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Environmental Advertising
08 March 2023According to the UK’s Climate Change Committee, consumer behaviour must change in order for the UK to achieve its net zero targets. The good news is that sustainability is a growing factor in consumers purchasing decisions.
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Lewis Silkin has advised Mercia on its syndicated venture capital investment in CanSense
13 March 2023Lewis Silkin has advised Mercia on its syndicated venture capital investment in Swansea-based CanSense.
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Employment law changes in April 2023
16 March 2023It’s that time of the year when employment law changes traditionally take effect, and this year there have been significant increases in several rates and limits. Here is our summary of the most important changes taking effect next month.
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Adding Value with Planning Permission
20 March 2023Local Planning Authorities are required by the Government (Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004) to identify land within their administrative boundaries that will meet the needs for future housing and employment growth.
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Home Office confirms Spring updates to Immigration Rules
21 March 2023On 9 March 2023 the Home Office published its Spring Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules. The statement contains important updates to employment requirements in work routes. It also introduces the new Electronic Travel Authorisation relevant for short trips to the UK.
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Judicial assessment and mediation launched in Northern Ireland
23 March 2023Judicial assessment and mediation are being launched in the Industrial and Fair Employment Tribunals from 31 March 2023, bringing Northern Ireland in line with the rest of the UK and offering employers new avenues for alternative dispute resolution.
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Use of personal data in litigation and the legal proceedings exemption
23 March 2023A recent decision has applied a wide interpretation of the legal proceedings exemption in the context of use of a non-party’s personal data in the Employment Tribunal.
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Linda Hynes and Declan Groarke discuss the Employment Permits Bill 2022 on The HR Room Podcast
23 March 2023Linda Hynes and Declan Groarke were guests on The HR Room Podcast series by Insight HR. In this episode, Linda and Declan discussed the Employment Permits Bill 2022, exploring what impact it has for employers and the immigration and permits system in Ireland.
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Mathew Forde comments on EU plans to crackdown on greenwashing for The Times
28 March 2023EU rules are set to rinse away Greenwashing by heavily scrutinising the words used in advertising and marketing to ensure companies back up their claims with data and scientific evidence if they claim to be ‘carbon neutral’ or ‘greener’.
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TCLS LIVE
28 March 2023Join The Collective by Lewis Silkin for an exclusive evening exploring some of the strategies, opportunities and challenges that luxury, lifestyle and business-led brands need to understand in 2023.
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A guide to networking events
29 March 2023Networking is a great opportunity for you to gain an insight into a firm's culture, build connections and find out more about what it's like to work at a firm. Networking events may be held in-person or virtually and will be incredibly beneficial in helping you decide whether or not it’s the firm for you.
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When Less Means More
29 March 2023Change is afoot for those looking to benefit from Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR). MDR has long been a help in keeping SDLT manageable for certain complex residential purchases.
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Contributing to CSR as a Trainee
29 March 2023Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Lewis Silkin is all about the impact the firm has on the world around us. The approach to CSR at Lewis Silkin is one that truly reflects the firm’s values of bravery and kindness, and takes a variety of forms. As a trainee, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in from day one!
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Frequently asked questions on termination payments
29 March 2023Our FAQs Inbrief looks at some of the common tax questions that arise on termination of employment.
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Lewis Silkin announces partner promotions for 2023
03 April 2023Four promoted from across the firm’s specialist practice groups.
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Immigration restrictions on employment in the UK and consequences of breach
04 April 2023The Home Office has capability to scrutinise whether individuals with limited immigration permission are complying with any immigration conditions that restrict or prohibit employment in the UK. In this article, we look at this issue with a focus on how employment is defined, methods of detection, consequences of breach and how to minimise risk.
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Neurodiversity and discrimination examined in the Employment Appeal Tribunal
04 April 2023The EAT upheld an employment tribunal’s decision that a neurodivergent claimant had not been discriminated against because of something arising in consequence of his disability. But, whilst unsuccessful in his primary claim, the claimant still received an award of over £20,000 for victimisation. We explore the practical and legal issues that arose during his employment and how employers could better support neurodivergent employees.
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Tom Heys comments for Bloomberg on Gender Pay Gap reporting figures
05 April 2023Tom Heys has commented in an article for Bloomsburg discussing gender pay gap reporting and the most recent set of statistics published by employers.
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Ali Vaziri comments on the concerns about the growing abilities of chatbots for The Guardian
09 April 2023Concerns are growing about the privacy risks of using AI chatbots, including OpenAI's GPT-4.
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CMA launches consultation on its draft environmental sustainability guidance
12 April 2023The CMA is consulting on its draft guidance on the application of the Chapter 1 prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 (which prohibits agreements between businesses that restrict competition in the UK) to environmental sustainability agreements.