Emma and Nicole are talking about Trusts and looking at the Frequently asked questions surrounding them...

Alex Harper and Sam Gray from Herrington Carmichael's Employment team discuss the legal aspects of statutory flexible working requests and upcoming changes effective April 6, 2024, impacting employers and employees.

Herrington Carmichael's Employment and Immigration team discusses corporate mergers and acquisitions, emphasizing key immigration factors, notably transferring sponsor licences.

Adverse possession is a legal principle by which an individual who is not the legal owner of land can become the legal owner by being in possession of the land for the requisite period of time.

From 1st October 2019, Yavan Brar will succeed Frankie Tierney as the Managing Partner at Herrington Carmichael, with Frankie continuing as a Partner and the Head of Dispute Resolution.

The EAT has held that employees can pursue an unfair dismissal claim where it is envisaged that no compensation will be awarded and such a claim should not be struck out...

In the case of Heskett v Secretary of State for Justice, the EAT considered whether the ‘absence of financial means' was sufficient to be considered a "legitimate interest" capable of justifying indirect age discrimination.

In Upton-Hansen Architects v Gyftaki, the EAT held that if an individual is found to have been constructive dismissed, an employer needs to prove a potentially fair reason for the dismissal to successfully defend the claim.

The case of Mackenzie v The University of Cambridge considered whether an employee who had been unfairly dismissed could seek an injunction ordering re-engagement or reinstatement.

On the 8th December 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") made changes to Chapter 12 of the Supervision Manual (SUP 12) of the FCA Handbook, which is concerned with the appointed...

In this episode Matt Jenkin and Alex Harper are discussing the US influence on DE&I in the UK.

The United Kingdom places a significant emphasis on maintaining a fair and lawful workforce. Employers and individuals alike are expected to adhere to regulations outlined...

This month's episode covers the Christmas period, both the run up to and the bank holidays in between. We will be looking at why Christmas can be such a difficult period...

A Charitable Incorporated Organisation often known as a "CIO" is a type of charity that has a distinct legal personality, and therefore receives limited liability status.

We understand the legal challenges that in-house lawyers face in ensuring alignment between legal advice and business objectives, all whilst managing multiple contracts.

This Family Law episode explores the principles of "sharing" and "needs" in divorce financial settlements, discussing their relevance to case resolution and the circumstances under which each principle applies.

Gifted deposits ease homebuying costs but require donor verification, compliance with anti-money laundering rules, and adherence to lender guidelines, ensuring a smooth, legally compliant transaction.

The UK's housebuilding market faces challenges in response to the introduction of the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirement under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

The UK government has introduced the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to accelerate the construction of 1.5 million homes and key infrastructure projects.

In September 2024, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marked their first anniversary, and rumours of marriage have intensified. It is reported that the couple has discussed needing a Prenuptial Agreement...