In this month’s episode, we will cover an introduction into managing a redundancy process. We will discuss when a redundancy process may be needed and talk through the various steps which will assist in avoiding the common pitfalls that may occur. We will also...
CAP and BCAP update: new rules on alcohol alternatives The increasing popularity of alcohol-free alternatives has prompted the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to introduce new rules and guidance for advertisers of these products. On the 14th November, ASA...
Historic Video: Immediate Dismissal or Prejudiced Mistake? In a recent Employment Tribunal, a warehouse worker was found to have been unfairly dismissed after his employer dismissed him amid concerns that his employment could damage the company’s reputation. During...
What if Santa damages your chimney this Christmas? Has a child ever asked you how Santa fits down the chimney? Has this ever made you wonder who would be liable if the chimney stack collapsed and your party wall was damaged in the process?! If so, continue reading...
When can a Will be Challenged? Families are complicated affairs and unfortunately the death of a loved one can expose the cracks in inter-family relations. Perhaps you have been cut out of a parent’s or partner’s Will when you were not expecting to be. You may be...
Threshold updates for High Net Worth and Sophisticated Investors New thresholds for categorising investors as high net worth or sophisticated will come into force on 31 January 2024. Our regulatory specialists break down the key changes and their significance. The...
New Draft Code of Practice on Preventing Illegal Working The United Kingdom places a significant emphasis on maintaining a fair and lawful workforce. Employers and individuals alike are expected to adhere to regulations outlined by the Home Office to ensure that...
Navigating FCA Regulatory Business Plans Compliance with regulatory standards is a key legal requirement for financial services businesses. In the UK, as part of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) regulation of financial services firms, it mandates that firms...
Divorce and Finances: Will I have to share my inheritance? Many clients contemplating divorce ask whether they will have to share a current or future inheritance. The answer is that it depends. Monies or assets inherited or gifted before or during a marriage, are not...
Dear CEO: FCA’s new warning ‘Our supervision will become more targeted, intrusive and assertive’ is what the FCA has to say to Wealth Managers and Stockbroker firms in its latest “Dear CEO” letter dated 8 November 2023. The FCA has called for firms to pay...
