The role of HR officers in disciplinary and appeal hearings

Employment

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We are often asked if there is a requirement for different HR officers to attend the disciplinary and appeal hearings, or can the same HR officer attend both? And if they do, does this adversely affect the need to be impartial?

4 November 2024

Written by

Sharon Latham

There is no such thing as Divorce Day

Family law

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‘Divorce Day’ is supposedly the day of the year when the most divorces are started each year. Our Family law team explains that this is the myth created by the media.

27 December 2024

University Hospital Bristol NHS Trust found responsible of ‘Neglect’ following teenage death from meningitis

Insights

Kerry Fifield, Partner was instructed by the family of Isabel ‘Izzy’ Gentry, following a referral by the Meningitis Research Foundation in June 2016 shortly after Isabel’s death.

23 March 2017

When is a contract a construction contract?

Construction

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Registered Providers of social housing (RPs) are often at the forefront of meeting the UK government’s housing targets. With that comes the need to purchase land and procure development of new homes.

23 February 2022

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.

9 December 2024

Written by

John Flint

A question of interpretation – repair or structural defect?

Property litigation

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This is a closer look at the Court of Appeal decision in Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House [2021] EWCA Civ 431.

6 May 2021

Written by

Kary Withers

Changing from a commercial lease to a residential lease

Property litigation

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The case of Zash Properties Ltd v Mayworth Ltd and Landau Consulting & Investments Ltd provides useful guidance for landlords on their legal rights where a tenant seeks to undertake such a conversion without consent.

6 May 2021

Written by

Kary Withers

and

Henry Russell

Child arrangements at Christmas

Family law

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Christmas being ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ can weigh heavily on parents who have to make difficult decisions about how to divide their children’s time between both parents, and wider family, over Christmas.

21 November 2024

Written by

Madeline Keep

Claims under warranties or for misrepresentation – the debate continues

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

Buying a business ought to be a positive experience, but what happens if the acquisition goes wrong? What can an injured buyer do to seek redress?

6 January 2017

Common misconceptions of trusts

Private wealth

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The use of Trusts by legal and financial advisers as a way of managing assets on behalf of other people has tried and tested benefits. Trusts are often used in inheritance planning, tax mitigation, lifetime estate planning to name a few.

29 May 2024

Written by

Jodi Howe

Dividing your home contents and personal belongings

Family law

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The division of the contents of the former matrimonial home and personal belongings is often an added complication in what is already a stressful and emotional experience.

21 February 2019

Written by

Chris Longbottom

and

Emily Finn

The role of HR officers in disciplinary and appeal hearings

There is no such thing as Divorce Day

University Hospital Bristol NHS Trust found responsible of ‘Neglect’ following teenage death from meningitis

When team work goes bad: Claims in dishonest assistance

Child arrangements at Christmas

Claims under warranties or for misrepresentation – the debate continues

Common misconceptions of trusts

Dividing your home contents and personal belongings

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