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Abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief
The government confirmed in the Spring Budget 2024 that Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) would be abolished from Stamp Duty Land ...
Supply Chain Due Diligence Directive & its application in the UK
On 24 April 2024 the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) has finally been adopted by the European Parliament which ...
Gross Misconduct in the Bagging Area
The Employment Tribunal (ET) has ruled that a Sainsbury’s employee, who had worked for the company for almost 20 years, ...
Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain – changes from 12 February 2024
Biodiversity net gain is a government strategy to ensure that habitat for wildlife is in a better state than it ...
SDLT on Linked Transactions
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a significant aspect of property transactions in England and Northern Ireland. The amount payable ...
The Role of Instant Messaging in Financial Services
In the wake of the global pandemic, there has been a prolific increase in remote and hybrid working among employees, ...
Navigating the Risks of AI in the Workplace
AI is now all around us, and new improvements have made it even more powerful and easy to use. However, ...
Post Termination Restrictions: General Statement or Solicitation of Clients?
A common post-termination restriction, and often one of the most valuable to most businesses will be the “non-solicitation of clients” ...
Public Procurement – an Overview
This article discusses the basics of public procurement and provides an overview of the importance of following the requirements of ...
FCA publishes further guidance for firms selling client banks
The FCA has found evidence that in a small number of cases, firms have sold a client bank where they ...
Online Safety Act 2023: Media Businesses Beware
The Online Safety Act 2023 (the “Act”) is a new piece of legislation that aims to enhance internet safety and ...
Considerations when buying/selling a company with an EMI scheme
EMI schemes can be a great way to recruit, retain and motivate staff. However, issues can arise where EMI options ...
Slow Progress for the Gender Pay Gap
Over the past few weeks, the Gender Pay Gap reporting deadlines passed in the UK ...
Recovery of arrears & breaches of a commercial lease
Tax is a key factor when deciding how to sell an asset, and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates can make ...
Workplace Wellness: Embracing Stress Awareness Month
The construction industry is often perceived as being dominated by white, able-bodied, young men, and can be prone to discrimination ...
£4.6M Cost of Ignoring Mental Health in the Workplace
The construction industry is often perceived as being dominated by white, able-bodied, young men, and can be prone to discrimination ...
Discrimination in the UK Construction Industry
The construction industry is often perceived as being dominated by white, able-bodied, young men, and can be prone to discrimination ...
Typical Amendments to a JCT
The Joint Contracts Tribunal publishes standard forms of building contracts that are used for construction projects in England and Wales ...
Building the Future – The Long-Term Plan for Construction
At the end of January 2023, Building Magazine published the Building the Future Commission’s “Long-Term Plan for Construction” Report ...
The Vital Role of Employers in Making Reasonable Adjustments
The Equality Act 2010 aims to protect individuals from discrimination. A key provision is the duty of employers to make ...
EOTs: Tax and a Sale of Shares
Tax is a key factor when deciding how to sell an asset, and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates can make ...
Faith in Focus: Protected Belief vs Business Reputation
This case explores the delicate balance between ensuring an employee’s freedom of expression, while protecting an employer’s reputation and commercial ...
Statutory Obligations under Commercial Leases
Fire Risk Assessments and Asbestos Surveys: Legal requirements, known as statutory obligations, are often imposed within commercial leases ...
ASA Updates: Influencing on Advertising Regulations & Green Disposals
Over the course of the last few months, the Advertising Standards Authority have provided updates on their work in tackling ...
In the Press
Herrington Carmichael Solicitors joins Community Matters Partnership
Over the past few weeks, the Gender Pay Gap reporting deadlines passed in the UK.
Herrington Carmichael Launches New Values
Herrington Carmichael has advised the NYSE listed satellite communications company SatixFy Communications Ltd.
Celebrating Our Apprentices this National Apprenticeship Week
Herrington Carmichael has advised the NYSE listed satellite communications company SatixFy Communications Ltd.
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.
