Insights & News

Hague Convention - Obtaining Evidence In England And Wales For Use In Another Jurisdiction

Inbrief

22 July 2021

Parties to proceedings in other jurisdictions often need access to evidence located in England and Wales. This guide explains how to obtain evidence in England and Wales for use in another jurisdiction.

Misrepresentation: the pitfalls of pre-contract statements

Inbrief

22 July 2021

Prior to the conclusion of a contract parties will often make statements to each other - during negotiations, in tender documents and in a variety of other ways. Most pre-contract statements are carefully considered. But sometimes statements are made which are false or misleading. When false statements induce an innocent party to enter into a contract the consequences can be serious.

Frequently asked questions on termination payments

Inbrief

20 July 2021

Our FAQs Inbrief looks at some of the common tax questions that arise on termination of employment.

Taxation of payments in lieu of notice

Inbrief

20 July 2021

In April 2018 new rules took effect to ensure that all payments in lieu of notice (PILONs) are subject to income tax and NICs in full. Although the rules emerged from a Government consultation on the simplification of the tax treatment of termination payments, the rules are complex and in many cases increase the costs of both employers and employees.

A guide to the litigation process in England and Wales

Inbrief

20 July 2021

If you are involved in a dispute you need to know: what options there are for resolving the dispute; what litigation involves; the steps from the start of proceedings to trial; what parties to proceedings have to do; the fundamentals of court procedure; how to use legal advisers efficiently and cost effectively; and what happens after judgment.

A guide to the litigation process in England and Wales including guidance on the disclosure pilot scheme

Inbrief

20 July 2021

If you are involved in a dispute in England and Wales you need to know: what options there are for resolving the dispute, what litigation involves, the steps from the start of proceedings to trial, what parties to proceedings have to do, the fundamentals of court procedure, how to use legal advisers efficiently and cost effectively, and what happens after judgment.

Adjudication

Inbrief

09 July 2021

Adjudication is a mandatory procedure for determining disputes, and was introduced in the construction industry by the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996 (the “Construction Act”).

Staffing solutions and the supply of labour

Inbrief

29 June 2021

The supply of labour is a growing area of the UK economy. As employers require more flexible staffing solutions, new business models have emerged offering a range of labour-supply options.

Agency workers

Inbrief

21 June 2021

The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (“the Regulations”) have had a significant impact on the temporary working industry in the UK .

RE: Occupy - Real Estate FAQs for Tenants during Covid-19

Inbrief

17 June 2021

The impact of Covid-19 is constantly changing for the real estate sector: from construction sites and developments being shut down; to new approaches for planning inquiries and a mutable landscape for lease negotiations. Nothing is set in stone. Therefore, we have pulled together a selection of the questions we are being asked by clients and will be updating this regularly.

Insolvency issues for directors

Inbrief

01 June 2021

All directors owe duties to their companies. When a company is solvent, those duties are paramount but once insolvency is pending, directors must act in the creditors best interests. That difference means that the nature of the directors’ duties undergoes a significant shift when insolvency threatens.

Apprenticeships

Inbrief

26 May 2021

This Inbrief provides an overview of the law and current practice relating to apprentices. It focuses mainly on the Approved English Apprenticeship regime but touches on some of the other types of apprenticeship. We also highlight the main pitfalls to avoid when recruiting apprentices.

Home and away: when working from home means working abroad

Inbrief

20 May 2021

The increase in homeworking due to the Covid-19 pandemic is causing many employees to ask if they can work from “home” from an overseas country – be that on a temporary basis, or in some cases indefinitely. This Inbrief explains the potential legal issues and how to avoid the traps.

Remuneration Codes - For banks, building societies and investment firms

Inbrief

05 May 2021

Since the 2007/08 financial crisis, the financial services industry has been the focus of wide-ranging reform as a result of both UK government and European initiatives.

Maternity leave and pay

Inbrief

21 April 2021

The law recognises employees on maternity leave as being particularly vulnerable and gives them special protection. As a result, employers need to be careful to make sure they comply with their legal obligations in this area.

Flexible working - the right to ask

Inbrief

21 April 2021

Employees seeking a better balance between the demands of work and personal life may seek a change in their working arrangements – for example, through part-time working, job-sharing or a change in working hours.

Family rights

Inbrief

21 April 2021

Employees who have parental responsibility for a child are afforded certain legal rights in order to protect and support their role as parents.

Whistleblowing

Inbrief

20 April 2021

Workers who “blow the whistle” on their employers have the right not to be dismissed or otherwise penalised as a result.

Parental bereavement leave

Inbrief

14 April 2021

As of 6 April 2020, working parents who lose a child under the age of 18 or have a baby stillborn after 24 weeks of pregnancy have the right to take two weeks’ paid bereavement leave. This Inbrief summarises the rights introduced for both leave and pay, the notice requirements and the practical implications for employers.

Termination of employment

Inbrief

14 April 2021

Terminating employment can create a plethora of unwanted issues for the employer, including claims of wrongful or unfair dismissal.