Employee Ownership Trusts: A tax-efficient path to business transition

Corporate and commercial law

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An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a legal mechanism that allows a company to be owned by a trust on behalf of its employees. It offers an alternative to traditional business sales, enabling owners to pass control to their workforce while preserving the company’s culture and values.

1 March 2023

Written by

Tom Potts

What are drag-along and tag-along rights?

Corporate and commercial law

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This article explains what drag-along and tag-along rights are, and what needs to be considered when negotiating them in a sale.

23 February 2023

Government publishes new consultation on calculating holiday for part-year and irregular hours workers

Employment

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In January, the government launched a consultation on proposals to deal with the calculation of holiday entitlement for workers who work for only part of the year or work irregular hours following the decision of the Supreme Court in Harpur Trust v Brazel last year.

21 February 2023

Written by

Paula Squire

National Family Mediation Week

Family law

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This article reviews the alternative dispute resolution methods which can be used to assist parties who are separating to reach agreement regarding child or financial arrangements, without the need for court litigation.

27 January 2023

Written by

Rayner Grice

and

Adam Maguire

What are the practical implications of collateral warranty obligations in third party agreements for employers and developers?

Commercial contracts and agreements

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Simone Protheroe discusses the issues in third party agreements for employers and developers to consider before agreeing to obligations that are not fully within their control.

4 January 2023

Written by

Simone Protheroe

Developments in enforcing judgments – Key cases of 2022

Commercial litigation and disputes

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We take a look at notable guidance given by the courts in 2022 on enforcement methods following judgment. Find out more about different methods of enforcing a judgment

19 December 2022

Written by

Philip Roberts

and

Owen Williams

Married at first sight – but what if it doesn’t last?

Family law

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Channel 4 and E4 are currently screening the seventh season of Married at First Sight (MAFS), in which couples meet for the first time when walking down the aisle, their future having been determined by a group of relationship experts.

3 November 2022

Written by

Rayner Grice

and

Chris Longbottom

Fraudulent calumny: poisoning the mind of a testator

Civil dispute resolution

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Our specialist probate solicitors explain what fraudulent calumny is, its relationship to undue influence and why acting quickly is important if you suspect fraudulent calumny has taken place.

29 September 2022

Written by

Bonita Walters

and

Ellie Bond

Guide to effective mediation: your questions answered

Civil dispute resolution

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Our accredited mediators answer commonly asked questions about the mediation process, including how to choose a mediator and get the most from pre-mediation.

27 September 2022

Are your business’s terms and conditions enforceable?

Commercial contracts and agreements

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Failure to highlight onerous terms to your customer might mean that your terms and conditions cannot be enforced.

13 September 2022

Written by

Cathy Harris

What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?

Civil dispute resolution

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In a recent case, insufficient records made by the solicitor led to a Will being deemed invalid. Emma Ironside shares indicators that best practice has been followed when drafting your loved ones Will. Contact a specialist solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for expert legal advice.

8 September 2022

Written by

Bonita Walters

and

Emma Ironside

Latest insights and legal updates

Employee Ownership Trusts: A tax-efficient path to business transition

What are drag-along and tag-along rights?

Government publishes new consultation on calculating holiday for part-year and irregular hours workers

National Family Mediation Week

What are the practical implications of collateral warranty obligations in third party agreements for employers and developers?

Developments in enforcing judgments – Key cases of 2022

Married at first sight – but what if it doesn’t last?

Fraudulent calumny: poisoning the mind of a testator

Guide to effective mediation: your questions answered

Are your business’s terms and conditions enforceable?

What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?

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