Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR): Resolving family disputes respectfully
The benefits of NCDR, with a focus on the collaborative process.
News & Insights
Home Office Commence Crackdown on Sponsors
The Home Office are set to escalate enforcement action – sponsors should expect a sharp rise in compliance visits and licence revocations.
What is the extent of the Contractor’s design responsibility under a JCT Design & Build Contract?
The recent case of BNP Paribas Depository Services Ltd and another v Briggs & Forrester Engineering Services Ltd [2024] EWHC 2903 (TCC) serves as a timely reminder of the importance of considering the extent of the Contractor’s design responsibility under a JCT Design and Build Contract.
Law Commission Recommends Reform of Law on Financial Remedies on Divorce
The Law Commission have published a scoping report, concluding that there is a need for reform of the current legal framework for financial remedy on divorce and dissolution.
Sponsor licence refusals skyrocket
A spike in the proportion of unsuccessful sponsor licence applications indicates that the Home Office are viewing these applications with more cynicism than ever.
Do small scale redundancies require collective consultation?
The Court of Appeal has clarified when “general workforce consultation” is required in redundancy situations
Protected conversations during a redundancy process
The EAT considers whether pre-termination discussions held by an employer were conducted improperly in an unfair dismissal claim.
Mendy v Manchester City Football Club Ltd: Unlawful deductions from wages
In Mendy v Manchester City Football Club Ltd, footballer Benjamin Mendy brought a claim against his former club Manchester City after it stopped paying his wages following public allegations of sexual offences
Changes to the Post-Licence Priority Service
The Home Office have taken steps to improve the availability of the post-licence priority service, which should make it easier for sponsors to make expedite requests in respect of their licence.
New National Planning Policy Framework published today
Vicky McDonald in our Strategic Land team, and a planning law specialist issues an update. With the Government target to deliver 1.5million homes in the next five years, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is seen as the key to unlocking this delivery.