Many manufacturing businesses have spent decades building value in two distinct areas: their trading operations and their property portfolio. Yet, despite the fundamentally different nature of these assets, it remains…
Read moreSince the introduction of VAT on school fees, independent schools have faced significant financial pressures. Combined with rising operational costs and increasing affordability concerns for families, it is a challenging…
Read moreEnvironmental law and regulation is not always easy to understand. In a new series of short articles, Enviro InSSites, regulatory specialists Ian Anderson and Emma Reilly examine key environmental law…
Read moreWhat a time to be a landlord. Both residential and commercial property owners are facing unprecedented levels of reform that will reshape the property landscape in the coming years. In…
Read moreApprenticeships are an effective way for businesses to attract new talent, develop skills within their workforce and build for the future. For SMEs in particular, they can provide a cost-effective…
Read moreThe Court of Appeal has confirmed that a business will not usually be vicariously liable for the actions of a true independent contractor. In Burger v JD Wetherspoon plc [2026],…
Read moreIt has been an interesting 12 months for the regulatory department in shotgun and firearms licensing. Our head of department, Ian Anderson, looks back on some of the cases dealt…
Read moreThe Security Industry Authority (SIA) has closed its consultation on draft statutory guidance for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law. The consultation received wide engagement…
Read moreIn a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has provided a useful reminder of the importance of ensuring that bonus schemes are set out clearly and correctly at the outset….
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