Former UK Twitter Employees Threaten Legal Action for Unfair Dismissal
Dozens of former Twitter employees in the UK are preparing to bring legal action against the tech giant for unfair dismissal. A letter seen by the Financial Times was sent to Twitter on 10 January by law firm Winckworth Sherwood on behalf of 43 former Twitter employees, claiming “unlawful, unfair and completely unacceptable treatment” to […]
Can Directors Sell Company Assets Without Shareholder Approval?
When disposing of company assets, there are specific statutory provisions in place which mean that shareholder approval must first be obtained in certain circumstances. The following article provides a detailed response to the commonly asked question: ‘Can directors sell company assets without shareholder approval?’. Can directors sell company assets without shareholder approval? There are many […]
New UK Laws For 2023
What new laws are set to be introduced in the UK in 2023? We summarise the key legislative changes for the year ahead. Removal of EU law When the UK left the EU in 2020 all the EU laws were effectively changed into British law to allow for as smooth a transition as possible. The […]
Solicitors
Solicitors are regulated professionals. To be called a solicitor, an individual has to be an authorised member of the industry’s regulatory body, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The SRA acts to maintain standards across the industry and issues a practising certificate annually to all qualified individuals. The SRA maintains a register of all qualified and […]
How to Make a Personal Licence Application
Under the Licensing Act 2003, every sale of alcohol from licensed premises in England and Wales must be authorised by a personal licence holder. The following guide looks at the eligibility criteria when making a personal licence application, as well as some of the practical challenges you might face when applying for a personal alcohol […]
Model Articles for Private Companies
The Model articles are the default set of articles for UK limited companies incorporated on or after 1 October 2009. In this guide, we look at what Articles of Association and Model Articles are, as required when setting up a new company under UK law. What are Articles of Association? Articles of Association are a […]
Repudiation of Contract
Sometimes, the parties to a contract do not always perform their contractual obligations in the way they agreed. This can lead to a breakdown in relations between the parties and ultimately it can mean the end of the contract. Repudiation of contract is a serious breach of contract, which gives the innocent, or aggrieved, party […]
24/7 Support Line For Rape Victims Launched
Rape victims in England and Wales now have access to 24/7 help, with the launch of a new 24/7 Support Line from 7 December 2022. Specialist operators will be accessible 24/7 through telephone or webchat to give victims critical information and emotional support, including referrals for longer-term, local resources such as Independent Sexual Violence Advisors […]
How to Get a Dog Breeding Licence
Dog breeders are required by law to meet various health and welfare conditions, including obtaining and retaining a dog breeding licence. The following guide to the law on dog breeding looks specifically at the licensing requirements, from who needs to obtain a dog breeding licence (in England) and the conditions that must be met, to […]
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill Set For 2023
The UK government is expected to publish the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill imminently. The new law is set to overhaul UK competition and consumer protection laws. The Bill implements the government’s digital markets strategy, introducing reforms to consumer protection and competition law, while giving the Digital Markets Unit (DMU) new powers to enforce a […]
Separated Parents’ Holiday Rights
If you’re a separated parent, do you know if you can you take your child on holiday and do you need your ex’s consent? What does the law say about separated parents’ holiday rights in the UK? In the UK, all mothers and many fathers have legal rights and responsibilities as a parent. These rights […]
UK-Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement Extended to 2025
Switzerland and the UK have extended the Services Mobility Agreement for a further 3 years, until 31 December 2025. The UK-Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement is a post-Brexit arrangement between the UK and Switzerland that has been in place since 2021. It allows UK service industry professionals to travel and operate freely in Switzerland for up […]
Making a Claim Against an Estate after Distribution
Once a deceased’s estate has been distributed to the beneficiaries, it is often too late to assert any right to that estate. However, even though there are time limits for making a claim against an estate, the court can still exercise some discretion if a claim is brought out of time. It may also be […]
CMA Takes Action Against Barclays for Breaching PPI Order
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has written publicly to Barclays outlining details of the company’s breach of the Payment Protection Insurance Market Investigation Order 2011 for failing to remind customers about payment protection insurance (PPI) agreements. The total remediation package, consisting of refunds and goodwill payments, may total up to £1 million. PPI providers are […]
Carers Given One Week Unpaid Leave Under New Law
Unpaid caregivers are to be entitled to one week of unpaid leave per year under new legislation. The Carer’s Leave Bill, which was approved in its second reading on 21 October, is set to give employees with care responsibilities the right to take one week of unpaid time off work each year to provide for, […]
How to Evict a Tenant Legally
As a landlord, you hope for problem-free tenants who pay their rent on time and respect your property. However, the reality is that you may be faced with circumstances that lead to you having to evict a tenant. Tenants are protected by law in many ways, but landlords equally are afforded certain rights and protections […]
Employment Tribunal: Claiming Against Your Employer
If you are in dispute with your employer and have exhausted all other resolution options without reaching agreement, you may be considering taking them to an employment tribunal. Almost all legal cases about employment are dealt with by an employment tribunal. It decides upon employment disputes between employees and their employers surrounding issues such as […]
Government takes first legal action on building safety against freeholder
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is bringing legal action against a freeholder for neglecting to address building safety flaws. The freeholder of Stevenage’s fifteen-story Vista Tower, Grey GR Limited Partnership, a company owned by RailPen, has been given 21 days to fix the tower’s fire safety issues, or a court application will […]
Stamp Duty on Commercial & Non-Residential Property
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) can make a significant difference to the overall costs when buying non-residential land and property, so it is important to understand the rules around when this levy is applied, the commercial SDLT rates and how this is calculated. In this guide for buyers, we explain the rules on stamp duty […]
ICO Publishes Revised Draft Journalism Code
A revised draft of the UK’s Journalism Code has been published by the Information Commissioner (ICO) and is now open for public consultation. The UK’s data protection regulator is revising guidelines to make clear journalists’ obligations under UK data protection law. The draft code sets out recommendations and expectations of those engaged in ‘journalism’ using […]