Monthly Archives: February 2024

Hear what Trainees say about their Training Contract with Collyer Bristow

Trainees Abbie Armstrong and Debbie Marin, and former Trainee (now qualified Associate) Luke Naylor, share their experiences of training with Collyer Bristow. In this wide ranging interview they discuss openly their journey to applying to Collyer Bristow; the interview process; …

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It’s time to apply for your Training Contract with Collyer Bristow

We are now accepting training contract applications with a view to beginning the recruitment process this summer. How do I apply? Visit our Graduate Recruitment page for more information on how to apply. If you have additional needs and requirements …

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What are the new changes to Statutory Paternity Leave?

The changes will apply where the expected week of childbirth falls on or after 6 April 2024 and in respect of children who are due to be placed for adoption, or enter Great Britain for adoption, on or after 6 …

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The FCA: a changing approach to non-financial misconduct

Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Tamara Davis discuss non-financial misconduct with a particular focus on how the FCA are developing their regulatory scope in this area. Topics covered include: What is financial misconduct and how is it …

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Stephen Gawne named by clients as a Thomson Reuters “Stand-out Lawyer”

Commercial real estate Partner, Stephen Gawne, has been named by clients as a Thomson Reuters “Stand-out Lawyer”. Based on Thomson Reuters’ annual Sharplegal survey of more than 2,000 senior in-house legal counsel globally, the Thomson Reuters “Stand-out Lawyers” database is …

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What impact would a right to disconnect have?

A right to disconnect essentially prevents employers from contacting workers beyond their contracted hours, imposing sanctions for those who breach the legislation. The aim is to create more rigid boundaries between work and home life, providing that employees are not …

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What is the future for celebrity endorsements of crypto investments?

In the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission requires celebrities to disclose the nature, scope and amount of compensation they receive in exchange for their endorsement. This is known as the SEC’s federal “anti-touting” law, the purpose of which is …

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The Average American – what should they know? (Part 2)

Aidan Grant returns with Laurence Leigh of Canaccord Genuity to continue their discussion about planning for the everyday UK resident American. Run time: 28 minutes Investment involves risk. The value of investments and the income from them can go down …

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The legal implications of software surveillance

Some employers want to be reassured that employees are engaging with their work obligations and maintaining their productivity, despite physical distance from the office. However, with recent revelations of some employers going as far as taking screen grabs of employee’s …

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Why should families take heed of the Alain Delon inheritance dispute?

Estate planning as a high-net worth individual with family issues can be complicated – even more so when it is played out in the public eye. This rings true in the case of Alain Delon, a 1960s French film star, …

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