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Tim Copplestone

Partner

Bristol
Tim is an employment lawyer within the firm’s sport sector and has himself represented Great Britain in kayaking. He is identified as a Leading Individual in the Legal 500, 2024.
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What did you say? Accent bias in Workplace

News
Does the law protect an employee from being mocked for their regional or national accent? Does it make a difference if their accent is from Liverpool or Australia…Somerset or Africa?

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What does the war in Ukraine mean for international surrogacy arrangements?

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Our surrogacy solicitors explain the impact of the war in Ukraine on UK intended parents and Ukrainian surrogates, the support currently available for affected families and what further steps affected families can take.

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What happens to a holiday home when the property owner becomes incapacitated?

News
When your clients bought their holiday home abroad they may have given some thought to what happens to the property on their death. They may not, however, have considered the situation should the property owner become incapacitated in later life.

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What next after I have exhausted my credit control procedure?

Commercial litigation and disputes
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If your credit control team requires assistance with pursuing a debt please contact Cathy or her team to discuss how we can assist you further.

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What now for IR35?

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You could be forgiven for not knowing exactly what is happening or have lost track with IR35.

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When divorce gets complicated

Family law
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Ten reasons why divorce gets complicated and why having the right legal advice helps achieve a positive outcome.

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A “Worker” qualifies as an employee for the purpose of TUPE

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Compensation for failing to inform and consult is up to 13 weeks’ gross pay per “employee”, companies may now prefer to err on the side of caution.

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A question of interpretation – repair or structural defect?

Property litigation
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This is a closer look at the Court of Appeal decision in Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House [2021] EWCA Civ 431.

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Aman Randhawa - Commercial Property Solicitor - Bristol

Aman Randhawa

Associate

Bristol
Aman advises on all aspects of commercial property including due diligence, landlord and tenant work, investments, acquisitions, disposals and general estate management.
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Amanda Whatmore - Commercial Property Solicitor - Birmingham

Amanda Whatmore

Associate

Birmingham
Amanda acts for commercial owners or occupiers and private individuals assisting them with property investment, asset management and commercial landlord and tenant matters.
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