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Empowering YOUR PEOPLE in 2025
BPE are excited to confirm that Stephen Conlan (Employment Partner) will be part of the expert panel at Circle2Success and Juice Recruitment’s Empowering Your People in 2025 event next Wednesday 22nd January!
Family Mediation Week 2025
Helen Cankett, Family Mediator and Partner in the Family Team at BPE Solicitors says “There has been a greater focus on separating couples attempting some form of non-court dispute resolution before resorting to court proceedings since the court rules were updated in April last year. Family mediation continues to offer a safe and supportive option for couples to come and discuss their financial settlement and child arrangements with the assistance of an impartial mediator and avoid the uncertainties of the court process.”
BPE celebrate another year of Lexcel accreditation
Every year, law firms across the UK can apply to be subject to review by The Law Society under the name Lexcel – a gold standard of excellence in the world of legal practice. Once again, BPE is pleased to announce that they have achieved this coveted accreditation.
Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill tabled
The Employment Rights Bill, introduced in October 2024, marked a significant step towards strengthening worker protections in the UK. A reminder of the contents of the Bill can be found in our previous article
Ending the employment relationship - Protected Conversations
Ending an employment relationship can be a complex process, fraught with legal and reputational risks. When businesses fail to follow proper procedures, they may face costly litigation, damage to their reputation, and loss of productivity amongst colleagues. To ensure a smooth separation, employers often turn to settlement agreements as a means to mitigate risk and keep matters confidential.
Festive Fears: from MasterChef to Christmas Parties, Sexual Harassment is in the Spotlight
Gregg Wallace, a man synonymous with BBC show MasterChef, is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct. Following an internal BBC investigation, which included interviews with multiple women spanning a 17-year period, the media reported on allegations against Mr Wallace which included making inappropriate sexual comments, telling sexualized jokes and engaging in unwanted physical contact. The seriousness of these allegations has forced him to step back from his role as Masterchef presenter.
What to consider when buying a classic car
Buying a classic car is much like buying a house, you get an idea of what you want, look through the sales brochures, then go and view and if you see what you like, then your emotions kick in and your DA or ‘Desire to Acquire’ takes over.
Private FDR: focusing on non-court dispute resolution
Since April 2024, there has been a greater focus on the requirement for couples going through a divorce to consider how they can resolve their dispute without recourse to the court process.