The Legal Maze: A Guide to UK Employer Obligations for Mental Health
We have seen a growing number of claims for psychiatric injury from employees who feel overworked and under supported, and those claiming that they have been bullied or harassed at work. This article briefly explores the legal framework applicable to UK employers and suggests some strategies to mitigate the risks.
Mental Health Awareness Week: Disability Discrimination & Mental Health
The term ‘Mental health’ covers a multitude of things and means different things to different people; from a diagnosed long-term mental health condition to just having a bad day. However, are mental health conditions disabilities under the Equality Act 2010, and what can employers do to avoid potential disability discrimination claims if they are?
BPE Corporate Team Assist Growing Healthcare Business in New Acquisition
The Corporate team at BPE Solicitors were delighted to act for Six Physio Limited in its successful acquisition of BWT Physio.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 which aims to raise awareness and drive positive change for everyone’s mental health.
Should I be seeking equality of income or equality of capital upon my Divorce?
Pensions are often one of the most valuable assets a couple has and therefore, taking the necessary advice from specialists is vital to ensure a fair division of assets upon the breakdown of a marriage.
BPE Solicitors LLP Announce New Addition to Private Wealth Department
BPE Solicitors LLP, a leading Regional Law Firm, proudly unveils a new addition to its growing Private Wealth department.
Unfair Prejudice Petitions
In this article, Peter Knibbs and Paige Skudder from the BPE Solicitors Commercial Litigation team take you through Unfair Prejudice Petitions, the 'test' that are needed to assess them and potential remedies.
BPE Solicitors advises Karndean Designflooring on new HQ expansion with purpose-built premises
The Commercial Property team at BPE Solicitors, led by Partner, Paul Englebrecht, are delighted to have assisted Karndean Designflooring in relation to a new purpose-built premises at Vale Park, Evesham.
Spring Budget Update – the Abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief against SDLT
In the recent Spring Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that Multiple Dwellings Relief (“MDR”) is to be abolished from 1 June 2024. In this update, we explain what MDR is, what is changing and what this may mean for the property market.
Meet Sarah Ely
Meet Sarah Ely, a valued member of our Residential Property team.
Balancing Beauty and Affordability: Cornwall's Struggle with Second Homes Sparks Government Intervention
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced changes in planning rules.
Time to Remortgage? Our dedicated team is here to help!
Most homeowners and investment buyers with mortgages are tied into a fixed rate period with their lenders. This is a period of time, usually somewhere between 2 and 5 years where a lender guarantees that the interest level applicable to you mortgage will not change. But what happens when that period comes to an end?
