In the case of Okwu v Rise Community Action, the EAT found that, in relation to whether a protected disclosure was in the public interest or not, it only requred the employee to have reasonable belief that it was.

In February this year, McDonalds entered into a legally binding agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission through which it pledged to protect its staff from sexual harassment.

If the other parent is not paying child maintenance, there is no legal basis to stop them from seeing their child.

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.

In this month's episode we will be covering the Senior or Specialist Worker Visa (Global Business Mobility). We will be discussing the eligibility criteria for this type of visa, how long you...

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.

An Intercreditor agreement outlines the rights and obligations of multiple creditors when lending to the same borrower.

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...

Board meetings, held regularly for company performance and strategy decisions, require quorum and majority as defined in the Articles of Association. Proper documentation is crucial for legal validity and compliance with the Companies Act 2006.

In a departure from the traditional approach to business transfers, the European Court of Justice (‘CJ') has held that employees can be transferred to multiple employers...

The new government have promised to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years. These ambitious plans will be achieved in large part by reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

The thorny issue of assumption of responsibility in professional negligence cases continues to tax the judicial system.

Herrington Carmichael's specialist healthcare M&A team were delighted to assist the sellers of Q Lab Ltd ("Q Lab") on their successful sale to Corus Dent UK Ltd ("Corus")...

Transferring shares in a private limited company involves following essential processes, though it is not governed by the Companies Act 2006. Key steps include complying with the company's articles of association, signing a stock transfer form, updating company registers, and paying stamp duty if applicable.

The UK Companies Act 2006 provides for the general directors' duties.

On 24 April 2024 the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) has finally been adopted by the European Parliament which starts the two-year period member states...

The Government has published a consultation which is seeking views on proposals to refine and reform the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE")...

Global trade policy has once again taken centre stage, with the reintroduction of protectionist tariffs—particularly by the U.S.—raising fresh questions for UK property developers.