Snakes and Ladders – Delays with the HRB Gateways

Construction

Insights

The construction industry is currently grappling with significant delays in the approval process for Higher-Risk Buildings (“HRBs”), primarily caused at Gateways 2 and 3 of the Building Safety Act (“BSA”).

28 May 2025

Written by

Harriet Atkin

,

Mark Scotney

and

Chelsea Mace

So you think you are paying the national minimum wage?

Insights

We know from the HMRC’s annual reporting that even the most well-known employers fail to pay some of their staff the National Minimum Wage. Could you unwittingly be one of them and how can you avoid a nasty surprise if HMRC comes knocking?

20 June 2024

Written by

Sharon Latham

Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

Agriculture

Insights

HSE data shows farming is the most dangerous profession in the UK, personal injury lawyer says more needs to be done to keep the industry safe.

17 April 2025

Written by

Lee Hart

The importance of training your employees

Insights

Training is an essential part of ensuring that managers/supervisors handle staffing issues in the right way and employees know what is expected of them. This is where we can help.

23 September 2023

Written by

Paula Squire

What are the practical implications of collateral warranty obligations in third party agreements for employers and developers?

Commercial contracts and agreements

Insights

Simone Protheroe discusses the issues in third party agreements for employers and developers to consider before agreeing to obligations that are not fully within their control.

4 January 2023

Written by

Simone Protheroe

What is NHS Continuing Healthcare Provision and am I entitled to receive it?

Medical negligence

Insights

Our specialists detail what the NHS Continuing Healthcare Provision is and what the process involves to determine if a person is eligible.

21 October 2021

Written by

Vanessa Harris

When is a contract a construction contract?

Construction

Insights

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 the game ends: Divorce in the world of sports

Sport

Insights

In 2025, sports-related divorces are drawing more attention than ever. Here’s what makes them unique – and what athletes (and their advisors) need to know.

17 June 2025

Written by

Chris Longbottom

Working with us in Southampton

Insights

Learn more about culture, career progression and work at our Southampton office which has 65 members of staff including 13 partners,.

27 June 2024

Written by

Kelvin Balmont

40 treatments you don’t need

Medical negligence

Insights

Unnecessary medical treatments to be reduced. Changing the standards for medical negligence claims. Prostate Cancer. Cerebral Palsy. Birth Injuries

25 October 2016

Age discrimination in recruitment: time to nip it in the bud

Insights

We have answered FAQs on age discrimination to help you consider this issue further with a focus on the recruitment process.

29 October 2021

Snakes and Ladders – Delays with the HRB Gateways

So you think you are paying the national minimum wage?

Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

The importance of training your employees

What are the practical implications of collateral warranty obligations in third party agreements for employers and developers?

What is NHS Continuing Healthcare Provision and am I entitled to receive it?

When the game ends: Divorce in the world of sports

Working with us in Southampton

40 treatments you don’t need

Age discrimination in recruitment: time to nip it in the bud

Not found what you are looking for?

Looking for legal advice?

Connect with us