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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
Court ruling means significant change for indefinite trade mark licences

Court ruling means significant change for indefinite trade mark licences

A recent Court of Appeal decision may have important implications for businesses operating under long-term trade mark licences. In Zaha…
07 May 2026
What is a Reasonable Adjustment – Understanding Your Legal Duties

What is a Reasonable Adjustment – Understanding Your Legal Duties

Where someone meets the definition of a disabled person under the Equality Act 2010, employers are required to make reasonable…
29 Apr 2026
Legal Considerations Following a Divorce

Legal Considerations Following a Divorce

When a divorce is finalised, many people understandably feel that the legal process is over. However, while the marriage itself…
02 Apr 2026
Spring Employment Law Update

Spring Employment Law Update

Welcome to the Spring Employment Law update. In our employment and HR updates, Tom Evans outlines recent cases, updates to the law…
23 Mar 2026
Fit Notes and The Tribunal Process

Fit Notes and The Tribunal Process

A recent BBC report highlighted growing concern around the increasing number of fit notes being issued by GPs. That sits…
17 Mar 2026