The changing face of the office environment

The pandemic has caused many changes in recent years but here, Kate and Matt look at its impact on the office environment

Which life milestones should act as a reminder to update your Will?

It is always a good idea to review and update your Will when your personal circumstances change, and our Private Wealth Solicitor, Shanade Smith, outlines in this article certain life-changing events that should prompt a review of your Will.

Menopause: A very hot topic

Once a taboo subject that was swept under the carpet and given little attention, the topic of the menopause is being brought to the top of most HR teams’ agendas across the country.

Do you think you could celebrate a platinum anniversary in your workplace?

In thinking about celebrating The Queen’s platinum jubilee this week, Steve Conlay looks at how you can retain the best staff

BPE Solicitors and Hazlewoods advise REACT Group PLC on recent acquisition

The Corporate team at BPE Solicitors and the Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team have recently advised REACT Group PLC on its acquisition of LaddersFree Ltd.

Double shortlisting in Insider’s South West Dealmakers Awards for BPE Solicitors

The Corporate team at Cheltenham-based BPE Solicitors is celebrating being shortlisted for two awards at Insider’s annual South West Dealmakers Awards for a third year in a row.

Loneliness: we all experience it

Loneliness affects everyone at one time or another, and it’s something that can have a significant impact on a person’s wellbeing and mental health.

Refusal to attend the workplace for health and safety reasons

The Employment Appeal Tribunal have held that an individual who refused to return to work during Covid19 was not unfairly dismissed

The great hybrid working debate. Is a pay cut the answer?

This article considers the options regarding hybrid working and what can be done for those refusing to return to the office.

The Resurgence of ‘Open Justice’: Employers Beware!

This article considers what the open justice principle is and why employers should pay due regard to it when deciding whether to settle a claim or fight the matter to the end in the tribunals.

Trusts – could they help you?

John Pengilley, an Associate Solicitor in the BPE Private Wealth team, explains what a Trust is, how it can be used and why it’s important to get expert advice before setting one up.

Improve your cyber resilience with Digital Assurance as a Service

The internet, digital technology and the infrastructure that underpins it have become fundamental to the success of most businesses, transforming the way we communicate and the critical systems we rely on.