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.
The 12 Days of Christmas with BPE's Family team
The Christmas period can be difficult to navigate, and particularly when there are changes to your family situation. Madison Noel and Olivia Moore from BPE’s Family team have shared some key things to consider over the Christmas period – from adopting and surrogacy, how gifts are treated upon divorce, things to consider when getting engaged, and more - all wrapped up in our 12 days of Christmas!
BPE presents CIPD legal update
BPE's Employment team, in partnership with CIPD, were delighted to host their annual Employment Law Update on 15th November 2024, at the Cheltenham Chase Hotel.
Warner’s Retail Lettings at Cleevelands Centre, Bishops Cleeve
Warner’s Retail, a family-owned, locally established business with deep roots in the Gloucestershire community, has been a key player in the region’s retail sector for many years. Their latest venture, the Cleevelands Centre in Bishops Cleeve, is a prime example of their proactive approach to retail development.
BPE celebrate one year of supporting Read With Me
BPE has always had a focus on the role it has to play in supporting its local community. From fundraising to volunteering, BPE and its staff place great importance on supporting Gloucestershire’s charities and social enterprises. Read With Me is a social enterprise that supports children around Gloucestershire and the team at BPE has been supporting them for the last 12 months.
BPE weighs in on the Autumn Budget 2024
Yesterday afternoon, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves announced the 2024 Autumn Budget. BPE has weighed in on key areas that are likely to make an impact on you as an individual or a business owner.
BPE act for REACT Group plc on the acquisition of 24hr Aquaflow Services Limited
BPE are delighted to have acted for AIM-listed REACT Group plc on their recent acquisition of 24hr Aquaflow Services Limited and its associated share placing.
From start up to exit: BPE supports sale of Gemba Advantage Ltd
BPE Corporate and Commercial team is pleased to announce they have acted for the management team of Gemba Advantage Ltd on its sale to Actica, a specialist provider of technology transformation and cybersecurity services, backed by Sovereign Capital Partners, the leading UK private equity Buy & Build specialist.
Employment Round-Up
It has been a busy time in employment law, with the publication of the Employment Rights Bill on 10 October and the new requirement for employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment coming into force on 26 October. Here are a few things which you may have missed.
Data Subject Access Requests: The reference exemption
When a DSAR is received, the employer has a legal responsibility to handle a request fairly and transparently.
BPE Corporate and Commercial team welcomes new team member
BPE Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce the arrival of a new addition to our growing Corporate team.
BPE maintains Chambers legal guide rankings for 2024
Following the news of the High Net Worth Chambers guide launch earlier this year, in which BPE’s Private Wealth team maintained its Tier 2 ranking, we are pleased to announce that the rest of our submitted teams have also maintained their rankings in the UK guide launch for 2024.