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The Register of Overseas Entities: the duty to renew a year on
It has now been a year since as a result of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 ("ECA") the new Register of Overseas Entities ("ROE") was launched at...
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What is a judicial review?
This article explores the court's ability to assess the legality and fairness of bodies that exercise public functions through a process known as judicial review.
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Relying on the Co-Insurance Defence
When can a co-insured party actually rely on the Co-Insurance Defence to escape liability from a subrogated claim? The law on co-insurance and the complex nature of subrogation in the...
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SDLT for property developers: golden brick and broken brick
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) for property developers varies, depending on whether the property counts as residential or as non-residential. Different rates of SDLT apply accordingly, and significant amounts of...
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Hefty Health and Safety at Work fines following attacks on staff
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) fines have been issued to two companies under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 after hospital staff were subjected to violent attacks.
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Do I need a lawyer to change my Will?
Once you have a Will in place it is important to keep it under review. Circumstances can change over the years, in particular events like births, deaths, marriages and divorce...
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Deprivation of Liberty – Mental Health Act or Mental Capacity Act?
Professor Richard Jones, Consultant, considers the case of Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v JS and Manchester City Council [2023] EWCOP 12 and recent appeal at [2023] EWCOP 33,...
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Multiple nominations for Blake Morgan at the Dealmakers Awards
Blake Morgan has been shortlisted in four different categories at the Wales Dealmakers Awards 2023.
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Keeping in balance: 4 day working week trial
In June 2022, a 6-month trial commenced where full-time employees had the opportunity to reduce their hours to a 4-day working week, without a drop in salary, provided that they...
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Huge increase in fines for illegal working or renting
The Government has announced that fines are to be more than tripled for employers and landlords who allow illegal migrants to work for them or rent their properties. It is...
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Changes to the minimum energy efficiency standards for commercial properties
What are the changes to the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES)? We look at everything landlords need to know, including practical next steps. From 1 April 2023, landlords cannot continue...
