Monthly Archives: July 2024

BHS Judgment #2 – Trading Misfeasance

In this podcast Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution and Gavin Kramer, Senior Associate in our Corporate Recovery, Restructuring & Insolvency team discuss the recent judgment against the former directors of the BHS group of companies. In this, the second …

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BHS Judgment #1 – Wrongful trading

In this podcast Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution and Gavin Kramer, Senior Associate in our Corporate Recovery, Restructuring & Insolvency team discuss the recent judgment against the former directors of the BHS group of companies. In this, the first …

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Sexual Harassment & the risk of relying on workplace ‘banter’ to defend a claim

The recent case of Bratt v JGQC Solicitors Ltd is a stark reminder of the risk of relying on workplace ‘banter’ to defend a sexual harassment case. In this case, Miss Bratt, a legal secretary, issued a claim against her …

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No notice, no claim? (Drax v Scottish Power)

When is a notice of claim under a share purchase agreement valid or not? Does the recent Court of Appeal decision in Drax v Scottish Power distort the agreed allocation of risk between parties or does it inject a degree …

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Election 2024: Domicile, Inheritance Tax, and change promised by the new Labour government

Labour won a substantial majority in the General Election on Thursday 4 July, meaning that the new administration led by Sir Kier Starmer has an electoral mandate to carry out in full its programme for government. One of the widely …

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What is a nuptial agreement? A full guide to everything you need to know about pre and post nups

Run time: 9 minutes Nuptial agreements are put in place to provide security, clarity and certainty in the future for both parties. You may be looking to safeguard inheritance or future inheritance, own a business you would like to retain …

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Election 2024: Initial comments on potential tax changes

Peter Daniel comments:  No one will be surprised that Labour have won the election easily. What remains to be seen is whether the new Government spring any tax surprises. The tax changes Labour have said they will introduce in their …

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Labour wins UK general election: What changes are coming for employers?

The Labour Party has officially been elected as the new government of the United Kingdom meaning it will likely now be hurrying to initiate its proposed (and radically transformative) legislation, as outlined in its Manifesto and Labour’s Plan to Make …

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Fired over Mouse Jiggling: the employment law risks of TikTok ‘work hacks’

It has been widely reported that US bank Wells Fargo recently dismissed several employees after claims were made that the employees were simulating keyboard activity to trick their employer into thinking they were actively working. This incident has sparked discussions …

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Don’t Mention the Law: 2024 election manifestos and the absence of funding for the Courts & Legal Aid

Unless you’ve been off grid for the past year, you’ll be fully aware that there is serious trouble at court. As a general rule, courts and our justice system come very low down the agenda with both the voting public …

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