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FCA Approach to AI
The FCA’s Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) update [1] shows the FCA’s approach to ensure safe and responsible use of AI within ...
Victimisation: Don’t just do it ✅
The recent employment tribunal (ET) decision in Benassi v Maximus UK Services Ltd demonstrates why it is important for employers ...
Companies House New Powers to Fine – Are You up to Date With Your Filings and Are They Correct?
When was the last time you, as a director or company secretary, reviewed your Company’s filings at Companies House? Under ...
Maintenance and Asset Division: How will my separation affect my standard of living?
Sarah Speed and Alexandra Hawkes of our Family team share insights on the realities of maintaining your lifestyle during and ...
Removing a Trustee or an Executor
There are circumstances where a trustee simply no longer wishes to act and wishes to step down. Equally a trustee ...
Can comments about accents amount to harassment?
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case offers an important insight on handling discrimination and harassment claims. In Miss E ...
Brangelina’s Split: Long Divorces, Private Judges and Family Businesses
The divorce of Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has finally concluded after a staggering eight years of ...
All in a Day’s Work: Partner Visas to the UK
In this episode Usof Shah and Alex Harper discuss the immigration requirements to bring a partner to the UK. Usof ...
Cole Palmer Seeks Legal Protection for Iconic Goal Celebration
In a strategic move blending sports and intellectual property law, Cole Palmer, the rising star of Chelsea FC, has initiated ...
Ho Ho Oh No: 12 Employment Cases That Shocked in 2024
In the spirit of the season, we’re decking the halls with 12 unforgettable workplace mishaps of this year because who ...
Don’t let your Christmas gift become a lump of coal
With the festive season in full swing and trying to think of the perfect gift, many of us might consider ...
Can I move in with my new partner before I am divorced?
Going through a divorce can be a ride on an emotional rollercoaster. Once on the other side of the big dipper ...
Funeral Disputes and the rights to your body
Rights to the body and funeral disputes are not uncommon. Disputes arise over concern about the final resting place of ...
Don’t let your business plans fall down the chimney: Make an LPA for Business Interests
With the festive season in full swing, many of us are focussed on decorating, family gatherings, and gift-giving. A Lasting ...
Can landlords and tenants work together to improve energy efficiency?
With the UK government having set a legislative target of a 78% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2034 and a ...
Birmingham City Council reaches a significant equal pay claim deal
Birmingham City Council has reached an agreement to settle approximately 6,000 equal pay claims filed by both current and former ...
Reaching for the Sky: Landmark Supreme Court Ruling in Trade mark Dispute
In today’s competitive business landscape, establishing a strong market presence is essential for success. A trade mark acts as a ...
Navigating AI Regulation: The Latest from the UK and EU
As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms industries and societies, the race to establish effective governance frameworks is intensifying. The UK and ...
Opposing a Trade Mark Application
Businesses with established brands may find themselves in the unfortunate situation of discovering that another company or individual has tried ...
How to Vary Child Support Payments After a Job Loss
Losing your job unexpectedly is naturally stressful and likely to cause you financial anxiety. Adjusting to this sudden change requires ...
Family Law Unwrapped: Our Family Wizard – discussing the importance of parenting apps and parental communication
In this episode of the Family Law series, we speak to James Evans of Our Family Wizard regarding how parenting ...
Biodiversity Net Gain & Labour’s Housebuilding Proposals
The UK’s housebuilding market faces challenges in response to the introduction of the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirement under the ...
The Limits of Guarantor Liability: Lessons from Holme v Brunskill (1878)
The question of whether a guarantor would still be liable after the end of the term of an assured shorthold ...
Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill: Advice for Employers
The Employment Rights Bill aims to enact Labour’s manifesto commitment to strengthen workers’ rights and improve employment protections ...
In the Press
We are delighted to announce that Paul Wild will be our New Partner and Head of Family Law at Herrington…
We are delighted to announce our two new CSR partnerships! The firm’s CSR committee has prioritised supporting local charities and…
Herrington Carmichael Solicitors is proud to announce a new partnership with Farnham Town FC, becoming the club's Schools Outreach Programme…
Best Law Firms 2024
Herrington Carmichael has once again been named in the Times Best Law Firms. We were first listed in 2023 and have once again made the Best Law Firms list for 2024.
