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MBRRACE-UK’s 2023 report says maternal deaths increased in 2019 to 2021

The UK’s maternal mortality watchdog, MBRRACE-UK, have published their 2023 report on the pregnancy and birth-related deaths of women (maternal deaths). The latest Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care report looks at data from the Confidential...
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EU Pay Transparency Directive and the gender pay gap – will the UK see the ripple effect?

In 2023, women continue to earn, on average, significantly less than men in the labour market. This differential is known as the gender pay gap and is driven by a variety of factors, including: Occupational...
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Intestacy rules & death during divorce – who inherits?

If someone dies without having made a will then their estate will pass by way of the Intestacy Rules. The Rules set out in order of priority who is entitled to inherit the deceaseds estate...
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The benefits of family mediation

Many people experiencing a relationship breakdown, divorce or other family law issue will be faced with a variety of processes they can use to try to resolve matters. Whilst there may be a place for...
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Deposit Protection breaches – how much can be awarded?

Correct deposit protection for Assured Shorthold Tenancies is one of the more common mistakes made in setting up a tenancy. Whether it is an inexperienced landlord who is not sure of what they are supposed...
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Clarity provided on what debts a director or individual involved in a company using aprohibited name could be liable for under sections 216 and 217 of the Insolvency Act 1986.

The recent case of PSV 1982 Limited v Langdon [2022] has clarified what is arelevant debt of a company which uses aprohibited name and for which a director or person who manages that company can...
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Citibank employee loses claim for unfair dismissal

The recently reported Employment Tribunal decision in Fekete -v- Citibank is a tale of food, falsehood, and fairness. Emma OConnor, Legal Director, reports on the lessons learned and practice points. Case background Mr Fekete worked...
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Office to Lab: 3 conversion challenges

The evolution of hybrid working has led to under-utilised offices, with landlords wanting to put the space to use. With life sciences also rapidly growing since the pandemic, the sector needs laboratories to support all...
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Breathing Space and Mental Health Crisis Moratoriums – what do they mean for creditors?

On 4th May 2021 the government introduced some new legislation, which seeks to help households cope with debt, entitled The Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England & Wales) Regulations...
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Amending contracts of employment¦Is fire and rehire the best approach?

Changing terms and conditions of employment is a tricky business. Whether its furlough, reduced hours or pay, this last year has put contracts in the spotlight. Getting employee consent is by far the least risky...
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Employment law changes: Worker Protection Bill and the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023

In this article we discuss the developments in relation to the Worker Protection (Amendment to Equality Act 2010) Bill following debate in the House of Lords, and the introduction of the Workers (Predictable Terms and...
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Living with birth trauma and how to access support

In today’s NHS, maternity care, claims and inquiries seem to dominate the healthcare headlines, but until recently, the concept of birth trauma to the mother wasn’t widely recognised or even acknowledged. The negation of women’s...
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Returning a tenancy deposit by cheque

Richard Pulford, Associate Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team, looks at the case of Richworth Limited v Billingham (2023) and what Landlords need to consider when trying to return a deposit to a tenant. Returning...
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Twitter’s bold rebrand to X – What are the risks of changing an established brand?

Twitters recent rebrand to X and abandonment of the iconic bird logo caught people by surprise. Opinions were divided: was it an irrational move, or could it breathe new life into the platforms profile in...
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Company insolvencies on the rise

The recent rise in company insolvencies has been driven by a high number of creditors voluntary liquidations (CVL). The outlook for the rest of 2023 is that there will be an even higher number of...
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Quantum (Barrowsfield) Ltd v Bell and others – when a restrictive covenant offers a substantial value to everyone but the developer

This Upper Tribunal case is a disappointment for developers and goes to reinforce that modification of restrictive covenants is not a mere formality that can be relied upon simply because planning permission has been granted...
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