Top 10 Tips for Employers on the Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms
Have you made the changes you need to comply with the reforms already in force? The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant shake-up of employment law in decades, which is currently being implemented in phases. A first wave of changes is already in force (April 2026), with further major reforms expected from October 2026 and into...
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What Are the Most Common Mistakes When Divorcing?
We appreciate that separation and divorce can be a highly traumatic, emotional, and stressful time. It can feel very confusing, and it is important to try to take control of the situation and seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity. Our Divorce Lawyers have put together some points to consider if you are separating or thinking about...
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The End of Fire and Rehire and Its Effect on the Manufacturing Industry
The King’s Speech, delivered on 17 July 2024, set out several proposals from the new Labour government. Among such proposals was the Employment Rights Bill , which included a commitment to ‘ending the scourges of ‘Fire and Rehire’ and ‘Fire and Replace’. Below, our Manufacturing and Employment Lawyers examine this pledge in more detail and...
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How to Help Your Children Through Divorce
Separation and divorce can be a challenging and upsetting time for all involved. Even though the relationship between the adults has ended, their role as parents does not stop. It is important to make sure the children get the support they need. Divorce is a process in which children have no choice but to participate. What children are told and...
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Could An Employee’s Far-Right Belief be Protected Under Discrimination Law?
After weeks of social unrest, far-right ideology has taken the government and media’s attention. Individuals may have had direct involvement by taking part in far-right riots and inciting violence online, but also may have indirectly been involved by supporting or sharing similar views on social media. Our Employment Lawyers explore whether...
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Hospitality & Leisure: Employment Law Update
The hospitality sector faces numerous challenges as a result of upcoming employment law changes. Below, we explore the potential ban on ‘exploitative’ zero-hour contracts, as well as the introduction of a new law on tipping.
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Will the Autumn Budget Call Time on Deeds of Variation?
With a recent change of government comes plenty of speculation on what we can expect to see in Labour’s Autumn Budget. Our recent blog from our Wills, Trusts and Probate experts has reviewed some of the proposed changes to estate planning and how they may affect the future. Another potential change to wealth and Inheritance Tax planning could be...
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Who Is The Legal Parent of a Surrogate Child?
Surrogacy is a process by which a child is carried through pregnancy by a woman with the intention that, at birth, the child and parental responsibility for the child will be transferred to another person/couple, known as the intended parent(s). Either a couple or a single person can agree to have a child by surrogacy. If you are using a...
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What Every Parent Should Know About Appointing a Legal Guardian for their Child in Their Will
One of the most important considerations for parents regarding estate planning is appointing a legal guardian for minor children. Whilst the thought of not being there for your child may be unsettling, planning to secure their future can give you peace of mind, knowing that they will be cared for by someone you trust. In the article below...
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10 Key Points To Consider When Engaging A Consultant
Engaging with a consultant can allow businesses to access a particular skill set or expertise within a specific sector or industry that it does not possess within their existing workforce without incurring the time and costs associated with recruiting or training employees. The relationship between businesses and consultants is generally more...
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Nature of Easements
Easements are a key consideration for landowners and developers, as a failure to consider their implications properly may have the result of severely inhibiting a development scheme. This blog identifies common easements, examines how they are created, and discusses common forms of disputes that arise from easements. Our Property Litigation...
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A Field of Their Own: Agricultural Prenups
A prenuptial agreement is an agreement that a couple signs before their wedding that sets out how their assets will be dealt with in a divorce. These agreements can also cover the planned use of matrimonial finances during the marriage. A post-nuptial agreement can achieve the same thing, but this is an agreement that is entered into after the...
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What is the Difference Between Bankruptcy and Insolvency?
People often use the terms insolvency and bankruptcy interchangeably. In England and Wales, insolvency and bankruptcy have distinct meanings, although they can often relate to similar circumstances. Our Insolvency and Restructuring lawyers explain the differences between insolvency and bankruptcy and what legal duties an individual has when a...
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