Insights v2

Are Promises Made in Personal Relationships Always Legally Binding?

Paul Wild and Holly Cullen consider a recent case with Christina Haynes and millionaire ex-partner, Mark Austin, which has captured ...

Is it discrimination to call a neurodiverse employee a ‘weirdo’?

In the recent Tribunal case of Nicholas James v The Venture (Wrexham) Ltd the Claimant brought claims against his employer ...

Herrington Carmichael Advise KGB Cleaning South West Limited on the sale of the entire issued share capital to an EOT

Yavan Brar (Partner) and Sophie Protheroe (Solicitor) advised the shareholders of KGB Cleaning South West Limited on the sale of ...

Herrington Carmichael Advises Futura Financial on £14.5m Buy and Build Facility

Futura, based in London is an independently owned group that is focussed on creating and delivering a better future for ...

ACAS Early Conciliation Clarity: Our Employment Team Secures Client Victory on Tribunal Time Limits

Darren Smith and Hannah King from Herrington Carmichael’s Employment Team have successfully acted for the Respondent in the recent Employment ...

When Does Non-Matrimonial Property Become Matrimonial? Supreme Court Decides Standish v Standish

The Supreme Court has, this morning, delivered its judgment in Standish v Standish, a case that has attracted significant attention ...

All in a Day’s Work – TUPE Transfers in Corporate Transactions

In this episode, Alex Harper and Hannah King dive into the key employment issues that arise during corporate transactions in ...

Family therapy vs family mediation – what is best for my family?

Paul Wild and Holly Cullen consider options as to what happens when your family is going through any form of ...

Herrington Carmichael advises Futura Financial Services Group on its recent triple acquisition

Herrington Carmichael’s corporate team, led by Alex Canham, Partner, advised Futura Financial Services Group, a leading national consolidator of UK ...

Residential Development Site Setup – Key Considerations

After the extensive process of acquiring a development site, managing the complex planning and construction requirements, handling the unpredictability of ...

Criticising an Employee’s Work as “Messy” is not Harassment, Tribunal Finds

A recent Employment Tribunal decision has provided clarity on the distinction between legitimate performance management and harassment or disability discrimination ...

Herrington Carmichael continues to advise Embed Signage Ltd as it positions itself for long-term growth

The Herrington Carmichael Corporate team, led by Managing Partner, Yavan Brar, continues to advise the senior management team of Embed ...

Risky Business: Can a director of a UK subsidiary be based outside of the UK?

If an individual does not live in the UK, can they still be a director of a UK company and ...

Making Lifetime Gifts: How to Give Without Paying More Inheritance Tax

Many people want to help their children or loved ones while they are still alive to see the benefit. Whether ...

Herrington Carmichael advise Palladium on the Successful Acquisition by Inspirit Capital and PCB Partners

Herrington Carmichael’s Corporate team, lead by Managing Partner, Yavan Brar, has advised the Senior Management team of Palladium Digital Group ...

Parental Responsibility and Same-Sex Parents: What You Need to Know

For all parents, understanding who has Parental Responsibility (PR) is an important step in securing your child’s legal and emotional ...

The Parent Trap: When UK Companies face Liability for Overseas Harm

In recent years, English courts have clarified that UK-based companies can, in certain circumstances, be held liable for wrongdoing by ...

Mugged Off! How a missing cup brewed up a Tribunal claim…

A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the importance of maintaining employee safety and professional conduct in the workplace, even where ...

Privacy Policy 101: What you need to know (and how to stay compliant)

In the digital age, data privacy is a critical concern for businesses and individuals alike. A key element of any ...

What is the difference between civil partnerships and marriage?

In the UK, couples who want to make a legal commitment to one another can choose between marriage and civil ...

Commercial Tenancy – Extending or Ending a Lease at the end of the Term

There are three main ways in which a business can occupy a property: Tenancy protected by the Landlord and Tenant ...

Occupation After Lease Expiry: Rights, Risks and Practical Steps for Landlords and Tenants

When a commercial lease or licence reaches the end of its fixed term, what happens next depends on the type ...

Understanding Commercial Property Occupation: Leases, Contracted-Out Tenancies and Licences

If you are a Landlord or Tenant of commercial premises, it's important to understand the different ways a business can ...

Apprentice with ADHD loses unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claim after threatening colleague who ‘poked holes in his sandwiches’