Rangi Chase – Rugby player’s reduced ban for doping violation explained
Harrison Drury’s sports sector team, considers UK Anti-Doping’s recent decision to ban Rangi Chase from sport for one month and the factors surrounding violations during in-competition and out-of-competition periods. Earlier…
Can I make arrangements with my ex-partner to spend time with my child?
Jenna Atkinson, from Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team provides helpful guidance for parents seeking to have and maintain contact with their children after separation and divorce. Ending a…
Entitlement to paid annual leave: The case of Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Limited
In the recent case of Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Limited, the Court of Appeal held that a worker is entitled to compensation for leave that has been taken but not…
What UK businesses need to consider before making international transfers of personal data
During everyday activities many businesses use technologies and software that involves the international transfer of employee and customer-related personal data. David Edwards, partner and head of Harrison Drury’s regulatory team,…
COVID-19 vaccination status: How easy is it for employers to change rules regarding sick pay?
Harrison Drury’s employment law team explains the risks in withdrawing sick pay for unvaccinated employees and what employers need to consider before making any changes to sick pay policies. COVID-19…
Can a commercial landlord terminate a tenancy for occupation for its own use?
Alex Walmsley, a solicitor in our property litigation team at Harrison Drury, refers to a recent case Macey v Pizza Express (Restaurants) Ltd [2021] EWHC 2847 (Ch) to explain what…
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022: Are my employees entitled to the extra bank holiday?
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee includes an additional bank holiday in May 2022. Harrison Drury’s employment law team outlines an employer’s position in determining its employees’ rights to the additional bank…
How to recover agricultural land from tenants to create woodland schemes
Woodland is becoming ever more important with more landowners looking to implement woodland schemes. Focusing on the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986, Joseph Mitchell, an associate solicitor in Harrison Drury’s property…
An introduction to the Environment Act 2021 and important updates for land and property developers
In November 2021, the Environment Act 2021 became law introducing a wave of measures set to impact land and property developers. Alex Walmsley, solicitor in Harrison Drury’s property litigation department,…
Retaining hospitality staff – A conversation with James’ Places
James’ Places is a group of hospitality businesses operating across the Ribble Valley, Lune Valley and Yorkshire Dales employing over 400 people. We spoke with group commercial director, Warren Bennett,…