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…
Harrison Drury secures possession orders for two clients impacted by trespassers
The property litigation team at Harrison Drury has recently secured back-to-back possession orders and writs of possession for two clients who fell victim to trespass on their land by persons…
Dealing with child arrangements during the school holidays
Getting used to living in separate households can be stressful for parents and children, especially when parents are also having to juggle work commitments and arrangements for any holidays abroad.…
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…
Key changes in the JCT 2024 Suite of Contracts
In April this year, the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) announced the release of the 2024 Suite of Contracts, which set out the responsibilities of all parties during a construction process…
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…
Clarifying the slip rule in construction disputes
The recent ruling from the Technology and Construction Court in McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd v LJJ Limited sheds light on the interpretation and application of the ‘slip rule’ within adjudication…
Who stores a copy of my will and where is it stored?
Rebecca Mitchell-Smith, solicitor in our private client team, answers some frequently asked questions about where copies of a person’s will is stored and what happens in instances where a solicitor…
Euro 2024 – Safely managing your licensed premises
As excitement for Euro 2024 builds, Samantha Faud, senior associate solicitor, and Kristian Torgersen, apprentice solicitor, from our licensing team look at some practical considerations for the safe management of…
