25 May 2023
Corporate and M&A

Management Buyout – Top 5 things to consider

A management buyout is a financial transaction in which a member of the management team purchases the company from its registered owner. MBO’s usually occur in private companies in an effort to enhance profitability and simplify strategies.

25 May 2023
Employment

Carer’s Leave Bill set to become law

On 19 May 2023, the Carer’s Leave Bill had its third reading in the House of Lords, and upon receiving Royal Assent, will become law. There is not yet a date for the implementation of this bill, however it is likely that this will happen relatively quickly upon receiving Royal Assent, so is definitely one to keep an eye on.

18 May 2023
Immigration

Navigating SOC Codes UK

When it comes to UK immigration, understanding the intricacies of the system is vital. One significant aspect of the process revolves around Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes. SOC codes play a crucial role in determining the eligibility for an individual to apply for a work visa, assessing skill levels, and matching individuals to appropriate job roles.

17 May 2023
Litigation and dispute resolution

Conflicts and experts: Lessons from Arrassey v Nelsons

We often hear about conflicts of interest in both legal and non-legal settings, and how this can affect professionalism in certain industries. In the recent case of Arrassey Properties Limited v Nelsons Solicitors (Case No. F55YJ238), which concerned a property dispute.

16 May 2023
Employment

10 facts an employer should know about holding personal data

Personal data is any information that can be used to identify an employee.

12 May 2023
Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Tenants taking control – collective enfranchisement

Leaseholders who are unhappy with the management of their building have a number of options which enable them to take control of this themselves.

11 May 2023
Employment

Employment Law Changes – Spring 2023

The government has just announced that it plans to scrap the Sunset Clause, which would have revoked almost all retained EU law at sunset at the end of 2023.

10 May 2023
Commercial Real Estate

Good news for landowners – deposit statement introduced to protect against town green registration

For many years it has been possible under Section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 to deposit a statement and map with the local highway authority setting out any public rights of way which are registered as crossing a piece of land.

05 May 2023
Litigation and dispute resolution

Freehold Block Management – Tenants’ right of first refusal

Part 1 of 'the Act' 1987 grants leaseholders of residential buildings, the right of first refusal where a freeholder intends to dispose of its interest in the building.

21 April 2023
Employment

Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting

This guidance is intended to help employers voluntarily report and to provide a consistent approach to measuring pay differences between ethnic groups.

20 April 2023
Immigration

Right to Work Checks – Updates 2023

The UK government recently updated its guidance on right to work checks.

19 April 2023
Employment

Amanda Glover comments on ‘incorrect communication resulted in colleague’s ‘near miss’ with a train was unfairly dismissed’

In People Management, Amanda Glover, Associate at Clarkslegal comments on team leader whose incorrect communication resulted in colleague’s ‘near miss’ with a train was unfairly dismissed.

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