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Award That Requires Borrowing Made Into Court Order

Disagreements between separating couples all too often result in litigation that substantially reduces the assets available to them, as was illustrated by a case that recently reached the High Court. At issue was whether awards made by arbitrators in...
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Young Man Who Jumped Onto Railway Tracks Can Pursue Claim

To succeed in a personal injury claim in court, it is necessary to show both that the other party was negligent and that the negligence was the cause of injury. In a recent case, the High Court was called upon to decide whether a young man who jumped from...
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Shortlisted For Best Workplace Wellbeing

We're delighted to have been shortlisted for Best Workplace Wellbeing Award at The Modern Law Private Client Awards 2024. The awards ceremony will be taking place in July so we will be keeping our fingers crossed for then....
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Landlord Counts Cost of Obstructing Collective Enfranchisement

The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 gives leaseholders the right to buy the freehold of their properties in certain circumstances, a process known as collective enfranchisement. While landlords may not welcome leaseholders...
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Inheritance Disputes - Costs Risks Can Be Reduced

Arguments about what someone promised before their death can lead to significant legal costs. However, if faced with a claim against the estate, there may be steps the beneficiaries or executors can take to reduce the risks, as a recent High Court case...
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Euro 2024

The Euros kick off next month, what do employers need to know?   Engagement Big events are an opportunity to bring staff together and create a sense of community.If possible, strike a balance between work and allowing staff to enjoy the football by...
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Vento Bands 2024

Compensation in discrimination and whistleblowing claims in the Employment Tribunal can include an award for “injury to feelings”. When assessing the level of the award to be made, the Tribunal is guided by what are known as the Vento Bands,...
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Sick Pay - is there a "sick note" culture in the UK?

It has recently been reported that Rishi Sunak is looking to end the “sick note culture” as it is his position that being in work can actually improve physical and mental health. Whilst there is certainly an argument to say that being at work...
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Injured Worker Secures Damages After Five-Year Battle

When liability for a workplace accident is disputed, personal injury lawyers will fight hard to ensure that a fair settlement is reached. In a case on point, a substantial settlement of a man's personal injury claim was agreed following a five-year battle. ...
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Equal Pay Claims - EAT Reconsiders Material Factor Defence

An employer will be able to defeat an equal pay claim under the Equality Act 2010 if it can show that the difference in pay is due to a 'material factor' other than the employee's sex. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently shed light on what is...
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