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Browse our law brief articles and blogs, aimed at addressing the practical implications of the latest legal developments affecting you and your organisation.

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Welcome to the Spring Edition of Viewpoint

Thursday, 31 March 2022

Spring is the time of plans and projects,* but also a time of green shoots and muddy boots, caked from ventures back into our gardens after the cold winter months.


Articles & Blogs Personal Injury Private Client

Meet VWV's Personal Injury Lawyers - Augustines Injury Law

Monday, 21 March 2022

Augustines Injury Law is the personal injury department of VWV, dedicated to dealing with personal injury claims on behalf of claimants.

Meet VWV's Personal Injury Lawyers - Augustines Injury Law

Articles & Blogs Personal Injury Private Client

E-Bundles - What Are the New Rules for Solicitors?

Monday, 21 March 2022

Various work-from-home directives have accelerated the pace of change, both in solicitors' offices and the courts. Service of documents via email, video conferencing and the use of e-bundles have all evolved quickly to adapt to a new working environment.

E-Bundles - What Are the New Rules for Solicitors?

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Introduction to This Month's Schools Law Brief

Friday, 25 February 2022

As we welcome schools back after their half term breaks, the extraordinary events in Eastern Europe are on many people's minds.  


Articles & Blogs Private Client

Welcome to the Winter 2022 Edition of Viewpoint

Monday, 10 January 2022

At the time of writing, it is not yet known whether the Government will extend its temporary 2 year window for Wills to be witnessed using video conferencing rather than in-person, beyond 31 January 2022.


Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Guidance on ESS' SIMS Contract Renewal

Thursday, 16 December 2021

Education Software Solutions Ltd (ESS) recently took the decision to change the renewal term for its SIMS Annual Entitlement contracts from one year to three years.

Guidance on ESS' SIMS Contract Renewal

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Free Interactive Workshops - Autumn 2021

Monday, 06 September 2021

Thank you to those of you who have attended our workshops which have been a huge success. It's been great to see so many of you there.

Free Interactive Workshops - Autumn 2021

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Welcome to the Autumn 2021 Edition of Viewpoint

Monday, 06 September 2021

We take every opportunity to meet as many of you as we can so thank you to all those who have attended the workshops we have run over the last year or so, which remain a huge success.

Welcome to the Autumn 2021 Edition of Viewpoint

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

UK Government Unveils New Vision to Lead Changed World in Life Sciences

Thursday, 12 August 2021

The UK Government has unveiled its new Life Sciences Vision to replace and build on the 2017 Life Sciences Industrial Strategy.

UK Government Unveils New Vision to Lead Changed World in Life Sciences

Articles & Blogs Personal Injury

What Are the New Changes to Whiplash Injury Claims?

Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Did you know that if you are involved in a road traffic accident, the rules about bringing a personal injury claim may have changed.

What Are the New Changes to Whiplash Injury Claims?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Automatic Unfair Dismissal - A Reminder for Employers

Friday, 16 July 2021

This recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision is a useful reminder to employers of the importance of conducting a fair investigation following an employee's protected disclosures and ensuring any subsequent dismissal procedure is conducted fairly.

Automatic Unfair Dismissal - A Reminder for Employers

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Roadmap Review, COVID-Status Certification Reports and Social Distancing Update

Friday, 16 July 2021

Following the publishing of further outcome reports on the roadmap reviews, the Prime Minister has confirmed that England will move to the final stage of easing coronavirus restrictions on 19 July.

Roadmap Review, COVID-Status Certification Reports and Social Distancing Update

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

When Can Pupils Return to Educational Visits?

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Government guidance recognises the benefits of educational visits for children's education development, as well as their mental health and wellbeing.

When Can Pupils Return to Educational Visits?

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Can We Offer Wraparound Provision and Extra-Curricular Activities?

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

With a return to face to face teaching for pupils, schools are likely considering their provision of wraparound and extra-curricular activities.

Can We Offer Wraparound Provision and Extra-Curricular Activities?