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Permitted Development: conversion of commercial buildings to flats

Permitted Development: conversion of commercial buildings to flats

We take a look at the planning aspects of the conversion of commercial buildings to residential use. This is Part 1 of a three part series looking at residential conversions.

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“Off the record?”

“Off the record?”

Katie Burley sets out a guide on how to approach protected conversations.

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Does unequal pay equal discrimination?

Does unequal pay equal discrimination?

We explore whether a failure to enhance shared parental leave was discriminatory.

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Value of claims

Value of claims

Ian Machray highlights the value of injury to feelings.

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Don’t look back in anger…

Don’t look back in anger…

Take care with grievances from former employees.

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Recent Caselaw Guidance on Applications to Remove Executors and Trustees

Recent Caselaw Guidance on Applications to Remove Executors and Trustees

At Field Seymour Parkes we are seeing ever increasing numbers of disputes between executors/trustees and beneficiaries, and clients seeking the removal of a trustee/executor. Katharine Riley, Head of Will Disputes and Contentious Probate reviews a recent case which summarises the principles and procedure.

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Saying goodbye to section 21?

Saying goodbye to section 21?

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FSP advises on management buy out of V.N.A. Trucks Limited

FSP advises on management buy out of V.N.A. Trucks Limited

Field Seymour Parkes has advised the management team of V.N.A. Trucks Limited on securing growth capital from Arbuthnot Bank.

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Required reporting reforms?

Required reporting reforms?

We report on a series of recommendations to improve gender pay gap reporting.

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An absolute right?

An absolute right?

Ian Machray explores whether employers can exercise absolute discretion regarding bonus payments.

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Don’t breathe a sigh of relief yet!

Don’t breathe a sigh of relief yet!

Our employment team discusses when an employee can bring a claim outside the statutory time limits.

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Why Make a Will

Why Make a Will

10 Reasons to Make a Will.

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