April 2024 Employment Law changes – what businesses need to know
There are a number of important employment law changes coming into effect this April, and businesses need to prepare to ensure that policies are updated in time to avoid future…
What landlords and tenants need to consider when opposing lease renewals
If a tenancy is protected by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (“The Act”), the tenant is entitled to be granted a new lease, unless the landlord can establish a…
The benefits of nesting when co-parenting a child
For parties with children who have recently separated, the question may arise as to how best to co-parent. A separation is a significant event in a child’s life and many…
Supporting Muslim employees during Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and considered the holy month for Muslims. Senior associate solicitor Katy Parkinson and trainee solicitor Casey Moonie from our employment law…
Inspiring inclusion for International Women’s Day 2024
The theme of International Women’s Day this year is Inspiring Inclusion. For us, that means creating an environment that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. To mark IWD 2024, we invited four…
Evicting unknown trespassers – What the latest Supreme Court ruling means for landlords
Colin Fenny and Luke Holden from our property litigation team analyse and comment on what recent Supreme Court ruling means for landlords and local authorities seeking injunctions against persons unknown.…
New controls on holiday lets – what’s changed?
The Government announced on 19 February 2024 that new controls will be introduced on holiday lets in England from the summer, to help people afford to live within their local…
Pre-nuptial agreements: Do you need one?
While the idea of signing a pre-nuptial agreement may seem unromantic or pessimistic, this is far from the truth, they are a sensible way of starting a marriage with a…
What are property searches and why should they be carried out?
There is a lot to consider when you are looking to purchase or lease a property, especially around searches. Jess Woodman, paralegal in our commercial property team, looks at the…
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…
