Insights

3rd July 2019

BPE’s Senior Partner, John Workman has begun his latest challenge to fundraise for The Footprints Foundation. Between 2nd and 9th July, he will take on a total of nine climbs in the French Alps including no less than five Tour de France climbs.

3rd July 2019

As the trend for both parents to be working, the role grandparents play in childcare in increasing. As such, there can be upset when relationships break down

2nd July 2019

The case of Kostal UK Limited v Dunkley & others has been heard in the Court of Appeal – and provides welcome news to employers where unions are recognised for collective bargaining purposes.

2nd July 2019

In this article Steve Conlay looks at a recent case where new employees were encouraged to shout out “the most offensive word you know”. What could possibly go wrong?

2nd July 2019

It is estimated that approximately 7.7% of the UK population speak a language other than English or Welsh as their ‘main’ language (ONS 2011). The recent case of Khawaja v Transport for London illustrates why employers must be careful not to discriminate against employees based on their actual, or perceived, language proficiency.

1st July 2019

BPE Solicitors has acted again for Open Orphan plc (formerly Venn Life Sciences Holdings plc) in connection with its acquisition of Open Orphan DAC, and a related placing of shares which raised £4.5 million (before expenses).