Employees, who have completed two complete continuous years of service with their employer, are entitled not to be dismissed except in certain instances. These certain instances are deemed to be "fair" reasons for dismissal.

A workplace grievance can be anything from a concern or issue to a formal complaint about the business, an individual or a group of individuals within the company.

Whether you are a public body looking for providers of goods or services, or a potential provider trying to obtain a contract to supply these, something may go wrong during the process.

Service contracts are often entered into for a fixed period of time. Usually towards the end of the period the parties will either discuss an extension, a new contract or simply agree that upon expiry they will go their separate ways.

A Leamington lawyer has been presented with the highest accolade at a top regional awards ceremony in recognition of her professional excellence and commitment to supporting others.

Umbrellas are useful at this time of the year, as the seasons change and the misty drizzle returns. But the right umbrella is critical: if it isn’t sturdy and wind-resistant it may not keep you dry. The same is true of umbrella companies that are used by agency workers, contractors, and self-employed professionals to manage their payroll administration.

A question that we are often asked is “How do you identify what is a landlord’s fixture and what is a tenant’s fixture?” This becomes particularly important to the parties at the end of a lease. Who the fixtures are attributed to can have a very significant impact on the way they should be treated.

In this episode, Andrew Jones, Partner in our Commercial Real Estate team, and Ben McCosker, Senior Associate in our Property Litigation team, explore the Landlord and Tenant Covenants Act 1995, its purpose, evolution, and impact on modern commercial property law.

If a tenant has not paid a quarter’s rent and the premises is sublet then it is possible for the landlord to serve what is known as Section 6 Notice.

It is widely reported that in recent years the number of people contesting a will has increased dramatically. It is a favourite topic attracting national media interest with many high profile cases dividing public opinion on the merits of being allowed to challenge someone’s final wishes.