Recent High Court Case Provides Guidance on “All Reasonable Endeavours” Clauses
The High Court has given guidance on what is needed to satisfy an “all reasonable endeavours” clause in an agreement, following the recent case of Brooke Homes (Bicester) Limited v Portfolio Property Partners Limited and Others [2021] EWCH 3015 (Ch) (“Brooke Homes”).
The effect of COVID on financial settlements on divorce
Jemma Jones looks at the impact that COVID has had on financial settlements in divorce cases.
Whose liability is it anyway?
David Ashcroft continues his analysis of the issues of liability surrounding the cladding of tall buildings.
Every Little Helps: Injunction granted to stop Tesco firing and re-hiring
Will Carter considers the recent High Court Decision in USDAW and others v Tesco, which found an implied term in Tesco employees’ contracts preventing termination of employment with the sole purpose of removing a benefit.
Roses are red, violets are blue, does your workplace relationship policy cover you?
Ellie Forsyth discusses the need for a workplace relationship policy to protect both the business and employees who may enter into a relationship at work.
All training routes lead to BPE
At BPE we pride ourselves in recruiting the right person for a role and encouraging alternative routes to employment. Apprenticeships have been a real success story...
Properties with cladding – where should the liability lie?
David Ashcroft looks at the topical issue of safety concerns around cladding buildings and who should be liable for repairs and replacing materials.
To disclose or not to disclose, that is the question
Iain Garfield and Steve Conlay discuss the benefits of non-disclosure agreements and when they should be used
Vaccination do’s and don’ts for employers
Sarah Lee, Partner in the Employment team at BPE Solicitors, discusses what stance employers should be taking in relation to COVID vaccinations
What are Lasting Powers of Attorney and why do I need them?
In this article, Shanade Smith advises on Lasting Powers of Attorney and outlines the benefits of putting these legal documents in place.
Covid-19 – is a “fear” of catching the virus a good reason not to attend work?
Steve Conlay reviews a recent employment tribunal case where an individual attempted to show that a fear of catching Covid-19 and a need to protect herself and others amounted to a philosophical belief.
Family mediation: amicable communication is key
Helen Cankett explains how family mediation is a way to keep relations amicable when their relationship comes to an end
