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.
BPE Solicitors acts on new lease for Decentralised Exchange platform, Swapsicle UK Limited
The Real Estate team at Cheltenham based, BPE Solicitors, has acted for Swapsicle in connection with their new office premises in the creative tech centre of Shoreditch
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
BPE Solicitors and Hazlewoods advise REACT Group PLC on recent acquisition
The Corporate team at BPE Solicitors and the Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team have recently advised REACT Group PLC on its acquisition of LaddersFree Ltd.
Double shortlisting in Insider’s South West Dealmakers Awards for BPE Solicitors
The Corporate team at Cheltenham-based BPE Solicitors is celebrating being shortlisted for two awards at Insider’s annual South West Dealmakers Awards for a third year in a row.
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.
The Resurgence of ‘Open Justice’: Employers Beware!
This article considers what the open justice principle is and why employers should pay due regard to it when deciding whether to settle a claim or fight the matter to the end in the tribunals.