Understanding the role of the accountant when a company is insolvent
Peter Barlow, a solicitor in our insolvency team, and Chris Bristow, a senior insolvency expert at Scotland Liquidators, part of Begbies Traynor Group, look at the role an accountant plays when…
Déjà vu as the Renters’ Reform Bill comes round again in King’s Speech
The new government has affirmed its commitment to the Renters’ (Reform) Bill in today's King's Speech. Ros Monk in our property dispute resolution team looks at the implications for landlords…
Employment law changes in the King’s Speech – How they will affect your business
The King’s Speech, which set out the new Labour government’s legislative agenda for the next parliament, included reference to the heavily anticipated Employment Rights Bill, as well as other proposed…
What employers need to know about The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act
What’s the difference between a mean customer and a canoe? A canoe tips. Not the best joke, but its relevant to new hospitality related workplaces because of the pending introduction…
New partners David and Jamie join our employment team
Harrison Drury's employment law team has been further strengthened with the appointment of two experienced partners. We've recruited David Carmichael, who joins us from the Manchester office of European law…
What should happen to an employee’s shares when they exit a business?
A recent court decision highlights the importance of compulsory share transfer provisions in the context of outgoing employee shareholders. Charles Mather from our corporate team considers the case and its…
Pharmacy First Service – Guidance for your pharmacy business
The new Pharmacy First Service, implemented on January 31 2024, allows people to access treatments for seven conditions, such as sore throats and earaches, direct from pharmacies without the need…
The effectiveness of disclaimers and accountants’ duties to third parties
Charles Mather, trainee solicitor in our corporate & commercial team, looks at a recent case concerning disclaimers and accountants’ duties to third parties. Where accountants receive instructions from both parties…
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act – Changes to Companies House in March 2024
Changes are incoming at Companies House that will impact not just every company, but the countless agents and advisers who file on their behalf. Kerry Southworth, associate solicitor in our…
What the Post Office IT scandal can teach us about conducting workplace investigations
Helen Russell from Harrison Drury’s employment and HR team reflects on the Post Office IT scandal and what learnings can be drawn for how investigations into alleged workplace wrongdoing should…
