Author Archives: Emily Anderson

Welcoming Our 2025 Newly Qualified Solicitors

We are thrilled to announce that three of our trainee solicitors have successfully completed their training contracts and will be remaining with Collyer Bristow as newly qualified solicitors. Please join us in congratulating: Olivia Barrett – Family Larna Marsh – …

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Commercial Disputes: Strategy, Tactics & Avoiding the Courtroom

In this episode, Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution at Collyer Bristow, sits down with Senior Associate Nicola Leach to unpack the modern landscape of commercial disputes. They explore how in-house counsel can manage risk, protect business interests, and resolve disputes strategically, often …

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Changes to the Employment Rights Bill: What do you need to know?

The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is nearing the final stages of the parliamentary process. However, last week, peers have proposed 63 pages of amendments with a number of these coming from Baroness Jones of Whitchurch and other Labour peers (many …

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Collyer Bristow Celebrates Leading Lawyers Featured in Citywealth Leaders List 2025

Collyer Bristow LLP is proud to announce that nine of its lawyers have been recognised in the Citywealth Leaders List 2025, a prestigious international guide celebrating the most respected professionals in private wealth management and client advisory services. Now in …

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Proposed Timeline for Employment Law Reform

On 1 July 2025, the Government published the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap detailing the expected timeline for the implementation of various areas of reform under the Employment Rights Bill. The Roadmap highlights the importance of consultation in relation to …

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Government review of parental leave regime

On 1 July 2025, the Government announced that it has launched a ‘landmark’ review of the current parental leave and pay system with a view to providing better support to working families taking account of the realities of modern work. …

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Navigating UK Immigration: From Visas to Citizenship with Charles Avens

For this month’s episode, Aidan Grant is joined by Charles Avens, Head of Immigration at Collyer Bristow, for a deep dive into the vast landscape of visa options available to Americans eyeing a move across the pond, and the risks …

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Farmers and business owners seek Judicial Review of Inheritance Tax Changes to Agricultural/Business Property Relief

Leading Private Wealth law firm Collyer Bristow LLP served proceedings on the Chancellor of the Exchequer and HMRC on 23 June 2025 for a Judicial Review of the government’s decision not to consult on the planned Agricultural Property Relief (APR) …

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HSBC’s Office Mandate: The Legal Implications of Reversing Remote Working Trends

In light of reports that HSBC is considering requiring all staff to attend the office at least three days a week, the move signals a broader shift in the corporate approach to hybrid working. As employers reassess post-pandemic working arrangements, …

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Restaurant fallout: How should organisations handle public scrutiny?

Restaurant fallout: How should organisations handle public scrutiny? A steakhouse business has faced public scrutiny since issuing a statement on Friday (6 June) after asking far-right activist Tommy Robinson to leave its London restaurant. The anti-Islam campaigner has accused the …

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