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.

When you’re buying a home, you’ll hear both terms early on and it’s easy to assume they do the same thing. They may sound similar, but they do very different jobs. Understanding the difference can save you stress, unexpected costs and difficult decisions down the line. Here’s what each one covers and when you should consider arranging a survey.

Buying a home involves several key professionals, each with a differing role. Knowing who does what, at which stage, can make the process feel more manageable and help you understand what to expect during the process of buying a home. Here’s who does what and when.

When you are buying a property, exchange of contracts and completion usually happen on different days. In some cases, they can take place on the same day. This is known as simultaneous exchange and completion, often referred to as SIM. Understanding when this works well, and when it does not, can help you decide whether it is right for your purchase.