Insights

1st September 2015

We receive many inquiries from our clients regarding the right of an employee to be accompanied to meetings as part of a disciplinary or grievance process. The recent case of Stevens v University of Birmingham highlights the importance of giving proper consideration of an employee’s request, rather than relying on the contractual or statutory entitlement.

1st September 2015

BPE Solicitors has recently announced plans to support Stroud Rugby Club, one of the oldest rugby clubs in the Country, as one of its main Sponsors.

25th August 2015

The BPE cycling team - Senior Partner, John Workman, with Partner, Tim Williams, Associate Solicitor, Matt Jackson, and Solicitor, Kathryn Johnston - are training hard for September's Extra Mile Challenge!

19th August 2015

On 17th September, a team of four lawyers from Gloucestershire based BPE Solicitors will take on their latest cycling challenge; a 520 mile bike ride organised by Extra Mile Challenges.

7th August 2015

When asked to name the oldest law still in force what would you say? Would you stand by that answer if you were given the above date?

4th August 2015

Chris Aldridge looks at a Spanish case in which the Advocate General gave his opinion on whether or not working time should include time for travel, and what impact this is likely to have in the UK.