The effectiveness of contractual exclusion clauses
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Peter Brewer, in our commercial litigation team has a particular interest in complex contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, banking disputes and professional negligence claims.
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The future of employment law following the Employment Rights Bill and the October 2024 budget
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There has been a lot of publicity recently regarding various changes to Employment Law since the general election in July 2024. We have seen the ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’, the King’s Speech and now the new Employment Rights Bill as Labour seek to implement their ambitious plans for employment law.
Written by
Paula Squire
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The impact of coronavirus on share valuations in unfair prejudice petitions
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Given the ongoing lockdown and the effect that is having on company valuations, the court is continuing to be flexible on valuation dates, particularly where justice needs to be done for the wronged minority shareholder.
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We commonly see disputes arising as a result of poorly drafted or late notices being issued. We therefore often have to stress the importance of getting notices correct, especially when it comes to receiving or making payments.
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The menopause at work – why should it matter to employers?
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Employment
While the Government is not currently planning to introduce menopause as a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, employers should still consider the implications of menopause.
Written by
Paula Squire
and
Kathryn Walters
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The UK officially left the EU on 31 December 2020. Since then there has been a lot of speculation with employers as to what types of right to work checks they need to carry out with EU nationals and how EU nationals are able to work in the UK after Brexit.
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The role of ‘Accountable Person’ under the new Building Safety Act
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The new Building Safety Bill, published in July 2020, (along with other building safety measures e.g. Fire Safety Bill) comes in the wake of Dame Judith Hackitt’s high profile Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety following the Grenfell tragedy.
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Tim is an employment lawyer within the firm’s sport sector and has himself represented Great Britain in kayaking. He is identified as a Leading Individual in the Legal 500, 2025.
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