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Law in Focus - AI in the workplace from an employment and GDPR perspective
2025-12-10 08:30 - 09:30 UTC | Willans LLP solicitors, 34 Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QZ, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how we work, make decisions and connect with our colleagues. With innovation, also comes disruption and at our first Willans Law in Focus event, we will be exploring the risks of using AI in the workplace from an Employment and GDPR perspective.
This bitesize session will cover how AI is being used in the workplace, in recruitment, disciplinary processes and decisions about the management of employees but it will also explore the risks involved, including the risks of using AI in the workplace from a GDPR perspective and discuss some ways businesses can manage these risks to get the best out of AI.
This seminar is aimed at HR professionals & people managers, business owners & directors, operations & compliance leaders as well as legal & data protections specialists.
Along with discussions and guidance there will be will be an opportunity to ask questions from our expert panel Q&A. You may wish to submit a question to our panel when registering.
Topics covered will include:

AI in recruitment, disciplinary processes and decisions about the management of employees
the risks involved, including the risks of using AI in the workplace from a GDPR perspective
how businesses can manage these risks to get the best out of AI

Who should attend:

HR Professionals & People Managers
Business Owners & Directors
Operations & Compliance Leaders
Legal & Data Protection Specialists

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Time:

8.30am – arrival, registration & networking with light breakfast
8.45am – seminar, including Q&A
9.30am – close

Venue:
Willans LLP offices, 34 Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QZ
Parking – there is metered car parking outside our buildings on Imperial Square and there are a number of car parks all within a 10-minute walk – view car parks.
If you have any questions about the seminar, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.

Business immigration update 2025 (webinar)
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online event
With the latest changes in UKVI guidance, this free webinar explores how these updates may impact your business and what every sponsor licence holder needs to know when employing non-UK workers.
At this free online webinar, our employment law & business immigration team will guide you through the recent significant changes to sponsorship and how to avoid falling short of your right to work responsibilities, with plenty of useful hints and tips along the way.
Topics covered:

Recent changes to Skilled Worker route
Other changes recently implemented by UKVI
Overview of potential upcoming changes to business immigration law
A guide on how to undertake right to work checks
Interactive Q&A.

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Who should attend:

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Business owners
HR professionals
In-house legal advisors

Time:
10.00am-11:00am including Q&A
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Real Estate unlocked: from lease terms to litigation seminar
2025-10-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, GL1 3AX, United Kingdom
Join us for the first in a series of two exclusive Case Study Seminars covering real estate and property litigation.
This, the first in the series, is designed to provide you with practical insights into real estate leasehold investment and management strategies through the analysis and discussion of a real-world scenario. In the subsequent seminar we will take the case study through to litigation scenarios and ways to address these. These sessions are designed to compliment each other however they can also be attended as standalone events.
Time:

3.30pm – arrive for refreshments
4pm – talk starts
4.45pm – Q&A
5.00-5.30pm – close & further networking opportunity
6pm – gates close

Venue:
Kingsholm stadium, Kingsholm Road, Gloucester GL1 3AX
Parking – Plenty of on-site parking

Why attend?

Gain practical insights: Learn from a real-world case study in the real estate industry.
Expert analysis: Hear from our panel of experts who will share their knowledge and experience.
Networking opportunities: Connect with professionals in the real estate sector.
Interactive discussions: Engage in thought-provoking discussions and Q&A sessions.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this seminar offers valuable opportunities to enhance your understanding and skills in real estate leasehold investment and management.
Topics covered

Common lease terms and their implications

Striking the balance between landlord and tenant positions

Pitfalls to avoid

Current trends in lease drafting

Q&A with the speakers: Answer your questions (you’re welcome to submit these on the booking form)

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Who should attend

Investment property owners

Commercial tenants

Those considering investing in the commercial rental market

Commercial real estate professionals

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk

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Autumn 2025 employment law update (webinar)
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Online event
Take a look at what’s new and the top talking points in UK employment legislation in this free webinar. Our experienced employment lawyers will take you through the key topics and how they might impact your organisation with time for Q&As.
Topics covered:

Employment Rights Bill – Update on what’s in and out and when the new provisions come into force.
Spotlight topic – AI in the workplace
Immigration law update
Case law update

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Who should attend:

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Business owners
HR professionals
In-house legal advisors

Time:
10.00am-11:30am including Q&A
The webinar link will be sent to everyone registered ahead of the event.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.

