Insights

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that training repayment clauses may be unenforceable where they go beyond what is reasonably necessary to protect an employer's legitimate business interests.

The EAT has held that an employment tribunal applied the wrong legal test when dismissing a discrimination arising from disability claim brought by an employee who was investigated after his employer suspected he had falsely claimed to be disabled in order to obtain an interview.

The Building Safety Act 2022 was introduced following the Grenfell tragedy to improve safety standards in residential buildings. The legislation is complex, but understanding whether your building is affected in an important part of buying or owning a flat.

Moving day is always busy, and updating your address can easily be overlooked. Having a clear checklist helps ensure nothing important is missed once you have settled into your new home.

When you sell a home, you'll be asked to complete selection of standard property forms. These form part of the legal contract, so it's important they're clear, accurate and complete. A little care at this stage helps keep your move on track.

Taking effect from 1 September 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") will introduce new rules aimed at aligning conduct standards across banks and non banks in cases of serious non-financial misconduct ("NFM").