The practice of “fire and rehire” has sparked considerable controversy in recent years, especially for employers using such practices to change employees’ terms and conditions, often for the employer’s own benefit.
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David Stedman is a Partner. He advises in a range of disputes including professional negligence, breach of contract, partnership disputes, misrepresentation, breach of confidence and claims for defamation.
Developer’s – don’t forget your commercial leases in your residential schemes – Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 section 5 (LTA)
Commercial property
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Where a private landlord/developer of a mixed use residential and commercial scheme is proposing to lease its commercial premises then beware, (under certain circumstances) qualifying tenants of flats have a right of first refusal to purchase that interest.
Written by
Nicola Sutton
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Director accountability: When can they be personally liable for company wrongdoing?
Commercial litigation and disputes
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The question whether a director or senior manager should be held personally liable as an accessory to a tort committed by their company is elusive, fact-sensitive and context-dependent.
Written by
John Flint
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We explore how inheritance tax spouse exemption can be claimed for UK domiciled people married to or in a civil partnership with a non-UK domiciled person.
Written by
Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)
and
David Maddock
Read more on Domicile and the inheritance tax spouse exemption
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.
Emma is an associate in Clarke Willmott’s Bristol Commercial and Private Client Litigation department and advises across a range of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, debt recovery, business disputes and professional negligence.
We explain why advertising for creditors can help protect executors from personal liability to the deceased’s debt. For advice, call 0800 652 8025. Free initial consultation. Award winning national firm based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
Written by
Samantha Neagle
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