The right for employees to request time off work to undertake study or training – which has applied to employers with 250 or more employees since 6 April 2010 – was due to be extended to all employees, regardless of the size of their employers, from 6 April 2011. However, following consultation, the Government has [...]
The Court of Appeal has recently considered whether an e-mail exchange, which included the phrase “a formal contract will follow” was subject to contract. The phrase “subject to contract” in commercial negotiations creates a strong presumption that the parties do not yet want to be bound. Parties who do not use this wording need to make [...]
As the financial downturn continues and economic uncertainty prevails, the country’s Employment Tribunals have reported a huge increase in the number of claims for unfair dismissal (“UD”) and redundancy pay (“RP”) claims.
We provide robust, clear and practical advice to our clients with a view to securing a swift and satisfactory settlement according to the specific client’s requirements and objectives.
Employment contracts and restrictive covenants; grievance, dismissal issues; harassment and discrimination; unfair dismissal; redundancy, termination of employment.
Passing off, Trademark infringement, Breach of copyright, Design rights (registered and unregistered), Counterfeit goods claims, Confidential Information.
Advise on liquidation, receivership and administration, bankruptcy, CVA's, IVA's, claims against directors and directors’ disqualification proceedings and on creditors' rights.
We look to achieve collection pre-action collection but if this fails we will act immediately to issue Court, bankruptcy or winding-up proceedings.
