National Conveyancing week: Considerations for buying a Second Home
In this article Solicitor Alicia Stanford-Shard considers the key things you will need to consider when looking to purchase a second home
Should employers be financially liable for all losses suffered by an employee?
In this article Emily Arnold examines the boundaries of an employer's responsibility for financial losses incurred by a dismissed employee.
Could casual workers soon have the right to ask for a predictable work contract?
On 3rd February 2023, the Government announced that it would be supporting the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill. If passed, the bill would amend the Employment Rights Act 1996 to give workers and agency workers the right to request a predictable work pattern in certain circumstances.
Vexatious Claims and strike out applications
In this article Annabel Rowland examines the recent case of Smith v Tesco Stores where a claim for strike out was considered by the Tribunal
Emerging Tech and the Law: Smart Contracts
Sarah Kenshall and Santos Hau discuss the meaning of smart contracts, their benefits and potential applications, and issues businesses should consider when implementing and/or agreeing to such contracts.
Spotlight on BPEs Commercial Property Team Celebrating International Women's Day 2023
On International Women’s Day 2023, we reflect on the work of women not only in the law but in our own workforce. Women make up 70% of our staff in our commercial property team and today we introduce and celebrate those women in commercial property who have a combined total of over 150 years’ experience in the law
Buying your first commercial property? Top 10 issues to consider
Navigating the purchase of a commercial property brings with it many points that need to be considered. Stacey Woolmer considers 10 of the most important things that a buyer should be thinking about to achieve the best possible position for the investment.
ChatGPT – the end of HR (and lawyers) as we know it?
In this article Steve Conlay looks at the meteoric rise of ChatGPT and how the fearmongering of mass job losses may be premature…for now
Trainee Talks: 6 months in the Technology Team
Trainee Thomas Lattimore Reflects on the last 6 months in the Technology team, and the exciting opportunities he has taken advantage of
Five Key Points for First Time Landlords and Tenants
Our Commercial Property Team explores the five key terms to consider when entering into a commercial lease, explaining the contractual terms and providing a concise overview of the potential financial implications for both parties and the need for careful consideration and negotiation for each.
What does 2023 hold for commercial real estate?
Alongside an economic outlook that anticipates some big challenges there are also some key legislative changes coming into force in 2023. Here is a brief summary of some of the key predictions and legislative changes expected this year.
Trainee Talks: 5 tips for acing the training contract interview
Harry Jones gives his top tips for acing the training contract interview in the latest Trainee Talks