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References are a common employment trap for employers. The problems that arise tend to be high on the ‘irritation’ scale .. and sometimes disproportionately expensive. Very often, the problem will […]

We are happy to be celebrating our diamond anniversary this year – sixty years is an accomplishment that our founder, Alec Willans, would have been proud of. The firm began […]

Partner Paul Gordon has prepared this simple guide to intellectual property principles, designed to help you decide whether you need to take any action to protect your interests in the […]

After five years of legal proceedings, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights has, today (10th April 2007) ruled against Natallie Evans. The Court held unanimously that […]

Construction law expert, Graeme Roberts, reports on the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, which come into force on 6 April 2007. These regulations, introduced in 1995, have been […]

Six months ago, it became easier for the public to obtain court documents. Now, if a dispute involves issues you’d rather keep confidential you may need to look at ways […]

It’s amazing how many employers perceive redundancy as something quite separate from dismissal, says one of our employment lawyers. At a rough estimate, at least 40 per cent of unfair […]

Changes to the CIS come into force in April this year with the aim of clamping down further on the evasion of tax and NI contributions in the industry. The […]

It is now unlawful to discriminate against a worker on the grounds of their age. The Employment Equality (Age Discrimination) Regulations 2006 became law in October 2006, affecting and protecting […]

A classic trap arises when an employee is given notice by his employer (lawfully, of course, and after taking legal advice) but then signs off sick. Employers need to tread […]