Trainee Talks: Meet our new Trainees
We ask some of our new Trainees about their experiences working as Paralegals at BPE before beginning their training contracts with the firm.
Trainee runs the Great Bristol 10k for Women’s Aid
Thomas Lattimore completed the Bristol 10k in 57 minutes in aid of Women’s Aid last weekend.
Recruiting in a candidate’s market – challenges and pitfalls for recruitment and retention in 2022
Employee recruitment and retention is fast becoming one of the biggest business challenges in 2022. The perfect storm of economic uncertainty, coupled with a cost of living crisis and an acknowledged skills shortage, has seen employers across the country struggle to attract candidates for vacancies. It’s a candidate’s market.
Why it's important to gain understanding from the outset
David Ashcroft recalls some past occasions of client misconceptions
Parmenion completes acquisition of ebi Portfolios Ltd for an undisclosed amount
BPE Solicitors’ Corporate team has acted for award winning technology and investment solutions business Parmenion on its recent acquisition of ebi Portfolios Ltd.
A little white lie on a CV could be criminal
Tom Lattimore and Steve Conlay explore CV fraud and the dangers for both employers and employees where a CV isn’t as truthful as it should be.
BPE Solicitors assists outgoing CEO of Derriere Equestrian pass her reins
The Corporate team has advised Claire Galer, CEO of UK-based equestrian underwear brand, Derriere Equestrian Ltd on its sale to entrepreneur Laura Thyer.
Age discrimination- a £2.7m question
In this article Steve Conlay looks at a recent Employment appeal Tribunal judgment which considered whether an age difference of 4 years is enough to satisfy the requirements for an age discrimination claim.
If permanent health insurance benefits end at 65, is there a case for age discrimination?
Tom Lattimore reviews a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision on ending health insurance schemes at state pension age
The rules surrounding Capital Gains Tax for separating and divorcing couples are being relaxed
As Family lawyers we try to relieve the stress of a divorce or dissolving a civil partnership wherever possible as we know it can be one of the most emotionally and mentally stressful periods of a person’s life
The National Insurance rollercoaster
Steve Herbert, Wellbeing & Benefits Director at Partners&, guest writes an article on the 2022/23 rollercoaster of National Insurance payments
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill
Rocio de la Cruz and Macaulay James discuss the draft Data Protection and Digital Information Bill which is planned to reduce the burden of data protection whilst maintaining high standards.
