The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options
Employment
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Dealing with a departure from your team can pose operational and business risks, which need to be carefully managed. A business enjoys much stronger protection and greater flexibility when dealing with team member departures if it has a well-drafted employment contract in place.
Written by
Tim Copplestone
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When team work goes bad: Claims in dishonest assistance
Commercial litigation and disputes
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We can guide you through the complexities of bringing a dishonest assistance claim, ensuring that all the necessary facts are carefully pleaded and supported by robust evidence.
Written by
John Flint
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Can Labour deliver more agricultural mutuals & co-operatives?
Agriculture
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With a new Government crossing the threshold at Number Ten this week, head of our agricultural sector, Esther Woolford, discusses how Labour will make their pledge to double the number of agricultural co-operatives and mutuals a reality.
Written by
Tom Potts
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Can Labour’s ambitious green energy agenda become reality by 2030?
Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources
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With a new Labour Government now in power, what does it mean for the energy industry? Laurence Lacey, partner in our commercial property team explores.
Written by
Laurence Lacey
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Checklist: 10 things you need to do when employing staff for the first time
Employment
Insights
It is crucial to understand the many legal considerations involved with hiring new staff. Whether you’re a first-time employer or have never hired an employee before, there are essential steps to follow.
Written by
Sharon Latham
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Count-down to identity verification for directors and PSCs and new rules for company registers
Insights
If you are a company director there are changes, soon to be implemented, at Companies House which will impact you. Companies House recently announced that 18 November 2025 is D-Day for mandatory identity verification for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs).
Written by
Sian Symmonds
and
Aidan Clucas
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