Here we have our annual update on the changes to statutory pay rates taking effect from April 2025. The top band, known as the National Living Wage, applies to workers aged 21 and over. Different minimum wage rates continue to apply to 18-20-year-olds, 16-17-year-olds and [...]
Starting a business can be challenging and if you are looking to mitigate the risks involved when starting from scratch, franchising could be the right solution for you. Buying a franchise takes some of the guesswork out of opening a brand-new business because it provides [...]
An injunction is used to either order a party to or prevent a party from taking a specific action. Injunctions offer swift and effective relief in various disputes, including commercial conflicts, family law, employment issues and more. In this article, we will take you through [...]
Joint ventures are a business arrangement between two or more companies with the aim of reaching a specific goal without compromising their legal identities. This allows companies to share resources, knowledge, and risks and are a popular way to increase expansion, often into new markets, [...]
When a loved one passes away, it is a very difficult and emotional time and unfortunately, there is also a legal process of Probate and Estate Administration that must be followed to settle their affairs and distribute their assets. The length and extent of this [...]
I began my legal career as an office junior in the early 1990s for a national Personal Injury law firm based in Central London. My career progression saw me become the firm’s advocate on all interlocutory applications and I regularly attended at the High Court [...]
I grew up in Chelmsford, Essex and studied International Management with American Business Studies for my BSc and then International Business and Management for my BSc, both at the University of Manchester. My undergrad included a year abroad to Schulich Business School in Toronto and [...]
The Renter’s Rights Bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons on 14 January 2025, and on 4 February 2025, it passed through the House of Lords. The Bill now moves onto Committee Stage, for which a date is yet to be announced. [...]
It is not unusual for people to spend long hours in the office and it’s easy to see why personal and romantic relationships could be forged in the workplace. While these connections can have a positive effect on a company, they can also create challenges [...]
Sexual harassment in the workplace still remains a prevalent issue across multiple industries, despite the increasing awareness and legal frameworks that have been put in place to protect workers and businesses. The recent case involving McDonald’s and the 300 reported incidents of harassment made against [...]