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Navigating contested wills: essential insights seminar for accountants and IFAs
2025-09-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, GL1 3AX, United Kingdom
Join us for an in-depth seminar, designed specifically for accountants and independent financial advisers.
Our expert legal team will guide you through the intricacies of testamentary capacity, the grounds for contesting wills, and the latest case law developments.
Topics covered:

Grounds for challenges to estates: Learn about the common grounds for contesting wills, such as undue influence, lack of knowledge and approval, 1975 Act and fraud.
Understanding testamentary capacity: Explore the legal standards for determining capacity, including the Banks v Goodfellow test, and how to assess and document capacity effectively.
Why is a will important: Stay informed about emerging trends, real life examples and implications for practice, with a focus on how a properly drafted will can protect clients and their testamentary wishes.
Practical guidance for accountants and IFAs: Gain practical tips on advising clients, managing disputes, and mitigating risks in estate planning and administration.
Interactive Q&A Session: Engage with our legal experts during an interactive Q&A session, where you can ask specific questions and discuss real-world scenarios.

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Who should attend:

Accountants
Independent Financial Advisors
Other professionals involved in estate planning and administration who want to deepen their understanding of capacity and contested wills

Time:

8.00am – Registration, light breakfast, networking & meet the speakers
8.30 – 9.30am – Seminar
9.30-10.00am – Close and further networking opportunity

Venue – Kingsholm stadium, Kingsholm Road, Gloucester GL1 3AX
Parking – Plenty of on-site parking

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Property professional seminar – The Renters' Rights Bill and other legal updates
2025-08-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Willans LLP solicitors, 34 Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QZ, United Kingdom
Our experienced property dispute lawyers host their third, free, in-person seminar for property professionals to provide further information on the Renters’ Rights Bill and other case law updates.
At this session we will explore recent updates on the Renters’ Rights Bill, timescales, top tips on keeping landlords compliant and how Willans LLP can assist. We will also separately discuss some recent case law updates in landlord and tenant disputes.
This seminar is aimed at estate agents, property managers and professional portfolio landlords. As places are limited, tickets will be restricted to 3 per organisation.
Along with discussions and guidance there will be will be an opportunity to ask questions from our expert panel Q&A. You may wish to submit a question to our panel when registering.
Topics covered:

Recent updates on the Renters’ Rights Bill;
Timescales;
Top tips on keeping landlords compliant;
Recent case law updates in landlord and tenant disputes.

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Who should attend:

Letting agents
Estate agents
Property managers
Property consultants
Professional portfolio landlords

Time:
15.30 – 17.00
15.30 – arrival, registration & networking with refreshments
16.00 – seminar, including expert panel Q&A
17.00 – close
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.
Venue
Willans LLP offices, 34 Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QZ
Parking – There is metered car parking outside our buildings on Imperial Square and there are a number of car parks all within a 10-minute walk – view car parks.

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Managing your investment property - the next chapter (seminar)
2025-06-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3JE, United Kingdom
Following our January seminar, we invite you to the next instalment, this time in Cheltenham, to hear from our residential property and property dispute teams, alongside our guest speaker from Crowe UK LLP.
This event is tailored to established buy-to-let property owners or those considering entering the market.
Join Willans LLP’s landlord and tenant specialists, Nick Southwell, Bethen Abraham and Katie Charlton, who will be providing an update on the Renters’ Rights Bill and sharing practical tips for managing your property. We will also be joined by a guest speaker, Nick Latimer of Crowe UK LLP Accountants, who will discuss capital tax planning and structuring for property, picking up on capital gains and inheritance tax issues following the latest budget, and SDLT aspects.
Following feedback from our last seminar, there will be networking opportunities, and we would like to invite you to stay after the presentation to meet with other local landlords to share your knowledge and experience. Our speakers will also be around to answer any further questions you may have.
Topics covered:

Current landlord legal requirements/responsibilities
Pitfalls to avoid
Legal updates in relation to the Renters’ Rights Bill
Tax on property investment including recent legislative changes
Q&A with the panel: Answer your questions (please submit questions on the booking form)

