Dismissal for leaving work and refusing to return during the pandemic was not an automatically unfair dismissal
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The pandemic has brought a number of employment issues to the fore, including whistleblowing and health and safety dismissals, both of which can give rise to an automatic unfair dismissal claim for which there is no minimum service requirement.
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Providing a realistic valuation of farm assets in the case of divorce can be ‘tricky’ not only because of the inherent uncertainties farmers face such as weather, rising prices and subsidies but now also because of a seven-year Brexit transition rule, says family law specialist Philippa Yeo.
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Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022
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We advised you in June that the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the Act) will affect property transactions entered into with overseas entities from its commencement.
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Eloise is a Solicitor in Clarke Willmott’s Bristol Commercial Litigation Team. She advises across a broad range of civil, contentious commercial and corporate disputes
Emily is a Senior Associate in our Divorce and Family Law team, dealing with divorce and associated financial matters, nuptial and cohabitation agreements, private children matters including child relocation, and domestic violence injunctions.
Employee ownership trusts and law firms: Is it a realistic exit option?
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Corporate and commercial law
As the legal sector continues to evolve, many law firm owners are exploring new ways to exit their businesses – whether through a sale, merger, or internal transition.
Written by
Kelvin Balmont
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Executing a Will – don’t bury your head in the sand
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An executor is a person who has the responsibility of administering a deceased person’s estate. They are appointed by a person’s will and their role begins when that person dies.
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