What happens during an Insolvency Service investigation and how it may affect the company’s directors
Jon Munnery, a business liquidation specialist from UK Liquidators, and James Robbins, solicitor and insolvency specialist from Harrison Drury, explain how an Insolvency Service investigation is conducted and how company…
The importance of supporting your employees’ mental wellbeing
10 October 2023 is Mental Health Day. To mark the event, Ethan Jayne and Katy Parkinson from our employment law team highlight the reasons why supporting your employees’ mental wellbeing…
Employee tips and service charges – Everything you need to know about the new law on allocating tips
Katy Parkinson and Ben Foulds from Harrison Drury’s employment law team detail the legal changes affecting employee tips that will come in under the new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill…
Government seeks feedback on plans for a new ‘use class’ for short-term lets
On April 12, 2023, the government published a consultation to introduce a separate use class for short-term lets and associated permitted development rights in England. Amanda Marwood and Zakira Vika…
Hospitality sector update: Preparing for the King’s coronation
The government is relaxing licensing hours subject to some restrictions in England and Wales to celebrate King Charles III's coronation and has announced Monday, May 8, as an official, extra…
What information is a trader obliged to share with its customers?
Some businesses that sell products and services must provide essential information and a no-quibble money-back guarantee and cancellation rights to its customers. Jessica Casson-Grave and Sophie Holt-Rogers from our corporate…
How to use employment policies to become more sustainable and improve staff retention
In the lead in to Earth Day on 22nd April, Ethan Jayne from our employment law team outlines some of the ways employers can use sustainable employment policies to attract…
Renewed calls for legal framework to protect cohabiting couples
Janine Hutson from Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team discusses the latest calls for a legal framework to protect cohabiting couples as the most recent census reveals the number…
Terms and conditions: Why they are so vital for your new business
When buying a new business, there are likely to be many matters occupying your to-do list. Robert Orkney, a solicitor from our corporate and commercial team, outlines why it is…
EPC rating update: Landlords must comply with new requirements
New requirements recently came into force for EPC ratings. Our property litigation team provide an overview of the new requirements and what they mean for landlords of both commercial and…
