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Insights | Employment

The Employment Rights Bill: Labour’s vision & what we can expect

The Employment Rights Bill marks a significant moment in UK employment law, signalling widespread reforms over the coming years.

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Insights | Immigration

Navigating the UK’s ‘Partner Visa’ scheme – and how WhatsApp can help unmarried partners

While moviemakers have delighted in telling stories about international love affairs, the hard truth is that anyone wishing to move to the UK to be with their loved one initially faces a host of rules and regulations rather than instant romance.

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Insights | Employment

Employment Law Updates

Employment law is on the cusp of significant change which will affect all employers – from the introduction of the new Employment Rights Bill, said to amount to the “biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation”, to further guidance from the Tribunal on gender critical rights, and key upcoming changes in relation to the prevention of sexual harassment at work. Explore these issues and the implications on organisations.

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Insights | Employment

WorkWell– a Healthier, Happier Workforce or a Pain for Employers? 5 Things Employers Need to Know

Starting in October, WorkWell pilots across England will help employees with health conditions stay in or return to work. The £64 million initiative aims to support 59,000 people and ties into a broader reform of the fit note process, which intends to make it easier for employees to stay in work.

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Insights | Health & Safety

Five key health and safety risks in the licensed trade – addressing the pitfalls to avoid brand reputational damage!

Health and safety risks may sound trivial but logging the potential risks at your workplace(s) and demonstrating the correct protocols are in place can be crucial if an accident does happen in a licensed premises.

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Insights | Corporate Law
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Hotel Acquisitions: share or asset deal for a buyer?

Acquiring a hotel business can prove to be a fruitful investment, but is it beneficial for a buyer to proceed with a share purchase or an asset purchase? This depends on various factors including the buyer’s risk tolerance, tax considerations and the specific circumstances of the particular transaction. This article outlines some of the pros and cons of both approaches which a potential buyer should consider.

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Insights | Corporate Law

When two become one: the risks and opportunities of brand collaborations

Brand collaborations have become a popular method of marketing and brand promotion. These alliances between brands are more than just a trend; they're a powerful tool for innovation across the retail sector.
When brands work together, they open new doors for their trusted audiences. By carefully choosing partners that align with its core values and aesthetics, a brand can create something unique that appeals to both existing and new customers.

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Insights | Commercial Property

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax: Key Considerations for Commercial Tenants

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax is a tax affecting property transactions, which will generally apply to commercial tenants at the commencement of a lease. Tenants should also be aware that there are further filing requirements which arise throughout the lease term.

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