Category: Articles

19 April

An announcement regarding a breakaway European Super League (ESL) on Sunday (18 April) evening was quickly met with a backlash from governing bodies, governments and supporters. What would this mean... Read More

16 April

Colin the Caterpillar, nigh-on a British institution, has become the centre of a trade mark dispute between Marks and Spencer (M&S) and Aldi. The chocolate sponge cake, covered in chocolate... Read More

14 April

In February 2021, the Women and Equalities Committee published a report on how long-standing gender differences and inequalities for women have been exacerbated by the Coronavirus pandemic and the furlough... Read More

13 April

Businesses have a duty of care towards their employees' wellbeing whether or not they are working from home or on furlough. Read More

7 April

In a speech by Mark Steward, Executive Director of Enforcement and Market Oversight on 24 March at the AML and ABC Forum, the FCA has further reinforced its role in... Read More

3 April

Now that the transition period has ended and we have officially exited the European Union, we revisit the subject of intellectual property and the impact Brexit has had on your... Read More

1 April

What happens if there is no Will? Where there is a will there is a way, as the saying goes, and where there is no Will, there could be problems... Read More

1 April

Believe it or not, everybody has an estate, which includes everything you own. If your estate is large enough, Inheritance Tax may become payable. It is therefore a very good... Read More

1 April

April is the usual month for legislative changes and increases in statutory rates and this year is no exception. From a significant extension of the scope of the National Minimum... Read More

30 March

The year 2020 saw a number of high profile defamation cases (or scandals!) feature prominently in the UK press. We take a look at the two of the most prominent... Read More

29 March

If you are drafting a contract, there are crucial things to bear in mind. We look at what you should include in order to avoid conflict and help your business... Read More

29 March

When it comes to writing a contract, you can draft one yourself or have a lawyer write one for you. We look at the dangers involved in drafting your own... Read More