Articles & Blogs

Landlords, Tenants and Telecommunications

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

The Electronic Communications Code sets out rules which govern the installation and operation of telecoms equipment. A new Electronic Communications Code was introduced on 28 December 2017.

Landlords, Tenants and Telecommunications

Articles & Blogs Partnerships & LLPs

Is your Partnership Agreement up to Scratch?

Monday, 19 February 2018

A recent case involving a GP practice has again brought into focus the importance of ensuring an appropriate partnership agreement is in place, and the need to update the agreement as the partnership evolves.

Is your Partnership Agreement up to Scratch?

Articles & Blogs Employment

The Government Responds to the Taylor Review

Friday, 16 February 2018

After being published in July last year, the government has now responded to Matthew Taylor's review of the UK labour market and employment practices - the Taylor Review.

Articles & Blogs Employment

Will an Employer Have Constructive Knowledge of an Employee's Disability Where They Have Relied on Incorrect Medical Evidence?

Friday, 16 February 2018

An employer is not under a duty to make reasonable adjustments if it does not know (actual knowledge) and could not reasonably be expected to know (constructive knowledge) that an individual has a disability...

Articles & Blogs Employment

April 2018 Increase to Statutory Benefit Payments

Friday, 16 February 2018

Following government plans announced in December last year, the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2018 has been published.

Articles & Blogs Brexit

What Does Brexit Mean for the EU Citizens Working in Your Family Business?

Friday, 16 February 2018

Now that "sufficient progress" has been made on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU, EU leaders have agreed that talks can move on to the next phase of negotiations.

What Does Brexit Mean For the EU Citizens Working in Your Family Business?

Articles & Blogs Conveyancing

All Conveyancers Are Not Created Equally…

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

A recent study, reported in the Law Society Gazette, shows that 43% of home-movers in the past year chose a specialist conveyancer over a local solicitor, which is an increase of 27% from just three years earlier.

All Conveyancers Are Not Created Equally…

Articles & Blogs Family Business

A Toast to Family Business

Friday, 16 February 2018

Our Family Business team recently hosted the London launch of 'Advising the Family Owned Business', written by Family Business Consultant Nick Smith and a large number of contributors from VWV and beyond.

Abolition of Stamp Duty Land Tax up to £300,000 - 6 Things You Should Know

Monday, 12 February 2018

Our quick facts guide to the new Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief.

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

UK Pharma Pushes for Frictionless Trade with EU Post-Brexit

Monday, 12 February 2018

The organisations representing big pharma and biotech in the UK (the ABPI and BIA) and various big pharma companies have called for regulatory alignment and frictionless trade with the EU post-Brexit.

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

What Steps Should Pharma Suppliers Take in Light of the Carillion Collapse?

Monday, 12 February 2018

When Carillion went into liquidation recently, it left a trail of losses on big contracts and accumulated debts of over £1.5bn. Carillion's liquidation will have a significant impact on a number of stakeholders, including its suppliers.

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Huntington's Trial Yields Potential Breakthrough for Incurable Neurological Conditions

Monday, 12 February 2018

One of the biggest challenges facing the life sciences sector is what to do about degenerative neurological conditions. A clinical trial conducted by University College London now holds some encouragement.

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst Welcomes Sally Ann Forsyth as CEO

Monday, 12 February 2018

Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst - the UK's first open innovation biomedical catalyst where fast-growing biotech, pharma and medtech businesses can draw upon world-leading resources, announces their new CEO.

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Approval of Proteus's Digital Pill Gives Boost to Medicine Adherence

Monday, 12 February 2018

Medicine adherence is a major issue with some estimates that up to half of medicines are not taken as prescribed, leading to ineffective treatment, unwanted medical complications and extra costs to healthcare payers.

Articles & Blogs Employment

Whistleblowing Compensation - Can a Claimant Claim for Post-Termination Losses?

Wednesday, 07 February 2018

In the recent case of Wilsons Solicitors LLP v Roberts, the Court of Appeal (CoA) determined that post-termination losses could be awarded if they can be attributed to pre-termination detriments.

VWV Employment blog on whistleblowing detriment.

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