News & Insights
Increasing focus for ESG
A look at ESG and how increasing momentum in this area is likely to affect businesses going forward.
Varying or Terminating Employment?
Does a unilateral change in employment terms mean that the employment contract has been varied, or terminated?
Is it Unfair to Push Back an Employee’s Termination Date?
Did the repeated extension of a termination date, and failing to allow a second appeal at the end of those extensions, result in an unfair dismissal?
Massive Increases in Fines for Businesses Employing Illegal Workers
The Home Office is increasing the maximum fines which can be levied against businesses for employing illegal migrant workers.
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations – Implications and considerations for existing commercial tenants
Marcus Francis, a Partner in our Real Estate team, considers how the MEES Regulations can impact tenants of commercial properties
Twitter changes its name to X – trade mark considerations
Earlier this year, it was announced that Elon Musk had bought Twitter and intended to make the platform multifunctional. As part of this rebrand, the name of the platform has been changed to “X” and a new logo, which is a stylised version of the letter “X,” has been implemented.
New Law to Protect Citizenship Rights for Generation of Children
A generation of children born in the UK to EU parents have had their rights protected by new legislation.
UK and Canada Extend Youth Mobility Schemes
The UK and Canada have signed a new agreement, expanding on their reciprocal youth mobility visa schemes.
Construction and Fishing Jobs Added to Shortage Occupation List
Various jobs in the construction and fishing industries have been added to the Shortage Occupation List, reducing visa application fees and minimum salary requirements.