Insights

4th June 2019

We have noticed that a lot of the organisations embraced Mental Health week which was a fortnight ago. The Mental Health Foundation confirms that 1 in 6.8 people experience mental health problems in the workplace, and that 12.7% of all sickness absence days can be attributed to mental health conditions. When you look at the statistics there is a lot more to be done to help businesses and the individuals involved.

4th June 2019

The Court of Appeal rules that employers can enhance maternity pay without enhancing shared parental pay for partners

30th May 2019

This is the fourth article in our series of “Cases your profession needs to know”. This month we are going to look at cases relating specifically to quantity surveyors

30th May 2019

In the recent case of Freeborn & Goldie -v- Mr Daniel Marcal t/a Dan Marcal Architects the architect was found liable for damages to clients by whom he had been retained to design and project manage the construction of a new cinema in their London home. The case considers scope of retainer, duty of care and measure of damages but importantly turned on the evidence of fact, in respect of which Mr Marcal’s case was woefully lacking.

22nd May 2019

BPE Solicitors has acted for Cheltenham-based sensor manufacturer and supplier, Positek Limited, on their recent share sale for £4.2million

20th May 2019

BPE Solicitors' board has been furthered strengthened by the promotion of Jo Bewley to Equity Partner