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Uncategorised  |  03:07:18
European Banking Authority warns preparations for a no-deal Brexit by financial institutions are inadequate
The European Banking Authority (“EBA”) has published an opinion in response to the current status of the Brexit negotiations. The opinion cites significant concerns regarding the preparation of financial institutions that will be affected by Brexit, particularly the impact of the potential loss of passporting rights, and highlights the potential for disruption if financial institutions are not adequately prepared for a no-deal Brexit.
Uncategorised  |  02:07:18
It’s not too late…
Whilst the GDPR and the new Data Protection Act are now in force it is not too late to look at your compliance. If the Information Commissioner’s Office does receive a complaint about your data procedures or a breach occurs you will be in a far better position if you are working towards compliance than you would be if you had not put any measures in place.
Uncategorised  |  02:07:18
Why choosing the best conveyancer is important- lessons to be learned from the Dreamvar Appeal (2018)
The recent appeal in Dreamvar (UK) Ltd v Mishcon de Reya [2018] EWCA Civ 1082 (heard together with the appeal P&P Property Ltd v Owen White & Catlin LLP) highlights important considerations for property practitioners, professionals and in particular the public.
Uncategorised  |  02:07:18
Leaseholds – what you need to know
Leasehold tenure has come under increasing scrutiny in recent months. In December 2017, the Department for Communities and Local Government published its consultation paper 'Tackling unfair practices in the leasehold market'. Responses to that paper have helped shine a spotlight on the abuses and malpractice prevalent throughout the leasehold market. The paper itself received over 6000 responses, demonstrating the strength of interest in the issue. With the Leasehold Reform Bill currently in its second reading in the House of Commons, what exactly are the problems facing leasehold and how would reform be shaped?
hot weather dress code
Uncategorised  |  27:06:18
Does your employer have to review their dress code policy in hot weather?
In extreme weather, you may feel that your employer should issue a more relaxed dress code policy. But what are your rights as an employee, and is there anything that your employer should be ensuring?
Uncategorised  |  27:06:18
Don’t forget digital! Estates are being undervalued as online assets are missed out.
The online world is so entwined with our reality nowadays that we could be forgiven for forgetting, or underestimating, how many accounts and profiles we have created for ourselves over the years.
cryptocurrency
Uncategorised  |  22:06:18
FCA issues guidance for banks with cryptoasset holding clients
The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has issued a letter to CEOs of UK banks highlighting the potential risks faced when dealing with cryptoassets. The letter sets out good practice for banks when managing the increased risks of financial crime that dealing with cryptoassets present.
Uncategorised  |  22:06:18
WITNESS APPEAL: Did you work at or attend these schools in Croydon and South East London in the 1970s – 1990s?
Our specialist asbestos claims team are investigating how the late Pauline Sparkes may have come into contact with asbestos during her working life.
Uncategorised  |  22:06:18
Real Estate team advise on pre-lets at Grove Business Park
The Real Estate team at RWK Goodman have advised Grove Business Park in connection with the first major pre-let of its new development known as "GBP1".
Case Study  |  21:06:18
Largest reported settlement for benzodiazepine mis-prescription agreed for client of RWK Goodman
A deceased man’s family have been awarded £625,000 after bringing a claim for benzodiazepine mis-prescription which tragically led him to take his own life – one of the largest reported settlements of its kind...
Opinion  |  21:06:18
The Gosport Hospital scandal – how did the ‘Dr Opiate’ case even happen, and what can be done about it?
The inquiry into Gosport War Memorial Hospital has now reached its verdict. Here, Lucy Crawford from our inquest and fatal accident team asks how the scandal might have happened, and what could be done to set things right.
Opinion  |  21:06:18
Development agreements – a key clause for landowners to ensure compliance
As a landowner, when you enter into a contract with a developer - whether it is an option agreement, promotion agreement, land development agreement or a hybrid of these - you do so in the expectation that they will largely fulfil their obligations without the need to go to law to enforce them. But what if they do not?
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