Maintaining a healthy and thriving business requires more than just managing the daily operations. It also requires a proactive approach, which means keeping abreast of the latest legal developments and highlighting potential issues, in order…
Mid pandemic – post Brexit – is it time to review your contracts?
Most businesses take time to put business, supplier and employment law contracts in place, but never review them regularly. The problem is that UK law is not static and over time, business needs and priorities…
We’re hiring – Childcare Paralegal
We are seeking a motivated, hard-working graduate to join our Childcare Department as a paralegal. We are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate their ambition, drive and enthusiasm to develop their career with…
Employment contracts: what employers need to know
If you’ve started employing people, it’s vital that you know the legalities around employment contracts. Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, outlines the key considerations. Building your team can be hugely exciting, but it’s important…
Is coronavirus a force majeure event?
If COVID-19 prevents you from fulfilling a business contract, you may be able to be released from your obligation by claiming ‘force majeure’. Darren Davies, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, explains how it works. The term…
Restrictive covenants: what employers need to be aware of
A recent case before the Supreme Court, Tillman v Egon Zehnder Ltd, has found unenforceable wide wording can be cut out of a non-compete restrictive covenant in an employment contract, enabling the remaining wording to…