Author Archives: Emily Anderson

Redundancies, AI and unionisation: Lessons from the TikTok case

The dismissal of hundreds of UK-based content moderators employed by TikTok has sharpened focus on the legal risks of managing redundancies during unionisation, particularly where those redundancies are linked to the growing use of artificial intelligence. According to reported information, …

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High Court dismisses judicial review challenge to farm/business Inheritance Tax changes

The Divisional Court (Lady Justice Whipple and Mr Justice Fordham) has today refused permission for a judicial review claim brought by George Martin, Thomas Martin, and the representative body Farmers and Businesses for Fair Tax Relief, represented by Collyer Bristow …

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Building Relationships: Supporting Career Growth

Collyer Bristow’s HigHer Female Network warmly invites you to join us for our upcoming in-person event: Building Relationships: Supporting Career Growth. In today’s professional environment, the ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships is a key driver of career development. …

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How to Purchase UK Property as a Foreign Investor

In this episode of US-UK Tax Talk, host Aidan Grant is joined by his Collyer Bristow colleague Nick Mann, Partner in the Private Client Property Team, for a clear and practical guide to the UK conveyancing process when buying or …

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Ofsted requirements when selling a nursery

When a nursery business is sold to a new provider, several Ofsted requirements must be followed to ensure legal compliance and continuity of care. These key obligations are summarised below. Registration– Ofsted registration cannot be transferred between two legal entities, …

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Collyer Bristow sponsors ALABARÉ’s BIG Sleep

Collyer Bristow, one of the City of London’s longest established law firms, is proud to sponsor ALABARÉ’s inaugural BIG Sleep at St Paul’s Cathedral – the first ever sleepout to be held in the Cathedral’s historic gardens – raising vital …

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Prenuptial Agreements in the UK: Are They Legally Binding?

In this episode of LawTorn, Samara Dutton, Partner in the Private Wealth Disputes team at Collyer Bristow, and Philippa Dolan, Partner in the Family team, discuss prenuptial agreements in the UK and whether they are legally binding in the event of …

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Common delays with selling nursery businesses

Selling a nursery can be an exciting next step – whether you’re planning a new venture, preparing for retirement, or simply ready for a change. However, nursery transactions are complex and understanding where delays commonly occur can help you prepare …

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Good or bad service, when does it matter?

Effective service of claim forms is a cornerstone of civil procedure in the English courts. It ensures that a defendant is properly notified of proceedings and has a fair opportunity to respond. If service is defective or cannot be proven, …

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Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes in Force from 6 April 2026 – A Practical Summary for Employers

Key changes from 6 April 2026 Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – day one rights and wider coverage SSP is now payable from the first full day of sickness absence, replacing the previous three “waiting days”. The Lower Earnings Limit has …

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