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Christmas party
Uncategorised  |  15:12:17
Is Christmas just a celebration or can it be an employment law headache?
With the festive season now in full swing, hopefully it’s only the repetitive Christmas music giving you a headache. However, without wanting to sound like Scrooge, you must be aware during the festivities of employment law issues that could cause an even bigger headache.
Uncategorised  |  13:12:17
Brexit and passporting rights
UK based financial institutions have been forced to plan for potential contingencies following the Brexit vote. The terms of the deal negotiated between the government and the EU will affect how banks prepare for Brexit.
mediation
Uncategorised  |  13:12:17
Mediation pre-condition to litigation
Following on from the introduction of the EC ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Directive in 2015 (which in the UK designates the Financial Ombudsman (FOS) as the appropriate mediator for financial services disputes), the European Court of Justice has held that it is possible for national legislation to require a consumer to attempt to mediate a dispute before allowing a court claim to proceed.
Uncategorised  |  13:12:17
PAG v RBS set to continue
RBS are no longer in the clear in their case against the Property Alliance Group, as the Court of Appeal authorises the borrowing company’s appeal.
Brexit
Uncategorised  |  13:12:17
Post-Brexit immigration: certainty for EU citizens after Brexit
The UK Government has reached a deal in principle with the EU in connection with citizens' rights.
Uncategorised  |  08:12:17
Loan marketing association terms are not unfair
The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in the case of African Export-Import Bank & Ors v Shebah Exploration & Production Company Ltd & Ors [2017] EWCA Civ 845 about whether the standard terms found in the industry standard form syndicated loan documentation are "another’s written standard terms of business" for the purpose of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (UCTA) and therefore susceptible to a “reasonableness test” for the purposes of considering whether any of the terms are unfair and therefore not enforceable.
Financial investigation
Uncategorised  |  08:12:17
Criminal Finances Act 2017
The Act received Royal Assent on 27 April 2017. This legislation is intended to overhaul the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) and the anti-money laundering and confiscation regime.
House of Lords to consider Bribery Act impact on SMEs
Uncategorised  |  08:12:17
Wolfsberg guidance
The Banking Industry standards organisation, the Wolfsberg Group, made up of 13 leading banks, which aims to develop frameworks and guidance for the management of financial crime risks has issued new guidance on Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) compliance for financial institutions. These form the current measure of best practice for banks and other financial services businesses.
Press release
Uncategorised  |  07:12:17
New owner for Kent day nursery
A successful day nursery and pre-school, which has been operating in Sevenoaks for almost 15 years, has a new owner. Springles Nursery in West Kingsdown was bought for an undisclosed sum by Them Fields...
Swindon on the map
Uncategorised  |  07:12:17
Is the property landscape of Swindon changing?
Over the last month or so we have seen a number of positive stories released pertaining to development in Swindon; but what consequences will they have for the market and the town?
Uncategorised  |  06:12:17
WITNESS APPEAL: Did you work at Leyland Motors at Pilling Lane in Chorley?
Did you work for Leyland Motors, Chorley ? Our specialist asbestos claims team has been instructed by the family of a local man who sadly developed and died from mesothelioma. We are investigating how he may have come into contact...
Rugby players in scrum
Opinion  |  06:12:17
Head injuries in rugby – what are the signs, and should more be done to avoid them?
Concussion on the rugby field is still a big problem. Spotting the signs of concussion is vital as, if missed, it could result in serious injury or even death.
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