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Who should attend:

Investment property owners
Those with one or more buy-to-let properties
Those considering investing in the residential rental market

Time:

5:30pm-6pm – Arrive for refreshments
6pm – Talk starts
6:45pm-7pm – Q&A session
7pm-7.30pm – Talk ends and an opportunity for further discussions with fellow landlords and networking

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.
Venue:
Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham GL52 3JE
Parking – plenty of on-site parking, charges may apply
Specialist panel:
Suzanne O’Riordan – Head of residential property at Willans LLP
Nick Southwell – Partner in Dispute Resolution at Willans LLP
Bethen Abraham – Solicitor in Dispute Resolution at Willans LLP
Katie Charlton – Trainee solicitor in Dispute Resolution at Willans LLP
Nick Latimer – Tax Partner at Crowe UK LLP
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Sponsor licence essentials for employers (webinar)
2025-06-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Online event
With the latest changes in UKVI guidance our employment law & business immigration team will discuss the impacts this may have on your organisation and what you need to know when employing non-UK workers.
Topics covered:

Benefits of becoming a sponsor
What to consider when employing a non-UK worker
Duties & compliance as a sponsor
Changes in UKVI guidance
How to obtain a sponsor licence
Interactive Q&A

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If you register you will be able to join the live online event and will also receive access to the recording and slides to watch on catch-up at your convenience.
Who should attend:

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Business owners
HR professionals
In-house legal advisors

Time:
10.00am-11:30am including Q&A
The webinar link will be sent to everyone registered ahead of the event.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.

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CIPD employment law update spring 2025 (seminar)
2025-04-01 09:00 - 12:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham, Cirencester Rd, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8EA, United Kingdom
For a review of the latest on UK employment and immigration legislation and recent case law, join our experienced employment & business immigration lawyers at this in-person session with the CIPD and pick up some practical tips for your organisation.
Who should attend?

HR professionals
Senior managers
Members and non-members of CIPD welcome.

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Time:
9.00am-12:30
9.00am doors open, registration & networking with tea & coffee
9.30am session begins
12.30am session ends with further networking and hot drinks

Parking on site at The DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham, Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings GL53 8EA

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Neurodiversity at work: challenges, strengths and legal considerations (webinar)
2025-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online event
Studies show that around 15 – 20% of the population is ‘neurodivergent,’ meaning they have a neurological difference. Highly creative and innovative thinking are some of the unique strengths neurodivergent employees can bring to the workplace and this free webinar will explore how neurodiversity can be effectively managed and supported in your organisation.
Join Hifsa O’Kelly, an experienced employment lawyer here at Willans and guest speaker, Maria Rogers, HR consultant and neurodiversity coach at NeuroThrive People Solutions & Coaching to learn more.
There will be 10-15 minutes at the end for questions, if you would like to send any questions in advance of the webinar, please do so on registration or by emailing events@willans.co.uk
Topics covered:

What is Neurodiversity?
ADHD and Autism – challenges and strengths
How employers can help neurodivergent individuals to thrive
Best practice – where to get help

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Who should attend:

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Business owners
HR professionals
In-house legal advisors
People managers

Time:
10.00am-11:00am including Q&A
The webinar link will be sent to everyone registered ahead of the event.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.
Speakers:
Hifsa O’Kelly, Senior associate, solicitor in employment law at Willans LLP solicitors. A specialist in employment law since qualifying as a solicitor in 2011, she has experience acting for individuals and businesses on unfair dismissal, settlement agreements, redundancy, TUPE, discrimination and whistleblowing claims.
Maria Rogers, HR consultant and neurodiversity coach at NeuroThrive People Solutions & Coaching. Maria brings over 16 years of HR experience underpinned by a CIPD Level 7 Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management. Her career spans industries such as manufacturing, professional services and travel, with roles in renowned global and UK-based organisations. Maria’s ADHD diagnosis in August 2023 ignited a passion to use her expertise as a neurodivergent HR professional to support the neurodivergent community and to help businesses create truly neuro-inclusive workplaces.
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Property professional training seminar – 2025 update
2025-02-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Willans LLP solicitors, 34 Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QZ, United Kingdom
This is our second seminar for property professionals and, as promised, this one will be focussing on the new proposed Renters’ Rights Bill. We will explore how the proposed reforms will change the obligations on landlords, the impact on the process of recovering possession, how to minimise the risk of disputes and discuss how Willans LLP can help in those processes.
This session is aimed at estate agents, property managers and professional portfolio landlords. Along with discussions and guidance there will be will be an opportunity to ask questions from our expert panel Q&A.
We hope you’ll join us for this session when we’ll look at the new proposed Renters’ Rights Bill and specifically:
Topics covered:

