Business Law
A new approach to employee relations
Helen Russell, HR Consultant at Harrison Drury, outlines ways to attract and retain valuable employees in the current difficult economic climate. With the war for talent, skills shortages and the…
Harrison Drury supports buyout at Preston-based luxury…
A North West based retailer and installer of luxury and bespoke fireplaces has been acquired by a member of its management team, in a deal supported by Harrison Drury's corporate…
New fire safety regulations – your responsibilities…
David Edwards and Terry Griffin from Harrison Drury’s regulatory and compliance team highlight the latest regulations that have come into force following the recommendations of the Independent Grenfell Tower Inquiry,…
Fish farm targets Yorkshire expansion after securing…
One of the oldest fish farms in the UK has expanded with a third site after securing a 15-year lease with the Environment Agency. The lease has enabled Costa Spring…
How to support employees’ financial wellbeing during…
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) cites that money worries affect 47 per cent of UK employees. HR consultant Helen Russell from our employment law team offers a…
Employment law update: What to look for…
The new year brings with it a swathe of proposed changes and revisions to employment law. Senior associate solicitor Katy Parkinson and trainee Hannah Pinder from Harrison Drury’s employment law…
Harrison Drury’s High Court victory highlights issue…
In a recent judgment, where Harrison Drury successfully acted for the claimant, His Honour Judge Pearce emphasised the importance of complying with PD57AC and the potential sanctions solicitors face if…
Building Safety Act 2022: A summary of…
In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, and drafted in response to the proposals set out in Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire…
Work Christmas parties: Celebrating the festive season…
It is anticipated that, after several years of Christmas celebrations restricted by COVID-19, many offices will be arranging large parties this year. HR consultant Helen Russell and trainee solicitor Hannah…
Can employers monitor employees? Proposed new guidance…
As part of its latest guidance on employment practices and data protection, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released new draft guidance concerning employee monitoring. Partner David Edwards from Harrison…
New food labelling requirements delayed: An update…
David Edwards and Charles Mather from Harrison Drury’s regulatory team outline the latest update regarding food labelling for companies in the UK. The UK Government has extended the new post-Brexit…
Covid-19 Bounce Back Loan scheme: the implications…
With more than 10% of Bounce Back Loans estimated to be fraudulent by The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Harrison Drury’s regulatory team provides an overview of…
