Off-Payroll – More small businesses, fewer tax responsibilities?
The definition of a small business is set to widen from 6 April 2025. As such, fewer businesses will be responsible for status determinations and tax deductions under IR35 rules.
Corporate liability for failure to prevent fraud
Bill Dixon, a Partner in our Dispute Resolution & Litigation team, gives an update on implementation of the new criminal offence of failing to prevent fraud.
Could you be unknowingly exporting goods to Russia? New sanctions guidance has been published for UK businesses
New guidance has been published by the Department for Business and Trade and the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation to help UK businesses avoid exporting goods to Russia in contravention of Russian sanctions.
Neurodiversity Guidance: Breaking Barriers into the Neurotypical Family Justice System
On 30 January 2025, the Family Justice Council published guidance for legal practitioners working with neurodiverse users of the Family Justice System.