Reached the Finnish line on sick leave?
We report on whether annual leave in excess of the EU minimum must be carried over for sick workers.
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Election Proposals – Inheritance Tax & Capital Gains Tax
A review of the main manifesto pledges around inheritance tax and capital gains tax.
Getting payment notices and “pay less” notices right
S & T (UK) Limited v Grove Developments has provided some clarity in relation to payment notices on construction projects.
Investigation error?
Our employment team reports on whether omitting evaluative conclusions from a draft investigation report was found to be unfair and unreasonable.
Discrimination on air?
We discuss whether homophobic comments made on a radio show amount to a breach of unlawful discrimination.
Immigration requirements
Imelda Reddington discusses the increasing impact of immigration rules on all employers and businesses.
Cohabitation – what you need to know
For cohabitation awareness week we highlight the top five points you need to know about cohabitation which includes some common misconceptions.
Ransom Strips – How are they used?
James Burgess, a Partner in our real estate team, discusses the strategic value of ransom strips to sellers and promoters of land with development potential.
Tips on negotiating Heads of Terms on property transactions
Getting a set of heads of terms that fairly describe the terms of a new letting is a balancing act. Too little detail in the heads of terms and you risk encountering unforeseen commercial or practical obstacles in a transaction when you are already well advanced in your legal negotiations. Too much detail at the heads of terms stage and you risk wasting time by ‘rehearsing’ the negotiation of the deal itself.
