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TUPE – the requirement for there to be an “economic entity” pursuing an “economic activity”

TUPE – the requirement for there to be an “economic entity” pursuing an “economic activity”

In Bicknell and another v NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Commissioning Board, the Employment Appeal Tribunal found that the merger of six clinical commissioning groups did not constitute a “relevant transfer” giving rise to protection under TUPE, as the groups were not pursuing an economic activity.

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Switch to an eVisa now!

Switch to an eVisa now!

Everyone who proves their immigration status in the UK using a physical document is required to switch to an electronic visa by the end of this year.

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HR Networking Forum – September 2024 (in-person)

HR Networking Forum – September 2024 (in-person)

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FSP advises on the sale of land for 104 new homes

FSP advises on the sale of land for 104 new homes

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Force majeure: what are the alternatives?

Force majeure: what are the alternatives?

The Supreme Court recently confirmed that using the term “reasonable endeavours” in a force majeure clause does not mean oblige a party to accept the other’s alternative arrangements. So, what happens next?

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FSP advises shareholders of Chris Knott Insurance Consultants on sale to Jensten Group

FSP advises shareholders of Chris Knott Insurance Consultants on sale to Jensten Group

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Consequences of a partnership dissolution

Consequences of a partnership dissolution

What happens to partnership assets on a dissolution in the absence of agreement?

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Reversal of changes to the Financial Promotions Order 2005

Reversal of changes to the Financial Promotions Order 2005

High-net-worth and sophisticated investor criteria – what’s all the fuss about?

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Right to Work Audits

Right to Work Audits

With increasing penalties and the introduction of eVisas, it is more important than ever that you carry out your Right to Work checks correctly. Callum De Freitas explains how we can help.

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Field Seymour Parkes Recognised as Top Tier Firm in Private Wealth Law

Field Seymour Parkes Recognised as Top Tier Firm in Private Wealth Law

Field Seymour Parkes has been ranked as a top tier firm for Private Wealth Law in the latest edition of the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2024 alongside the head of the firm’s Will Disputes and Contentious Probate team also being ranked in the top tier for Private Wealth Disputes in the Thames Valley.

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Irish Citizens’ New Route to British Citizenship

Irish Citizens’ New Route to British Citizenship

A new Act of Parliament entitles Irish citizens to register for British citizenship.

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Most Collateral Warranties will not be a construction contract, says Supreme Court

Most Collateral Warranties will not be a construction contract, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a collateral warranty is not a “construction contract” for the purposes of the section 104(1) of Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (Construction Act 1996). This means parties do not have any statutory right at any time to adjudicate any dispute under it.

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