The New Labour Government and Employment Law Reforms
On 24 May 2024, the Labour Party published: “Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering A New Deal for Working People”. Its manifesto followed on 13 June 2024, with a stated intention to implement the “New Deal”. A high-level summary of some of the more significant proposals and potential reforms include: Introduce Day One Unfair […]
Second bite at the cherry: How landlords can forfeit even after they have waived the right
The High Court has recently handed down judgment in The Tropical Zoo Ltd v The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Hounslow [2024] EWHC 1240 (Ch), which discussed how the inclusion in the lease of the ability for a landlord to serve a notice for breach can enable forfeiture, even after the right […]
Navigating contentious probate disputes: The benefits of mediation
While I have no doubt that every dispute resolution solicitor would proclaim their area to be the most “important” or “stressful” for their clients, there is something unique about Will, trust and estate disputes that, in my opinion, sets them apart. It might involve a client who feels that they have been cheated by a […]
Understanding green leases and its impact on sustainable real estate
Designed to promote environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, they aim to reduce carbon footprints and enhance building efficiency. These agreements include clauses requiring landlords and tenants to engage in practices such as energy conservation, waste reduction, and water management. By embedding these practices, green leases foster a collaborative approach to sustainability, encouraging both parties to […]
Employment Law Update: TUPE and consultation changes for transfers with effect from 1 July 2024
When businesses transfer or merge, or activities are outsourced, TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006), will be triggered. These well-established regulations impose on the parties a duty to inform or consult, as well as requiring that the transferring party provides prescribed information to the acquiring party (known as Employee Liability Information). Additionally, […]