Law features
The UK real estate market under pressure as the dominoes begin to fall
The UK’s commercial real estate sector is under immense pressure from increased interest rates, stubborn inflation, falling property values, and liquidity issues for lenders and borrowers. Like a series of dominoes, these elements have caused a chain reaction – once one falls, the others shortly follow as pressure mounts on the market. It may be […]
Chinese Underground Banking and its risk to UK businesses
Last month, Italy’s Guardia di Finanza announced that they were investigating a Chinese underground banking network suspected of laundering millions of Euros derived from organised crime, mafia drug trade and Russian oligarchs. In a similar case last August, the National Crime Agency arrested a 33-year-old Chinese national in in northern England linked to “the alleged […]
Minimum marriage age raised to protect under 18s
27 February 2023 was a historic day in the safeguarding of children and young people, as a new law came into force in England and Wales, having received royal assent last April. The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 has raised the minimum age someone can legally marry to 18. It has long […]
Don’t take the festive fun too far: understand the risks
Whilst it seems that, for the first Christmas in years, COVID won’t be putting a dampener on the celebrations, employers should still try to be a little cautious when looking to bring their teams back together to delight in some well-earned seasonal cheer. Social distancing may no longer be a requirement, but those who choose […]
Being dishonest on a CV can be a costly mistake for all concerned
In 2017, a YouGov survey found that 10 per cent of British people admitted to having lied on their CV, with 40 per cent of those individuals having lied about their education and qualifications. Other subsequent surveys have found that the number of people lying or embellishing the truth on their CV could be substantially […]
What are the terms for cancelling or terminating a contract in the UK?
Generally speaking, once a contract has been agreed it becomes binding and both parties are legally bound to perform according to the terms and conditions contained within. Despite this, issues can arise and if one party feels the contract is not being upheld, there are a number of potential options to explore. They could affirm […]
Should rape victims’ therapy notes be shared in court?
The Crown Prosecution Service’s recent revision of its own guidance as to when and how confidential counselling records relating to those who have alleged serious sexual assault should be revealed to the defence has sparked controversy. The investigation of allegations of serious sexual assault is a uniquely challenging and sensitive area. Such allegations usually relate […]
When homeworking employees refuse to return to the office
Earlier this year, Cabinet Office minister, Jacob Rees-Mogg, urged civil servants to return to the office to ensure Government buildings are at full capacity. A full-scale return to the workplace has been seen across many other sectors and industries, since the remaining Covid-related restrictions were lifted in February 2022. Despite this, there will undoubtedly be […]
Too hot to work? The rules around temperature in the workplace
Whilst a spell of glorious summer sunshine would usually make for a welcome change from a standard British summertime, once temperatures begin to soar to 30°C or more, the prospect of still going to work may leave many feeling that it’s all a little too hot to handle. The Met Office has already issued warnings […]
Will investment in mediation help save the family courts?
Every relationship is unique, as are the reasons marriages break down. Often the end of a marriage is the cumulative result of a combination of factors felt by both parties, rather than the deliberate actions of just one. In those circumstances, it can often be the case that the parties focus on fault and blame […]