proposed changes to landlords’ obligations
the impacts of non-compliance
the impact on the process to recover possession of properties
serving notices and notice periods.

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Who should attend:

Letting agents
Estate agents
Property managers
Property consultants
Professional portfolio landlords

Time:
15.30 – 17.00
15.30 – registration & networking with tea & coffee
16.00 – seminar, including expert panel Q&A
17.00 – close
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.
Venue
Willans LLP offices, 34 Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QZ
Parking – There is metered car parking outside our buildings on Imperial Square and there are a number of car parks all within a 10-minute walk – view car parks.

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Guide to managing your investment property in 2025 (seminar)
2025-01-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS, United Kingdom
We are excited to invite you to an insightful seminar hosted in Gloucester by our residential property and property dispute teams, alongside other expert guest speakers.
This event is tailored for established buy-to-let owners or those considering entering the market.
Join Suzanne O’Riordan, head of our residential property team, and James Melvin-Bath, who heads our residential landlord & tenant disputes team, along with guest speakers Vanessa Clark (Azets) and Paul Davis (Ludice Wealth Management), who will provide practical tips to boost and protect your investment property portfolio.
Topics covered:

Current landlord legal requirements/responsibilities
Pitfalls to avoid
Legal changes to consider following the budget announcement and the Renters’ Rights Bill
A look at current rental markets
Looking ahead
Funding your mortgage
Financing to build your portfolio
Could you be more tax-efficient with your property portfolio?
Q&A: Answering your questions (you’re welcome to submit these on the booking form)

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Who should attend:

Investment property owners
Those with one or more buy-to-lets
Those considering investing in the residential rental market

Time:

5:30pm-6pm – Arrive for refreshments
6pm – Talk starts
6:45pm-7pm – Q&A session
7pm – Ends

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.
Venue:
Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1NS
Parking – The nearest parking is at Kings Walk NCP car park (address: Kings Walk. Gloucester, GL1 1EA)
Speakers:
Suzanne O’Riordan – Head of residential property at Willans LLP solicitors.
James Melvin-Bath – Senior associate, solicitor-advocate specialising in property disputes at Willans LLP solicitors.
Vanessa Clark – Private client tax partner at Azets. Vanessa is a partner based in Azets’ Gloucester office and covers the South West region. She has over 20 years’ experience providing private client tax advice to a wide range of clients and is qualified as a certified accountant and a chartered tax advisor.
Paul Davis – Advisor at Ludice Wealth Management. Paul provides independent financial advice and bespoke strategies to help clients reach their financial goals. He has worked in financial services for seven years and is a member of The London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF).
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Autumn 2024 employment law update (webinar)
2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Online event
Take a look at what’s new and the predictions for what the new government has in store for UK employment legislation in this free webinar. Our experienced employment lawyers will take you through the key topics and how they might impact your organisation with time for Q&As.
Topics covered:

Legislation update
Looking forward to the new government’s employment law proposals
Case law update
Immigration law update

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Who should attend:

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Business owners
HR professionals
In-house legal advisors

Time:
10.00am-11:30am including Q&A
The webinar link will be sent to everyone registered ahead of the event.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.

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Willans' business bowling event in aid of Cheltenham Open Door
2024-09-25 18:00 - 21:30 | Hollywood Bowl, Cheltenham, The Brewery Quarter, Henrietta Street, Cheltenham, Glos, GL50 4FA, United Kingdom
We are challenging businesses to raise money for an excellent local charity and to enjoy an evening of bowling and networking at Hollywood Bowl in Cheltenham.
Enter teams of 8 or 4 (teams of 4 will be grouped with another business team unless otherwise requested).
Ticket prices:

Team of 8 is £240 (plus Eventbrite fees)
Team of 4 is £120 (plus Eventbrite fees)

What’s on offer:

Social evening of business networking
Tickets include 2x games per person as well as a drink (soft, beer, wine) and a basket meal of your choice
Pink pin events with free games up for grabs!
Fully stocked cash bar.

