Parminder Takhar, Senior Associate discusses the story of the Royal Nawaab and highlights how it provides several lessons for anyone involved in the disposal or acquisition of a commercial venture.

We all know that social media, if used well, it is a fantastic resource for businesses and individuals. However, unwise social media posts risk legal action, particularly if the boundaries of personal and professional life are blurred. Our Employment and Commercial Litigation teams look at some of these legal risks and their consequences and suggest how to avoid these.

We appreciate that a number of these changes were covered in our January update, however it is vital that employers keep them in mind, as relevant policies will require updating to reflect the upcoming changes, as well as these being reflected in practice.

Welcome to our March 2024 edition, read on to find out more about upcoming changes in relation to Employment Law.

From the passing of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024 which came with another legal challenge for the Government to tackle through to disagreements between Cabinet Ministers surrounding Graduate visas, May has brought further updates surrounding business immigration.

A leading Midlands law firm has announced a raft of promotions – including three newly-qualified solicitors who have successfully completed training contracts with the business.

We regularly receive requests for advice on how to regain possession of a tied cottage when a statutory tenancy comes to an end, particularly in cases where the history of succession is not easily accessible.

There is nothing unusual about creating a trust within a will. A common example of this is where a person wishes to place monies in trust until a child reaches suitable maturity to receive those funds.

The UK’s immigration landscape is shifting under Labour, with tougher border policies, rising fees, and stricter enforcement. But is this helping businesses? Explore the numbers, Government actions, and what the future holds for hiring and immigration policies.

Property disputes happen all day, every day, up and down the UK. For lawyers, many of these disputes will follow a familiar pattern, often prompting a familiar approach to solving them. A recent UK Supreme Court (“UKSC”) case invites us to think about the familiar, in a fresh light!