The National Insurance rollercoaster

Steve Herbert, Wellbeing & Benefits Director at Partners&, guest writes an article on the 2022/23 rollercoaster of National Insurance payments

Data Protection and Digital Information Bill

Rocio de la Cruz and Macaulay James discuss the draft Data Protection and Digital Information Bill which is planned to reduce the burden of data protection whilst maintaining high standards.

Companies House – another day, another register

Today, 1 August 2022, marks the implementation of aspects of the new Register of Overseas Entities in a move to increase transparency of corporate entities

Progress update: Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill

In this article, Ellie Forsyth discusses some recent developments regarding the progression of the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill and what we can expect to happen next.

To Mediate, or Not to Mediate, for how much longer will that be a question?

In this article, Natalie considers the recent proposals unveiled by the Government relating to compulsory Mediation for all civil claims up to the value of £10,000.

BPE Solicitors advise on £1 billion investment into Spectrum Medical Group

BPE Solicitors has acted for longstanding client, Spectrum Medical on a partnership agreement with CVC Fund VIII worth £1 billion.

Is long COVID a disability?

In this article, Sarah Lee explores when long COVID will be a disability and what steps employers can take to protect themselves against disability discrimination claims.

How should my business deal with questions from my employees about discrimination at work?

ACAS has recently published new information on its website to help employees and employers in asking and answering questions concerning discrimination in the workplace. This article considers this new guidance and the key take away points for employers and HR managers.

Supporting employees with cancer or long-term illness diagnosis

Following the news of Dame Deborah James' death recently after her hard-fought battle with bowel cancer, we have had several enquiries as to how employers can better help staff who have received a cancer or long-term illness diagnosis.

BPE Solicitors explores what the future of Private Financial Dispute Resolution could be

While every effort is made to make the divorce process as smooth as possible and to help couples come to a mutually agreeable conclusion, Helen Cankett explains that sometimes, couples can’t agree a financial settlement.

BPE’s Private Wealth team retains ranking for third consecutive year

The Private Wealth team at Gloucestershire based BPE Solicitors has retained its Tier Two ranking in Chambers & Partners High Net Worth directory of recommended lawyers for another year.

BPE Technology team launches a data protection solution – The Global Privacy Hub

The Technology team at BPE Solicitors has the Global Privacy Hub - a cost-effective data protection solution based on what businesses need the most in a data protection world.