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The competition is one of our many activities in support of Cheltenham Open Door, our charity of the year for 2024-25.
For more information please contact Willans’ events team at events@willans.co.uk or call 01242 514000 and ask to speak to a member of the Events team.

Business immigration for employers (webinar)
2024-06-25 09:30 - 11:00 | Online event
Join our highly rated employment law & business immigration team at our next free webinar, where our experienced lawyers will provide the latest guidance covering what you and your business need to know when employing non-UK workers.
Topics covered:

Right to work checks
Sponsoring workers: need to know
Business visit visas
Options for overseas internships
Other visas employers might come across
Interactive Q&A

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Who should attend:

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Business owners
HR professionals
In-house legal advisors

Time:
9.30am-11:00am including Q&A
The webinar link will be sent to everyone registered ahead of the event.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.

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Property professional training seminar – Residential property repossession (seminar)
2024-04-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Willans LLP solicitors, 34 Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QZ, United Kingdom
In this free, in-person seminar our experienced property dispute lawyers will guide property professionals through the process of recovering possession, dealing with compliance issues, minimising the risk of disputes and setting out how Willans LLP can help in those processes.
This session is aimed at property professionals such as estate agents, property managers and professional portfolio landlords.
Along with discussions and guidance there will be an opportunity to ask questions from our expert panel Q&A.
Topics covered:

Getting compliance right
The impacts of non-compliance
Managing expectations
Serving notices
Starting a claim

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Who should attend:

Letting agents
Estate agents
Property managers
Property consultants
Professional portfolio landlords

Time:
15.30 – 17.00
15.30 – registration & networking with tea & coffee
16.00 – seminar, including expert panel Q&A
17.00 – close
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.
Venue
Willans LLP offices, 34 Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QZ
Parking – There is metered car parking outside our buildings on Imperial Square and there are a number of car parks all within a 10-minute walk – view car parks.

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CIPD employment law update spring 2024 (seminar)
2024-04-24 09:00 - 13:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham, Cirencester Rd, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8EA, United Kingdom
Keep on top of fast-changing employment legislation in the UK at this in-person session with the CIPD. Our experienced employment & business immigration lawyers will bring you the latest on legislation, case law and immigration with practical advice for your organisation.
Topics covered:

Legislation update
Holiday pay
Case law update
Immigration law update
Looking forward: what future changes can we expect in employment law

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Who should attend?

HR professionals
Senior managers
Tickets are available to non-members of CIPD as well as members.

Time:
9.00am-12:30
Tea and coffee on arrival plus buffet lunch and networking after the seminar at 12:30
Parking on site at The DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham, Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings GL53 8EA

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Right to work checks guide for employers (webinar)
2023-11-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Online event
In this free webinar our experienced employment and business immigration lawyers guide you through the process for carrying out right to work checks in your organisation. Along with plenty of useful hints and tips they will talk you through the key steps plus a Q&A session to answer your questions.
Topics covered:

Your duties as an employer
A step-by-step guide on how to undertake manual and electronic right to work checks
Guidance on retention of documents
An update on recent changes to right to work sanctions
Right to work and the Equality Act 2010: how to navigate as an employer
Interactive Q&A

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Who should attend:

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Business owners
HR professionals
In-house legal advisors

Time:
9.30am-11:00am including Q&A
The webinar link will be sent to everyone registered ahead of the event.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.

