The metaverse: real employment issues in a virtual world of work
News
It is highly possible that many employers will adopt the metaverse as a way of working so that colleagues can meet in a virtual space for immersive meetings.
Read more on The metaverse: real employment issues in a virtual world of work
An Unfair Prejudice Petition, contained within Sections 994 to 996 of the Companies Act 2006, is a legal mechanism available to a minority shareholder (the ‘Petitioner’) to challenge unfair treatment. It provides an opportunity for the Petitioner to seek a fair resolution through a statutory remedy which offers relief for ‘unfairly prejudicial’ conduct.
Written by
Laura Mackain-Bremner
and
Paige Skudder
Read more on Understanding shareholder protection: Unfair prejudice explained
Update on contracting authorities co-operating together
News
An Advocate General’s opinion in ISE v Stadt Koln Case C-796/18 has provided guidance on the circumstances in which contracting authorities can co-operate with other contracting authorities without needing to procure the arrangement.
Read more on Update on contracting authorities co-operating together
Updated Right to Work checks amidst the coronavirus pandemic
News
From 30 March 2020 right to work checks for employers have been temporarily adjusted due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is a welcome move that makes it easier to carry out the checks.
Read more on Updated Right to Work checks amidst the coronavirus pandemic
Amanda French, partner and head of retail at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, explores why online brands are increasingly wanting physical space and the key considerations for retailers looking to move to the high street.
Written by
Amanda French
Read more on Why E-commerce is moving to the high street
Will COVID-19 be the NetZero game changer or false dawn?
News
Dale Edwards, Strategic Consultant – Green Energy, shares his thoughts on the potential failure to act on the climatic opportunity that COVID-19 has given.
Read more on Will COVID-19 be the NetZero game changer or false dawn?
Running a business brings many challenges and opportunities. Some will be relatively simple to manage in-house, but others will be more complex and it is these transactions that can benefit from sound legal advice and an expert, external viewpoint. Clarke Willmott’s team of highly experienced commercial and corporate solicitors act for businesses of all sizes to make things as straightforward as possible.
/Passle/65942b387c60e3aae21d4c60/SearchServiceImages/2025-09-11-08-50-00-004-68c28d38325633cf7ee9de68.jpg)
