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There are many examples of divorcing celebrity couples becoming entangled in lengthy and expensive court proceedings. One can only imagine the pain and embarrassment that their children must feel...

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has this month published its guidance: ‘Employment practices and data protection' on lawfully monitoring workers.

In September, we saw the House of Lords reject the Government's attempt to allow 100,000 new homes to be built by easing nutrient neutrality rules.

The Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) does not contain any restrictions on the transfer of shares and therefore on the face of it, shares are freely transferable in accordance...

With delays at the Probate Registry at their highest rate since 2019, The House of Commons Justice Select Committee has launched an inquiry into the HM Courts & Tribunal Service's...

It is only natural to want to give your loved ones the very best start in life. As the cost of private education in the UK continues to rise and with the possibility...

The closing or completion is the final stage of a deal, and is the process that takes place when all parties involved have agreed...

Parents can expect greater flexibility in deciding the terms and timings of their statutory paternity leave as a result of the legislation...

Going through a divorce can be an incredibly difficult time. While in some cases there is no alternative but to involve the family courts, it is often not in anyone's best interest to do so.

It is not unusual on the breakdown of a relationship, for one parent to wish to relocate with the children of the family.

On 24 January 2024, Catherine Piercy KC and Emma Hynes of Gatehouse Chambers spoke at the Society of Construction Law's Kent event about "Drafting for Safety"...

The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 is set to come into force in 2024. This looks "to give workers and agency workers...

The new Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 will allow millions of British workers to have more flexibility over their work, including the hours they choose to work and the location...

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) come in two varieties – one deals with property and financial issues and the other deals with medical and care issues...

Social media is an increasingly popular and frequently used tool, often harnessed by employers to market their services and network with clients and referrers.

Many tenants in the retail sector are finding it increasingly difficult to meet the rising cost of carrying on business from shop premises.

New legislation will be introduced in 2024 to require employers to take steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers are already liable for sexual harassment committed by employees at work.

Most readers will know that consultation with individual employees must be carried out where the employer proposes to make redundancies. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT)...