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Autumn employment law update (webinar)
2023-10-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Online event
Keep on top of the key changes in UK employment legislation that may impact your organisation by joining our experienced employment lawyers for this free webinar. As well as talking you through the key topics there will be a Q&A session where the team will aim to answer your questions.
Topics covered:

Legislation update and looking forward
Case law update
Immigration law update

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Who should attend:

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Business owners
HR professionals
In-house legal advisors

Time:
9.30am-11:00am including Q&A
The webinar link will be sent to everyone registered ahead of the event.
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Organisational resilience is key to success (seminar)
2023-06-22 08:30 - 11:00 | Randall & Payne, Chargrove House, Shurdington Road, Cheltenham, GL51 4GA, United Kingdom
This seminar aims to help you to improve the resilience of your business to cope well with change, which, as experience tells us from the turbulence over the last few years, is often out of your control.
We will show you a model you can use to ensure your business is resilient. We will cover coping mechanisms, personal and team resilience, communication and ensuring you have the systems and processes to respond adequately.
We will also look at the individual’s capability to deal with change, covering well-being, including mental health and disability, grievances, and flexible working.
Our head of employment, Matthew Clayton will be joining Will Abbott of Randall & Payne and Gemma Irvine of HR People Support for this in-person session at Randall & Payne’s offices, Chargrove House, Shurdington Road, Cheltenham GL51 4GA.

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Who should attend?

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Human Resources managers and advisors

Time:
8.30am-11:00
Tea and coffee on arrival
Plenty of parking on site at Randall & Payne’s offices, Cheltenham

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Business immigration for employers (webinar)
2023-06-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Online event
Join our next free webinar when our experienced employment and business immigration lawyers will discuss the key points to consider when employing non-UK workers.
Topics covered:

Right to work checks
The benefits of becoming a sponsor
The sponsor licence process
Compliance as a sponsor
Other visas employers might come across
Interactive Q&A

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Who should attend:

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Business owners
HR professionals
In-house legal advisors

Time:
4.00pm-5:00pm including Q&A
The webinar link will be sent to everyone registered ahead of the event.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.

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Employment law update with CIPD (seminar)
2023-04-27 09:00 - 12:30 | Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham (formerly Jury’s Inn), Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0TS, United Kingdom
In this in-person session for the CIPD our experienced employment team bring you the latest on legislation, case law and immigration with practical advice for your organisation.
To keep on top of fast-changing employment legislation in the UK, Willans’ employment & business immigration lawyers will talk you through the key topics.
Topics covered:

Legislation update
Case law update
Immigration law update
Looking forward: what future changes can we expect in employment law

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Who should attend?

HR professionals
Senior managers
Tickets are available to non-members of CIPD as well as members.

Time:
9.00am-12:30
Tea and coffee on arrival plus lunch after the seminar
Plenty of parking on site at The Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham

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Global Business Mobility - where are we now? (webinar)
2023-03-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Online event
Our experienced employment and business immigration lawyers are running a free webinar to bring you the latest on employing overseas workers in your organisation and how to manage the process.
Topics covered:

An update on the Global Business Mobility Routes just under a year after they were rolled out
An update on mobility post Brexit
Sponsor Licence update
Upcoming changes to look out for in 2023

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Who should attend:

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Business owners
HR professionals
In-house legal advisors

Time:
4.00pm-5:00pm including Q&A
The webinar link will be sent to everyone registered ahead of the event.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.

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Christmas carol concert in aid of Young Gloucestershire
2022-12-14 18:30 - 20:15
We invite friends and supporters of both Willans LLP solicitors and Young Gloucestershire to join us for a celebratory carol concert at St Luke’s Church in Cheltenham town centre.
Join us for a selection of lighthearted readings and popular carols led by local choir Severn’s Eight, followed by mulled wine and mince pies.
The evening is free to attend but we encourage you to book your seats in advance via the button below as it is popular and can sell out ahead of the evening. Although not compulsory, donations will be collected by the charity on the night.
Click the button below to reserve seats for you and your guests:

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Timings:
6.15pm – doors open
6.30pm – carol concert begins (please be seated before 6.30pm)
7.15pm – concert ends and guests are invited to stay and join us for mulled wine & mince pies.
Venue:
St Luke’s Church, St Luke’s Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7JJ. There is parking nearby on surrounding streets and car parks on Bath Parade and Rodney Road.
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Willans LLP solicitors has recently pledged its support to help raise funds over 12 months for local charity, Young Gloucestershire. A countywide charity, Young Gloucestershire supports disadvantaged young people who are facing challenges in their lives. The charity’s vision is for young people to have the confidence, motivation and skills to improve their lives. They work to achieve this vision by creating opportunities that educate, inform and inspire.

