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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 Pharma & Life Sciences

How the UK Government Plans to Lead the World in Life Sciences

Monday, 07 June 2021

The UK has all the ingredients to be at the forefront of life sciences, with the links between world-leading academia, industry and care system. Never has this been more apparent than the starring role the UK took in the fight against COVID-19.

How the UK Government Plans to Lead the World in Life Sciences
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Health and Safety Detriment Protection Now Available for Workers

Friday, 04 June 2021

Employers need to be aware of a new Order extending the protection from health and safety detriment to "workers" which came in to force on 31 May 2021.

Health and Safety Detriment Protection Now Available for Workers
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Could a UK Employment Tribunal Have Jurisdiction For a Cross-Border Claim?

Friday, 04 June 2021

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered an employment tribunal's finding on this point.

Could a UK Employment Tribunal Have Jurisdiction For a Cross-Border Claim?
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

'No-Fault Divorces' Available from 6 April 2022

Tuesday, 08 June 2021

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force on 6 April 2022. Whilst the date is later than originally indicated, it is now fixed as a matter of Parliamentary record and we can look forward with certainty.

'No-Fault Divorces' Available from 6 April 2022
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Capital Gains Tax and Estate Administration - A Summary

Monday, 07 June 2021

Capital gains tax (CGT) is a tax that arises when a person disposes of an asset and makes a profit that is capital in nature.

What You Need to Know About Capital Gains Tax and Estate Administration
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

How Does the Trust Registration Service Combat Money Laundering?

Monday, 07 June 2021

Transparency about beneficial ownership is recognised as a key way of combatting money laundering and terrorist activity. The EU has introduced a number of Money Laundering Directives, with this in mind.

How Does the Trust Registration Service Combat Money Laundering?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Can Employers 'Fire and Re-Hire' Employees on Varied Terms?

Friday, 04 June 2021

Firing and re-hiring, also known as dismissal and re-engagement, is when an employer dismisses an employee and subsequently offers to rehire the employee on varied terms.

Can Employers 'Fire & Re-Hire' Employees on Varied Terms?
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Service Charge - Who Pays for Inherent Defects and Structural Repairs?

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Many leases require the landlord to keep parts of the property in repair, and tenants to contribute to the cost of those repairs through a service charge. Difficulties can arise when considering who should pay to repair inherent defects in the property.

Service Charge - Who Pays for Inherent Defects and Structural Repairs?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

NHS Pays for Babies to Receive Revolutionary £1.8m Gene Therapy Drug

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Babies in the UK have started to receive Zolgensma, from Novartis Gene Therapies, on the NHS following a confidential deal. The drug, valued at £1.8m per treatment, is one of the most expensive medicines on the market.

NHS Pays for Babies to Receive Revolutionary £1.8m Gene Therapy Drug
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Dismissal for Refusing to Vary Terms of Employment Was 'Unfair'

Tuesday, 01 June 2021

An employment tribunal has found that a solicitor who was dismissed for refusing to vary her contract had been unfairly dismissed.

Dismissal For Refusing to Vary Terms of Employment was 'Unfair'
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Does the 'Failed' Shared Parental Leave Scheme Need Reform?

Tuesday, 01 June 2021

Maternity Action's latest report recommends reforming the Shared Parental Leave (SPL) scheme. In Maternity Action's view SPL is not fit for purpose.

Does The 'Failed' Shared Parental Leave Scheme Need Reform?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

European Commission Sues AstraZeneca Over Vaccines - Does It Have a Case?

Thursday, 27 May 2021

There was a very public spat earlier this year around the supply by AstraZeneca of vaccines to the European Commission. The Commission has complained about delays of the vaccine delivery and AZ's prioritisation of supplying other places such as the UK.

European Commission Sues AstraZeneca Over Vaccines - Does It Have a Case?
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

New School Admissions Code Effective 1 September 2021

Tuesday, 25 May 2021

As you will no doubt be aware, the DfE consulted on various changes to the School Admissions Code towards the end of 2020.

New School Admissions Code Effective 1 September 2021
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Prime Minister Indicates Work From Home Guidance Will End on 21 June 2021

Friday, 21 May 2021

The Prime Minister told MPs on 12 May 2021 that the Government intends to drop the guidance that people in England should work from home if they can from 21 June 2021.

Prime Minister Indicates Work From Home Guidance Will End on 21 June 2021
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Articles & Blogs Employment

The Employment Bill - Why Didn't the Queen's Speech Mention It, and Where Are We Now?

Friday, 21 May 2021

On 11 May 2021, the Queen's Speech set out the Government's legislative programme for the next year. However, one of the most notable points was the apparent absence of an Employment Bill - previously promised in the Queen's speech of December 2019.

The Employment Bill - Why Didn't the Queen's Speech Mention It, and Where Are We Now?
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