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Executive Service Agreements: Key Legal Considerations for Employers

Executive Service Agreements: Key Legal Considerations for Employers

Executive Service Agreements can provide greater protection and clarity when employing directors and senior executives. This guide explains the key…
22 Sep 2026
Cohabiting Couples: What Could the Government’s Proposed Reforms Mean for You?

Cohabiting Couples: What Could the Government’s Proposed Reforms Mean for You?

The Government is considering significant reforms to the legal rights of couples who live together but are not married or…
20 Aug 2026
Summer Employment Law Update

Summer Employment Law Update

Welcome to the Summer Employment Law Update. In our employment and HR updates, Tom Evans and the Employment & HR…
20 Jul 2026
Contested Divorce: What Can and Cannot Be Challenged?

Contested Divorce: What Can and Cannot Be Challenged?

In most cases, it is no longer possible to contest the divorce itself. However, that does not mean that every…
17 Jul 2026
Your Latest Hire Could Gain Unfair Dismissal Protection Sooner Than You Think

Your Latest Hire Could Gain Unfair Dismissal Protection Sooner Than You Think

From 1 January 2027, the statutory qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal protection will reduce from two years to six…
09 Jul 2026
What the Bricks & Minifigs Scandal Teaches Us About the Importance of Mediation

What the Bricks & Minifigs Scandal Teaches Us About the Importance of Mediation

The recent Bricks & Minifigs controversy has become one of the internet’s most widely discussed commercial disputes. Whilst this is…
15 Jun 2026
Employment Tribunal Backlog Continues to Grow as Claims Outpace Disposals

Employment Tribunal Backlog Continues to Grow as Claims Outpace Disposals

The latest Tribunal Statistics Quarterly has highlighted the continuing pressure on the Employment Tribunal system, with claims continuing to outpace…
15 Jun 2026
Understanding Insolvency Options: CVAs, Administration, and Liquidation

Understanding Insolvency Options: CVAs, Administration, and Liquidation

Facing severe financial distress is a daunting challenge for any company director. In England and Wales, there are three primary…
04 Jun 2026
Common and Ordinary Use of Land in Private Nuisance Disputes

Common and Ordinary Use of Land in Private Nuisance Disputes

Traditionally, courts approached private nuisance with a “reasonableness” test. This meant asking whether the interference was something a normal person…
01 Jun 2026
What Legal Support Do You Need for a Farm Business Tenancy

What Legal Support Do You Need for a Farm Business Tenancy

Entering into a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) can create valuable opportunities for both landlords and tenants, but it also requires…
27 May 2026