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Growth In the Gig Economy - Employment Law Guidance for the Tech Sector

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

People working in the gig economy has tripled over the past five years.

Growth In the Gig Economy - Employment Law Guidance for the Tech Sector

Executors – Choosing Correctly Is More Important than You Might Think

Monday, 10 January 2022

When drafting your Will, choosing your executors is a key decision and one which is not always given sufficient thought.

Executors – Choosing Correctly Is More Important than You Might Think

Predatory Marriages - To Have, But Not to Hold

Monday, 10 January 2022

In a growing aging population, many of the elderly are suffering long-term health conditions which affect their decision-making.

Predatory Marriages - To Have, But Not to Hold

From Start-up to Series A - How to Get Investment Ready

Tuesday, 18 January 2022

Start-ups, scale-ups and the people they employ significantly drive innovation in the UK life sciences sector. Their developments in science and technology however, will not survive the journey to successful commercialisation without proper funding.

From Start-up to Series A - How to Get Investment Ready

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Top Tips for Unmarried Couples

Monday, 10 January 2022

Cohabitation increased by 137% between 1996 and 2020 and yet the law has not kept up.

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Share Options in Early Stage Tech – Vesting or Reverse Vesting: Which Way Is Best?

Friday, 14 January 2022

'Vesting' and 'reverse vesting' are terms that are often used in the context of early-stage technology companies but what do these terms mean and when are they relevant?

Share Options in Early Stage Tech – Vesting or Reverse Vesting: Which Way Is Best?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Right of Substitution - Franchisees Neither Employees Nor Workers

Friday, 14 January 2022

In the case of Stojsavljevic v DPD Group UK Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that owner driver franchisees (ODFs) who carried out delivery and collection services for DPD, were self-employed franchisees rather than employees or workers.

Right of Substitution - Franchisees Neither Employees Nor Workers

Articles & Blogs Immigration

Health and Care Visa Scheme to Include Care Workers and Home Carers

Friday, 14 January 2022

We recently reported on the recommendation of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) that UK immigration rules for care workers should be immediately relaxed in an effort to ease pressure on the sector.

Health and Care Visa Scheme to Include Care Workers and Home Carers

Articles & Blogs Employment

'Gay Cake' Case Deemed Inadmissible by European Court of Human Rights

Friday, 14 January 2022

The famous discrimination case involving an attempt to purchase a cake (widely known as the 'gay cake' case but more correctly referred to as Lee v Ashers Bakery Company) has been deemed inadmissible by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

'Gay Cake' Case Deemed Inadmissible by European Court of Human Rights

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and Deep Science Ventures Enter Exciting Collaboration

Wednesday, 12 January 2022

The Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Catapult and Deep Science Ventures (DSV) are collaborating to create a novel approach to overcoming barriers and boost innovation in the pioneering area of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs).

Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and Deep Science Ventures Enter Exciting Collaboration

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Top Tips for Separating Couples - A Talk With a Professional Break-Up Coach

Tuesday, 11 January 2022

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with specialist break-up coach Claire Black, to discuss top tips for those who are separating, whether married or unmarried.

Emily Roskilly interviews Divorce Coach Claire Black

The Risk of Opioids to UK Pharmacy

Monday, 10 January 2022

Amidst the swell of litigation surrounding the opioid crisis in the US, the ripples of a court decision against the three largest pharmacy chains are being felt across the pond.

Articles & Blogs Employment

A Review of the Recent Changes to the IR35 Legislation

Thursday, 06 January 2022

Following the IR changes introduced in April 2021 we have supported many clients, including contractors, hirers of contractors, and recruitment businesses adjust. Tolleys Company secretarial have published our summary of these changes in October 2021.

A Review of the Recent Changes to the IR35 Legislation

Can I Get Divorced in the UK if I Live Abroad?

Tuesday, 04 January 2022

Yes, however there are requirements that need to be met for you to demonstrate that you have jurisdiction. This is a complex area of law and advice should be sought early on from a family law specialist as this can have significant financial consequences.

Can I Get Divorced in the UK if I Live Abroad?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Best Practice for Employers When Handling Grievances in the Workplace

Wednesday, 22 December 2021

In the recent decision of Hope v British Medical Association, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held it was fair to dismiss an employee for raising numerous grievances which he then refused to progress or withdraw.

Best Practice for Employers When Handling Grievances in the Workplace

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