Mediation: Please don’t use the “F” word in my presence
As I always say to parties at the beginning of my mediations, one of the golden rules of mediation is that each side must move...
Blogs
New employment rights raise another red flag for employers
New payslip requirements are set to come into force, requiring itemised calculations for variable rates of pay and hours worked. Alongside, the requirement for payslips...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorBonfire Night parties – how to avoid some legal fireworks
Remember, remember, the fifth of November… Every year it’s impossible not to remember the (allegedly) treasonous acts of a group of men as they planned...
Paul Grimwood
Partner & Accredited MediatorWill non-regression clauses protect UK workers after Brexit?
It could be a little risky reporting this, as by the time you reach the end of this article things could have all changed, such...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorCohabitation, civil partnerships and marriage – the choice is now...
Last week, the Government announced that it intends to allow heterosexual couples to enter into civil partnerships. This decision was no doubt taken in the...
Julian Waldon
Associate, FamilyFirst-Time Buyer Guide
Buying a home is stressful, for first-time buyers. It’s wise to do some research to ensure you know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. Conveyancing...
Francesca Nash
Senior Solicitor, Residential PropertyUnderstanding the redundancy process
Many people are facing job uncertainty and could be facing redundancy. There is a set of procedures that a company needs to adhere to when...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorRICS Service Charge Code: changes ahead
Services charges can all too often become a source of contention between landlords and tenants. To assist with the process of administering the service charge...
Anne Bridger
Senior Solicitor, Commercial PropertyA “takeaway” from Prezzo
Prezzo held a sub-lease of a ground floor and basement restaurant. In the lease, Prezzo’s landlord covenanted to “insure the premises in accordance with its...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyWhen is a licence a lease?
It is often the case that owners of commercial property want to allow occupation of their property on an informal basis, without the time and...
