What is quantum computing and what are its legal issues?
In this article, our Tech Team discuss the UK government's commitment to invest £2.5 billion in quantum research and development over the next decade. Quantum computing has enormous potential to transform various industries, but it also raises concerns about privacy and security.
Will a 4-day week become the new normal…?
In this article Employment Partner Sarah Lee looks at the findings of the 4 day working week trial and considers the findings, impacts for businesses, how it may be practically implemented and the effects on staff
Harper Trust v Brazel – Government Issues Consultation Paper
In this article Ellie Forsyth reports on some good news for employers on holiday pay with some much needed clarification on the horizon for part-year workers
What businesses can learn from the Lineker debacle
In this article Senior Associate Steve Conlay looks at the recent fall out between Gary Lineker and the BBC and why it was much more than a social media issue, with employment status, IR35 and Human Rights all under the microscope
Rejecting subject access requests: changes on the horizon
In this article our Tech team and Employment team reports on such much needed potential changes to DSAR’s
Trainee Talks: Day in the Life
As part of our Trainee Talks Series, Emily Rowan-Maxwell gives us an overview of a day in the life of a Trainee in our Private Wealth Team
Overage Agreements – Mind the Gaps!
In this article Natalie Betteridge looks at what needs to be considered with the complexities of Overage Agreements
Commercial Conveyancing Searches
In this article Cara Forrest explains the commercial conveyancing searches process
Joint property ownership explained
In this Article trainee Annabel Rowland looks at the legal implications of joint property ownership and important things to consider
National Conveyancing week: Considerations for buying a Second Home
In this article Solicitor Alicia Stanford-Shard considers the key things you will need to consider when looking to purchase a second home
Should employers be financially liable for all losses suffered by an employee?
In this article Emily Arnold examines the boundaries of an employer's responsibility for financial losses incurred by a dismissed employee.
Could casual workers soon have the right to ask for a predictable work contract?
On 3rd February 2023, the Government announced that it would be supporting the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill. If passed, the bill would amend the Employment Rights Act 1996 to give workers and agency workers the right to request a predictable work pattern in certain circumstances.