Settlement Agreements in Redundancy
Settlement agreements, a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee ending the employment relationship are generally invoked when a dispute arises and it has been decided to resolve the dispute without recourse to litigation and without the potential for the employee to take the employer to the tribunal or to court at a …
Does Cryptocurrency sector finally face Regulation?
The collapse of FTX Trading Ltd. (FTX) and the subsequent arrest of Samuel Bankman-Fried, the founder, has yet again highlighted the significant risk that trading in cryptocurrency poses. Crypto currency enjoys a reputation of being the “wild west” of financial investment sector. The regulating bodies in both Europe and the U.S.A have been murmuring about …
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Essential information on the Redundancy Procedure
Most businesses have suffered several blows in the past two to three years following Brexit, the pandemic, lockdown and the crisis in Ukraine. Now consumer-facing industry sectors, such as hospitality and retail, are struggling to get back on their feet and the economic crisis is adding further problems to be overcome.
Spain to launch a Digital Nomad Visa in January 2023
Spain has always been a highly popular destination for British citizens relocating to Europe with many people owning residential property in mainland Spain and on its famous islands. One of the major impacts arising in the aftermath of Brexit for Spain was the loss of Spanish-based British talent due to the restrictions introduced following the UK’s exit …
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Deadline for Compliance with the Register of Overseas Entities – 31 January 2023
Concerns arising from the lack of transparency displayed by overseas entities purchasing and/or holding real estate assets in the United Kingdom and the suspected use of such property for money laundering purposes has resulted in new Register of Overseas Entities (Register) created by the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (Act) which came into force on 1 August 2022. …
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Unfair Prejudice in Shareholder Disputes
In many companies the commercial disruption and anxieties experienced over the past two or three years have, in some cases, amplified the tensions between minority and majority shareholders, leading to boardroom disputes based on unfair prejudice.
Escape the Economic Crisis in the UK by retiring to Spain
Retirement years should be relaxing, enjoyable and free from anxiety. A reward for all the years of toil. The impact of Brexit, Covid, the conflict in Eastern Europe and finally the budget bungled by the previous Prime Minister has resulted in a considerable number of over 65s in the United Kingdom facing, for the foreseeable …
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The Impact, Consequences and Potential Consequences of the implosion of FTX
Despite the crypto sectors reputation of volatility, the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX has shocked its own investors, the financial sector in general and most importantly its customers.
An analysis of the Law Commission’s Review of the Arbitration Act 1996
After 25 years of the Arbitration Act 1996 (‘the Act’), the UK Government has asked the Law Commission to revisit it to determine if any amendments might be required in various areas, in light of the many years experience since the Act came into force. An update of the Act ensures that it continues to be a solid foundation …
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How to prevent Parental Abduction of Children in Cross-border Divorce or Dissolution
Few people will disagree that divorce or dissolution is one of the most stressful experiences and is usually a decision that is not taken lightly. There are many factors influence the break-up of a relationship, for example, the extremely challenging consequences of the economic crisis in the United Kingdom has, for some couples, proved to …