When starting a new role, an agreement is reached between the employer and employee setting out the terms of employment. This may be amended throughout the course of employment with the agreement of both parties. Restrictive covenants in employment contracts…
In the case of The Motoring Organisation Ltd v Spectrum Insurance Services Ltd the High Court has held that an insurer was in breach of contract, fiduciary duties and confidence when it used confidential information provided to it ahead of…
by Michael Nadin - Employment law specialist Background Mr Fasano was employed by Reckitt Benckiser Health Ltd (RB Health). He was eligible to participate in a long term incentive plan (LTIP). The case related to an award of shares under…
Redundancy can be a painful experience and it is important for employees to know their rights and eligibilities should it happen to them. Here’s a brief overview of some frequently asked questions when it comes to redundancy and employment law.…
The government publishes “amending” regulations to change the Working Time Regulations (WTR) and the Transfer of Employment (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) The government has published the Draft Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 which will amend…
People are likely to deal with residential property law at least once in their lives, such as when moving house or inheriting property. While processes can be similar, there are a different set of nuances and variables when dealing with…
The Battle of Names: AXA v AWT - High Court Upholds Company Names Tribunal Decision The High Court (a Senior Court of England and Wales) recently had to determine whether the Company Names Tribunal was right in its decision to…
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill has received Royal Assent! On 18 September 2023, the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill received Royal Assent, becoming the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 (Predictable Terms Act). The new legislation…
The High Court recently considered directors’ duties and obligations when it comes to dealing with company assets post-liquidation. Although the case in question (Mitchell V Al Jaber 2023 EWHC 364) concerned the British Virgin Islands law, the decision was determined…
DFA Law are pleased to announce the appointment of Kirsty Simmonds who has joined the firm as a Partner and head of the Corporate and Commercial Department. Kirsty brings with her a wealth of experience in company law with considerable…