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The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England…
Thinking of allowing dogs into the workplace? We advise you to paws for thought
Howes Percival’s health and safety specialists have…
No Joke: You Must Comply with MEES by April 1st
The deadline for compliance with the Minimum Energy…
Preparing for a Smooth Transaction: From the Perspective of a Corporate Trainee
No deals are the same but there are common issues…
Government Consultation on Holiday Entitlement: Harpur trust v Brazel
The Government has launched a consultation on the…
Online Safety - Removing the Harm
On 16 December 2022, the government published a guide…
Amendments to the Electronic Communications Code become law
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure…
Building owners and managers - are you ready for the new Fire Safety Regulations?
New fire regulations, announced by the government,…
National Living & Minimum Wage Increases Confirmed
The Government has now announced the minimum wage…
Securing your intellectual property before sale or seeking investment
Intellectual property is arguably the most important…
The World Cup – Is it coming home (and are you working from home)?
After four long years of waiting, the FIFA World Cup…
Protecting Your Interest When You Live Together and Buy Property
Senior Associate at Howes Percival, Gemma Evans, provides…
Redundancies: Unfair for employers to decide on a selection pool of one employee without consulting on selection criteria first
In the recent case of Mogane v Bradford Teaching Hospitals…
Health and Safety Guidance, Codes of Practice, Approved Codes of Practice and Standards – what are they and how does the law treat them?
Guidance, Codes of Practice, Approved Codes of Practice…
POBs, BDMs and going MRO – our 5 minute guide to deciphering the Pubs Code
Introduced in 2016, the Pubs Code was intended to…
ESG in Commercial Contracts – How to Get Started
ESG can be a daunting area for those trying to tackle…
Family Law Arbitration
With the Courts in England and Wales struggling with…
Food and Beverage sector warned against Greenwashing
Modern consumers are far more discernible when it…
The Unusual Case of the draft Will
Here our experts examine the potential pitfalls of…
Do employees get a day off for the state funeral on 19 September 2022?
The Government has also confirmed there is no statutory…
Ground Rent Abolition – A step in the right direction for the next generation?
In this article, we explore the strengths and limitations…
A key building block in the provision of vital services
Howes Percival has continued to expand its corporate,…
The Rise of DIY Wills
When the Covid pandemic hit the UK it brought into…
Most Favoured Nation Clauses - are they still in favour?
Compare the Market has successfully appealed the Competition…
Holiday entitlement in the care sector - Harper Trust v Brazel
Many businesses rely upon ‘part-year workers’ or casual…
Caveat Emptor and the Seller’s duty of disclosure
This article discusses the responsibility of the seller…
Vardy’s Own Goal
Following a very high-profile seven day trial-cum-media-circus…
Disputes about burials and cremations
This article looks at the issues that arise when there…
Tackling illegal and harmful online content - the changing global landscape
Increased attention on issues like hate speech, online…
Resolving employee grievances informally in the care sector
Since the beginning of the pandemic, care sector clients…
Proprietary Estoppel - What farming families need to consider
Proprietary estoppel seems to be the gift that keeps…
How hot is ‘too hot’ in the workplace?
The UK has seen temperatures rocket in recent weeks…
Abolition of Ground Rent – what Housing Associations need to know
Howes Percival’s social housing experts review the…
Changes announced to pre-paid funeral plans
From 29th July 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority…
Copyright in Del Boy, a rather ‘cushty’ decision
The recent decision in Shazam Productions Ltd -v-…
Older People's Shared Ownership: The Future of Retirement Living?
The problems faced by generation rent and first time…
Not all changes to a Will are the result of undue influence
By far the largest cross-section of Wills and Probate…
A new deal for renting: the end of assured shorthold tenancies
The government yesterday published its updated consultation…
How long does it take to divorce?
Here Family Law expert, Caroline Eaton, provides a…
Selling your care home? Here is what you need to know
If you are planning to sell your care home, or if…
Extension of ban on exclusivity clauses
The government are proposing a widening of the ban…
Protecting older and vulnerable adults from financial abuse
Financial abuse of older and vulnerable adults is…
Testamentary capacity considerations in the light of Covid 19
Making a Will is a sensible approach to organising…
Mediation - What is it and is it right for you?
With the Courts in England & Wales struggling with…
No Fault Divorce – What has changed?
As of 6th April, No Fault Divorce became the only…
New UK International Data Transfer Agreements
On 21 March 2022, new rules came into force regarding…
Collaborative Law – What Is It And Is It Right For You?
With the Courts in England & Wales struggling with…
Updated Vento Bands
The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England…
Private FDR – what is it and is it right for you?
With the Courts in England & Wales struggling with…
Victimisation: What is a detriment?
In the recent case of Warburton v The Chief Constable…
Witnessing a Will – avoiding the pitfalls
There are strict requirements for a Will to be validly…
New case law on rents under the Electronic Communications Code
Two recent cases have looked at the issue that is…
Is Now a Good Time to Divorce?
