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Key Things to Check Before You Sign a New Employment Contract

Key Things to Check Before You Sign a New Employment Contract

Starting a new job is an important step, but it is worth taking time to understand exactly what you are…
15 Oct 2026
Redundancy: What Are Your Rights as an Employee?

Redundancy: What Are Your Rights as an Employee?

Being told that your job is at risk of redundancy can be unsettling, particularly if you are unsure what your…
15 Oct 2026
What Are Dilapidations in a Commercial Lease?

What Are Dilapidations in a Commercial Lease?

Dilapidations are breaches of a commercial tenant’s obligations relating to the condition of a property. They commonly become an issue…
15 Oct 2026
Landlord banning orders: don’t throw the tenants out with the bathwater

Landlord banning orders: don’t throw the tenants out with the bathwater

A recent property tribunal decision is an important reminder that banning orders against landlords must be workable, fair, and take…
14 Oct 2026
Commercial Leases – Expiry and renewal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

Commercial Leases – Expiry and renewal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

This article will focus on leases which do fall under the protection of the Act, and give a high-level overview…
12 Oct 2026
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