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    Training Repayment Clauses: How Far Can Employers Go?

    In Geeks Limited v Joseph Henry Watts, the Court of Appeal considered whether and how the restraint of trade doctrine, which prohibits an employer from restricting an employee’s activities once they leave employment unless that restriction goes no further than is reasonable to protect a legitimate interest, applies to agreements for employees to pay back training costs.
    United KingdomEmployment and HR
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
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    Could Stablecoins Become The Biggest Threat To Traditional International Banking Since Online Banking?

    Stablecoins are emerging as a practical alternative for cross-border business payments, operating continuously on blockchain networks and potentially bypassing traditional correspondent banking chains. As major institutions like Visa and Swift integrate stablecoin technology while regulators develop frameworks to balance innovation with stability, businesses face a strategic shift in how they manage international cash flow. The question is no longer whether banks will disappear, but which parts of internati
United Kingdom
Finance and Banking
Gateley Legal
Gateley Legal
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    Upper-Tier Tax Tribunal Affirms SDLT Overpayment Relief For Rescinded Contracts

    The Upper-Tier Tribunal has ruled on a significant Stamp Duty Land Tax case involving Christian Candy's claim for overpayment relief following a contract rescission.
    United KingdomTax
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
  • Article

    Baby Loss Awareness Week: How To Support Employees

    Baby Loss Awareness Week highlights the critical need for workplace support when employees experience pregnancy loss or stillbirth. With one in four pregnancies ending in miscarriage...
    United KingdomEmployment and HR
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
  • Article

    Employment Rights Act Update: Government Confirms January 2027 Start Date For New Trade Union Information Duty

    The UK Government has delayed implementation of a new employer duty requiring workers to be informed of their trade union rights until January 2027, while also confirming that companies must use a standardised...
    United KingdomEmployment and HR
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
  • Article

    Compliance vs Growth: Why Access To Banking Is Becoming A Critical Market-entry Issue

    International businesses face a critical challenge that often determines whether market entry succeeds or fails: securing banking access in foreign markets. While incorporation and commercial strategies can move quickly...
    United KingdomFinance and Banking
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
  • Article

    The New Era Of Workplace Investigations In The UAE

    Workplace investigations in the UAE have evolved into a critical component of employment risk management, requiring careful navigation of complex legal frameworks across UAE, DIFC, and ADGM jurisdictions. This article examines how employers can conduct fair, compliant investigations into sensitive matters including harassment, discrimination, and whistleblowing while balancing confidentiality, procedural fairness, and regulatory obligations.
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
  • Article

    From Funding To Delivery: The £39bn SAHP Challenge For Registered Providers And Developers

    The UK Government's £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme represents the largest investment in social and affordable housing in a generation, with 33 strategic partners confirmed to deliver over 70,000 new homes. As registered providers transition from securing funding to large-scale delivery, they face mounting pressures around project management, building safety compliance, quality assurance and long-term asset stewardship. How can strategic partners effectively manage these complex requirement
    United KingdomReal Estate and Construction
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
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    Directors Prosecuted For Failing To Verify Their Identity: A Warning For UK Company Directors

    Three directors have been convicted and fined in the first prosecutions under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 for failing to complete mandatory identity verification requirements. The Insolvency Service's enforcement action demonstrates that non-compliance with Companies House identity verification is a criminal matter, not merely an administrative oversight, with potential consequences for both unverified directors and those who permit them to act.
    United KingdomCorporate/Commercial Law
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
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    HSE Fatality Statistics 2025/26: What Office Holders Need To Know

    The Health and Safety Executive has released its annual workplace fatality statistics for 2025/26, recording 126 worker deaths—the lowest figure ever documented in Great Britain. While construction remains the deadliest sector and falls from height continue as the leading cause of fatalities, these figures raise critical questions about whether established safety controls are being consistently implemented across high-risk industries.
    United KingdomEmployment and HR
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
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    What Does A “Banking Day” Mean In An International Contract?

    A High Court ruling examines how "Banking Days" clauses operate across multiple time zones in international ship sale contracts, determining whether payment deadlines end at midnight in the place of performance or in the last jurisdiction listed in the contractual definition.
    GlobalCorporate/Commercial Law
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
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    Tax Issues To Consider During A Business Sale

    Selling a business in the UAE involves complex tax considerations that can significantly impact your final proceeds. This guide examines the critical tax implications of share sales versus asset sales, participation exemptions, deal structures, and timing issues that founders and business owners must understand before entering negotiations.
    United Arab EmiratesTax
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
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    Standing Up To Customers Or Crossing The Line? What Employers Need To Know

    Customer-facing employees often find themselves in difficult situations when dealing with aggressive customers or suspected theft. This article examines the legal and practical considerations employers must navigate when employees confront customers, including disciplinary procedures, health and safety obligations, and the upcoming third-party harassment provisions under the Employment Rights Act 2025.
    United KingdomEmployment and HR
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
  • Article

    Enforcing Security: Court Of Appeal Warns On ‘improper Purpose’ In Administrator Appointments

    The Court of Appeal's decision in Glint Pay Ltd v Baker examines whether secured lenders can appoint administrators when their primary motive is a hostile takeover rather than debt recovery. This case explores the boundaries of legitimate enforcement action, particularly when a company remains solvent before acceleration, and considers whether an appointment made for a solely improper purpose can be challenged and set aside.
    United KingdomInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
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    The SRA’s AI Warning Notice: A Regulatory Wake-up Call, Not A Reason To Step Back

    The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a warning notice on AI misuse in legal practice, clarifying what responsible adoption looks like. While recognizing AI's benefits for document review, drafting, and research, the regulator emphasizes that solicitors remain accountable for their work regardless of the tools used, requiring proper governance, human oversight, and professional judgment to manage risks like hallucinated citations and confidentiality breaches.
    United KingdomStrategy
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
  • Article

    No Abuse Of Process: High Court Permits BSA Claim To Proceed

    The Technology and Construction Court has delivered a landmark ruling on building safety litigation, clarifying how the Building Safety Act 2022's retrospective limitation reforms interact with prior arbitration proceedings. The decision addresses whether a subsequent claimant can pursue statutory claims under the Defective Premises Act 1972 after an earlier related party's claim was time-barred, with significant implications for developers, contractors, and building safety remediation disputes.
    United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
  • Article

    Voting At Physical Company Meetings

    How can companies ensure accurate vote counting at physical general meetings? This insight examines the voting procedures, from determining shareholder eligibility and managing proxy appointments to conducting polls and appointing scrutineers, providing practical guidance for maintaining integrity in the voting process.
    United KingdomCorporate/Commercial Law
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
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    Middle East Tax: UAE VAT Alert - September 2026

    The UAE Cabinet has issued Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026, fundamentally revising input tax apportionment rules under Article 55 of the VAT Executive Regulations.
    United Arab EmiratesTax
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
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    Get Ready For The New Market Abuse Regime

    On 3 July 2016 the UK's civil market abuse regime is changing. The Market Abuse Regulation has been introduced to provide a standard regulatory framework across EU member states to prevent market abuse.
    United KingdomCorporate/Commercial Law
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
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    Turn Up The Volume... On Compliance – The UAE’s New Music Licensing Regime Is Coming

    From December 2026, UAE businesses that play music commercially—whether in cafés, retail stores, hotels, or entertainment venues—will face new licensing requirements and annual fees ranging from AED 1,500 to AED 50,000.
    United Arab EmiratesIntellectual Property
    Gateley Legal
    Gateley Legal
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