Head of Family Law at Howes Percival, Justine Flack…
The Planning Reform Merry-Go-Round
Many planning professionals would no doubt subscribe…
Is making provision for supported living a bad thing?
You would hope that the answer to the title question…
Government to revoke compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for all frontline health and social care workers
Following consultation, the government has announced…
Corporate Insolvency Statistics: January 2022
An update on Corporate Insolvency Statistics: January…
Beneficial Ownership of Land: A step towards proactive anti-money laundering
As the world considers further sanctions against Russia,…
Balancing the Grid: Electric vehicles get smart
In this article, we look at why these regulations…
Insolvency Practitioners: Funding Recovery Claims
Here, the options available to Insolvency Practitioners…
'No-contest' clauses in Wills
A “no contest” clause is a device that can be included…
Agency Workers: No Direct Right to Apply for Vacancies at Hirer
In the case of Kocur v Angard Staffing Solution Ltd,…
Updated guidance from the Competition and Markets Authority for care homes to comply with their consumer law obligations
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has updated…
UK Health and Care Worker visa opened up to overseas care workers
With effect from 15th February 2022, and in line with…
To Love, Cherish and Obey
In the final of a series of articles, Head of Family…
Promising the earth – how proprietary estoppel claims affect farming families
In recent years we have seen an increasing number…
Holiday Pay: Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Round 2
The Court of Appeal has given judgment in Smith v…
Plugging in to the green revolution: Electric cars and the new charge point infrastructure regulations
Electric cars and the new charge point infrastructure…
In Sickness and In Health
In the second of a series of articles, Head of Family…
Challenging the Acts of Attorneys
As we get older, appointing a trusted person to act…
What do the latest changes to permitted development rights mean for owners and operators of licensed premises?
Towards the end of 2021 the Government announced that…
What to expect in Property in 2022
An expert insight into what you can expect in Property…
Mutual Will or Mirror Will?
Here our experts discuss the difference between mirror…
Can a stepchild claim against an Estate?
Here our experts review the Provision for Family and…
Till Death Us Do Part
In the first of a series of articles, Head of Family…
No Jab, No Company Sick Pay
In the last few days several major companies have…
Restrictive Covenants – “Neighbourhood” not sufficient to identify benefiting land
The Court of Appeal in Bath Rugby Ltd v Greenwood…
New Year, New Approach to Cladding Crisis - new guidance on fire assessments
This week saw the Housing Minister, Michael Gove,…
Employment Law: What to Expect in 2022
2022 promises to be a very interesting year for employment…
Weird and Wonderful Wills
A Will is a serious document – your last word on what…
Unequal shares – treating children differently in your Will
Our experts discuss the steps you can take to avoid…
Top tips for employers when recruiting
Employers are facing a challenging time at the moment…
Taxing new residential developments: will it cure the cladding crisis?
In the Autumn Budget the Chancellor confirmed that…
Does a divorce settlement survive a death?
English law (oddly perhaps) provides that marriage…
New Code for Commercial Lockdown Rent Arrears
Whilst many businesses are now back to trading at…
Government to introduce compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for all frontline health and social care workers
Following consultation, the government has now announced…
Predatory Marriage
Last month The Guardian highlighted again the case…
Giving reasons – help for adult claimants in 1975 Act claims
Adult children can face an uphill struggle when it…
Forgery in Wills – Rainey v Weller
The Courts have long made it clear that they will…
COVID-19 and RIDDOR - Guidance update
Since the start of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) Pandemic…
Letter Before Action or Statutory Demand? … That is the question!
When pursuing a debt, it’s not always clear whether…
Are you being served? The importance of correspondence addresses at Companies House
Every person who is a director or secretary of a UK…
The Forfeiture Act 1982 – applications to prevent a benefit
The recent conviction of 66 year-old Penelope Jackson…
M&A and investments: do you need to obtain advance clearance from the Secretary of State?
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (the…
Claims for Provision by Adult Children
Over recent years the Courts have seen an increase…
Widow recovers money from brother-in-law in Estate claim
The High Court has adjusted an inheritance to make…
Can you leave your children out of your Will?
It is a long-established principle of English law…
Court of Appeal rules on success fee in Estate claim
The Court of Appeal has in the last few days ruled…
Share Buybacks: A Cautionary Tale
Share buybacks are a popular and effective way for…
Testamentary Capacity and Delusional Beliefs
There has been some discussion in recent years about…
Giving effect to promises – still a knotty problem for the Courts: The Supreme Court decision in Guest v Guest
Sequana: the Supreme Court Judgment in a Nutshell
There will be much discussion and debate concerning…
Webinar: The Housing Snapshot - Right to Shared Ownership (RtSO) and Older People's Shared Ownership (OPSO)
Webinar: The Housing Snapshot - Forfeiture
Howes Percival's Social Housing Team provide an insight…
Howes Percival wins Milton Keynes Achievement Award
Howes Percival has once again won the award for the…
Howes Percival advises Corby-based Nene Capital on acquisition
Leading law firm Howes Percival has acted for Corby-based…
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