Holiday homes in EU member states - how do you wish for it to be treated?
Many UK citizens who have a holiday home in an EU member state may be looking forward to making use of it again this year but how many of them have thought about the treatment of that property if they die?
The price is right – or is it? Share purchase overvaluations and breach of warranties.
Peter Knibbs and Santos Hau consider BPE’s recent successes in securing settlement awards for purchasers of companies, in breach of warranty claims where sellers had provided inaccurate warranties.
Calls for Menstrual Leave in the UK
Following proposals for paid leave for period pain in Spain, will the UK be the next country to implement protection for individuals struggling with menstrual symptoms?
Rail Strikes: What are the Government’s plans to help the rail industry
Given the current rail strikes and the murmurings of strike action in other areas of public sector life, the government has announced plans to enable employers to replace striking workers with agency workers, doing away with a near 20 year ban on the process.
Companies House – a transparency transformation or just a bit more make-up?
In February 2022 the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy published a White Paper on corporate transparency and register reform, which sets out plans to increase the transparency of UK corporate entities and enhance the role and powers of Companies House by making some changes to the way it operates.
The changing face of the office environment
The pandemic has caused many changes in recent years but here, Kate and Matt look at its impact on the office environment
Which life milestones should act as a reminder to update your Will?
It is always a good idea to review and update your Will when your personal circumstances change, and our Private Wealth Solicitor, Shanade Smith, outlines in this article certain life-changing events that should prompt a review of your Will.
Menopause: A very hot topic
Once a taboo subject that was swept under the carpet and given little attention, the topic of the menopause is being brought to the top of most HR teams’ agendas across the country.
Do you think you could celebrate a platinum anniversary in your workplace?
In thinking about celebrating The Queen’s platinum jubilee this week, Steve Conlay looks at how you can retain the best staff
Loneliness: we all experience it
Loneliness affects everyone at one time or another, and it’s something that can have a significant impact on a person’s wellbeing and mental health.
Refusal to attend the workplace for health and safety reasons
The Employment Appeal Tribunal have held that an individual who refused to return to work during Covid19 was not unfairly dismissed
The great hybrid working debate. Is a pay cut the answer?
This article considers the options regarding hybrid working and what can be done for those refusing to return to the office.