Buying or selling a business can be a complex process with a number of important decisions to be made along the way. There are many legal, financial considerations and the right legal advice can help a business make the most of a merger or acquisition transaction and ensure the deal runs as smoothly as possible.
End of the road for Uber – Claimant drivers are “workers”
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Six Supreme Court Justices unanimously found that Uber drivers are workers and are therefore entitled to certain employment rights including the national minimum wage and paid holiday.
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A Family Business Agreement (FBA), sometimes known as a family constitution or a family charter, is a non-legally binding document that provides a clear framework for how your family directs matters when it comes to the family business and family wealth.
At Clarke Willmott, our multidisciplinary team of commercial and private client specialists has extensive experience in the opportunities and complexities involved in diversification.
Gender critical beliefs are protected in the workplace
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Ms Forstater brought various discrimination claims against CGD on the basis of her belief. The first step for Ms Forstater was to establish whether her belief was capable of protection under the Equality Act 2010.
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Leading solicitors advising individuals and businesses based in the UK and overseas on complex matters, including those with a cross-border element. Call 0800 652 8025. Teams in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
Our Home Sales team has significant experience in dealing with new build developments and all associated matters. We can assist you by preparing comprehensive contract packs for your developments, assisting with your infrastructure agreements and dealing with your outright or shared ownership sales. We will have team members with specialist knowledge in all of these areas.
The Law Commission has recently published a report and draft bill on modernising Wills law. If the recommendations are implemented, this will have wide ranging implications for both preparing Wills and determining their validity.
Written by
Paul Davies
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Missed fracture compensation claims are relatively common because some bone injuries have a very narrow window in which to diagnose and treat the fracture to ensure proper healing.
If a bone fracture is missed or misdiagnosed, it can cause serious complications, such as disfigurement, disability or severe infection, and the injured person may be entitled to compensation.
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Parents seeking to use coronavirus to avoid maintenance payments
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With incomes and livelihoods under pressure as a result of the economic shock caused by the crisis, there are an increasing number of instances of individuals unilaterally stopping monthly maintenance payments overnight.
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