Yearly Archives: 2024

Companies house filing fraud?

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Claire Tourret

It has been reported that several hundred “MR04” filings have been made at Companies House by an unknown person or persons, indicating that security registered against the relevant companies has been released. The filings have been made without the knowledge …

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CB’s HigHer network: elevating women in the workplace

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Christopher Wilsher

Collyer Bristow shares and embraces the values of International Women’s Day through HigHer, its professional network with the objective of elevating women and championing equality in the workplace. As a firm we recognise the role organisations like ours play in …

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CB team comments on the Chancellor’s 2024 Spring Budget

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Partner James Austen comments on the Chancellor’s HICBC updates, which include the announcement that HICBC will become a household based system and that its threshold will begin at £60,000: “At first sight, campaigners seeking the overhaul of the confusing, punitive, …

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Hear what Trainees say about their Training Contract with Collyer Bristow

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Christopher Wilsher

Hear former Trainees Abbie Armstrong, Debbie Marin and Luke Naylor, share their experiences of training with Collyer Bristow. Now qualified, in this wide ranging interview they discuss openly their journey to applying to Collyer Bristow; the interview process; how Collyer …

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What are the new changes to Statutory Paternity Leave?

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Claire Tourret

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

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Claire Tourret

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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What impact would a right to disconnect have?

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Claire Tourret

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?

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Claire Tourret

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)

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Claire Tourret

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

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Claire Tourret

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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