A guide to right to work checks for UK employers (webinar)
2022-11-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Online event
Not carrying out the required eligibility checks on a job applicant before you employ them could be costly. Our experienced employment and business immigration lawyers are running a free webinar to guide you through the key points to consider for carrying out right to work checks in your organisation and how to manage the process.
Topics covered:

Your duties as an employer
A step-by-step guide on how to undertake manual and electronic right to work checks
Guidance on retention of documents
An update on recent changes to right to work checks
Right to work and the Equality Act 2010: how to navigate as an employer

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Who should attend:

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Business owners
HR professionals
In-house legal advisors

Time:
4.00pm-5:00pm including Q&A
The webinar link will be sent to everyone registered ahead of the event.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.

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Autumn employment law update (webinar)
2022-10-05 09:30 - 10:30 | Online event
With the fast-changing pace of employment legislation in the UK, our experienced employment lawyers are running a free webinar to talk you through the key topics that may impact your organisation.

Topics covered:

Legislation update
Case law update
Immigration law update
Looking forward: what future changes can we expect in employment law?

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Who should attend:

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Business owners
HR professionals
In-house legal advisors

Time:
9.30am-10:30am including Q&A
The webinar link will be sent to everyone registered ahead of the event.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.

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Working with the menopause (webinar)
2022-06-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Online event
With growing attention around the impact of perimenopause and menopause on employees our employment lawyers are running a free webinar to look at the potential impacts for your organisation and explore how best to support your workforce.
Topics covered:

What is the menopause and why is it important that employers are knowledgeable about it?
Common problems in the workplace with handling the topic of menopause
Recent case law involving the menopause
Policies and procedures to effectively support colleagues going through the menopause

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Who should attend:

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Business owners
HR professionals
In-house legal advisors

Time:
9.30am-10:30am including Q&A
The webinar link will be sent to everyone registered ahead of the event.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.

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Spring commercial property law update (webinar)
2022-04-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Online event
In this Spring update our experienced partners in commercial property and property litigation will share insight on several topics. The first is a look at development land and will include sales of part and sales of garden land.
The second is a review of protected rent debts and the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 including the landlord’s options for recovering arrears.
Points they aim to cover are:

The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 – rent arrears incurred during the pandemic
Forfeiture
CRAR
Debt proceedings
Recovery from former tenants and their guarantors
Recovery from existing guarantors
Rent deposits
Insolvency

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Who should attend?

Commercial landlords and tenants
Surveyors
Agents

Time:
4.30-5.30pm including Q&A
The webinar link will be sent to everyone registered ahead of the event.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.

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Business immigration for employers (webinar)
2022-04-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Online event
Following the UK Government’s newly-announced Global Mobility route, our experienced employment and business immigration lawyers are running a free webinar to guide you through the key points to consider when sponsoring non-UK workers in your organisation.
Topics covered:

Right to work checks
The benefits of becoming a sponsor
The sponsor licence process
The Global Mobility route
Compliance as a sponsor

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Who should attend:

Directors (CEO, MD, FD) and senior executives with responsibility for HR and risk management issues
Business owners
HR professionals
In-house legal advisors

Time:
4.30pm-5:30pm including Q&A
The webinar link will be sent to everyone registered ahead of the event.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.

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Employment law update with CIPD (webinar)
2022-03-31 09:30 - 11:00 | Online event
In this session for the CIPD our employment team bring you the latest on legislation, case law, COVID-19 and immigration with practical advice for your business.
With the fast-changing employment legislation in the UK, Willans’ experienced employment lawyers are running a webinar to talk you through the key topics that may impact your organisation.
Topics covered:

Legislation update
The impact of COVID-19 on employment practices
Case law update
Immigration law update
Looking forward: what future changes can we expect in employment law

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Who should attend?

HR professionals
Senior managers
Tickets are available to non-members of CIPD as well as members.

Time:
9.30am-11:00am
CIPD are running this online event via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to delegates via Eventbrite email 24 hours, 2 hours and 20 minutes before the event. Please check spam and junk folders. Here are some guidelines to help you get the most out of this webinar.

This event may be recorded.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@willans.co.uk.

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