The recent High Court case of Dixon v GlobalData PLC [2025] EWHC 2156 (Ch) is a useful reminder for companies dealing with employee share options during exit negotiations. In this case, the employer had assured the employee that, although his…
The High Court has ruled that an interim CEO and director breached his director duties by secretly working against a deal that the board had decided was best for the company. The deal involved a Chinese state-backed organisation increasing its…
A High Court ruling that threatened to disturb long-established practices of delegation and supervision of legal work was recently overturned by the Court of Appeal. Under the Legal Services Act 2007, conducting litigation is defined as a “Reserved Legal Activity”…
Conveyancing enquiries, also known as pre-contract enquiries, are a necessary step when buying a house. They ensure the buyer has all the relevant legal information about a property before they commit to buying it. What are conveyancing enquiries? The buyer’s…
Conveyancing searches are a crucial part of buying a house. They provide you with essential information on the property you’re purchasing before you commit. This could include flood risks, planning permissions, the local water supply, and more. What are property…
By Annabel Priest A recent employment tribunal decision has shocked the 'legal world' after a Nestlé factory worker was found to have been unfairly dismissed despite causing production to cease when he triggered a fire alarm by vaping in a…
There is a lot in the news right now about the sacking of Scott Mills by the BBC on 30 March 2026. Having worked for the BBC since 1998, the 53-year-old presenter was one of the highest-paid at the BBC,…
By Kirsty Simmonds What happens if you sign a contract with no end date - are you tied in to that contract forever? A recent Court of Appeal decision suggests not. What did the court decide? The court looked at…
A prohibited steps order (PSO) is provided by the court. It prevents a parent or guardian from making certain decisions about a child’s upbringing or care. It works in the best interests of the child, typically on behalf of another…
By Annabel Priest Changes to Unfair Dismissal Laws On 1 January 2027, the qualifying period for making claims of unfair dismissal will change from two years to six months. The new law aims to strengthen employment rights and increase job…
