In its decision in KRF Services (UK) Ltd [2024] EWHC 2978 (Ch) the High Court has clarified the recent uncertainty surrounding whether sole directors are able to make decisions on behalf of a company, particularly where a company has adopted the Model...
The Government has just published its timetable for implementing its ‘flagship’ Employment Rights Bill. In some ways it’s good news – the most significant change and the one most employers had been wary of is the introduction of the...
In order for a will to be valid, the testator (the person making the will) must have “testamentary capacity”. The test for testamentary capacity is set out in the case of Banks v Goodfellow . In order for their will to be valid, the testator...
Delivery Hero and Glovo, two major EU food delivery companies, have been fined a total of EUR329 million for participating in a cartel in the online food delivery sector by the European Commission. Both companies admitted their involvement in the cartel and...
The new Marks & Spencer strawberries and cream sandwich has gone viral on social media since its launch last week. However, whilst consumers are debating the flavours, accountants and lawyers are debating its tax classification – whether it...
News 📰 Implementation Roadmap – Employment Rights Bill The Department for Business and Trade has now published an implementation roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill. Here are the key takeaways and dates to look out for: Summer to...
On 11 June 2025, the FSA issued a food alert to consumers who have purchased and businesses who have sold Jolly Rancher confectionery products, owned by US company Hershey. The affected products are: Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Jolly Rancher Misfits Gummies ...
The DUAA amends, but does not replace, the UK General Data Protection Regulation ( UK GDPR ), the Data Protection Act 2018 ( DPA ) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations ( PECR ). In Brief: The DUAA is a new Act of Parliament that...
A lifetime gift can be made for various reasons, whether to reduce inheritance tax liabilities, or simply so that the person making the gift (the donor) can see the benefit of their gift whilst they are still alive. In the UK, there are rules and...
An Abatement Notice is a very specific type of Enforcement Notice served by a Local Authority where they conclude that there is a statutory nuisance. Unlike most enforcement notices, a Local Authority has a duty to serve an Abatement Notice if they determine...
News 📰 AI and biometrics strategy It has been announced by the UK Information Commissioner that a new AI and biometrics strategy will be launched, which will clarify the position regarding how AI and automated decision-making can be used safely...
In a recent case, the Roythornes Regulatory Team together with instructed barrister David Hercock of 6 Pump Court Chambers, secured a victory for an agricultural client in Lincolnshire against the local Council. We were supported by expert evidence...
WhatsApp has become a staple tool for buying and selling horses , because it’s fast, encrypted, and easy to send videos on. In the equestrian world it is much more than just sending the pics from the yard night out. It’s very convenient, but is...
As it is not the most common area of practice in law, construction can for the uninitiated can be like hammering a square peg into a round hole, whilst blindfolded. Pitfalls and traps await the unwary, and early advice from a specialist can save time, money...
Today is a big day for Private Client Lawyers, the Law Commission published overnight their eagerly awaited report on modernising Wills (with draft Wills Bill). An area of law that has remained largely unchanged since the Victorian times, with the main...
EA are investigating farmers taking receipt of Gypsum and spreading it on their land without an Environmental Permit. We have received several enquiries from farmers in Lincolnshire who have spread Gypsum on that land in order to improve the quality of the...
Unlike a child’s parents, grandparents do not have a legal right to spend time with their grandchildren as in most cases they do not have parental responsibility. What options do grandparents have to spend time with their grandchildren? ...
News 📰 Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Since the new statutory entitlements to Neonatal Care Leave and Pay came into effect on 6 April 2025, Acas have published guidance to assist employers to ensure that they are meeting their responsibilities. The...
Nobody likes paperwork, but when dealing with an activity like construction that is unpredictable and expensive, paperwork (to borrow a phrase from The Last Kingdom) is all. Contemporaneous paperwork, that is. It’s no good describing it months...
Relocation cases, where one parent wishes to move with a child to a different city or even abroad, are some of the most emotionally challenging and legally complex matters in family law. These cases often involve intricate balancing of a child’s best...
The new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 ( DMCCA ) has reformed consumer rights and protection. As of 6 April 2025 , the DMCCA has updated the unfair commercial practices rules (previously governed by the Unfair Trading Regulations...
All businesses should be clear in terms of what could trigger a termination right in a commercial arrangement and, equally, how to exit if required without unexpected liability. Termination notices cannot be withdrawn after they are served, and some mistakes...
News 📰 Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2025 From 6 April 2025, the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2025 revises particular compensatory awards and statutory payments, as follows: In an event of unfair dismissal, the...
Divorce can be a challenging journey at the best of times, but when the marriage has involved emotional, psychological, or financial abuse, the process becomes even more complicated. If you've experienced coercive control, manipulation, or subtle forms...
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Modern Slavery Intelligence Network (MSIN) Conference at the Tesco Heart Building in Welwyn Garden City. The event brought together experts, campaigners, and industry leaders to discuss one of the most...
As part of tax planning many of our clients have introduced trusts to their business structures over time. Whether a business trades as a partnership or a limited company trusts have for many years been, and continue to be, an effective Inheritance Tax...
A cohabitation agreement is a legal document between unmarried couples who live together, either after buying a property together in joint names or moving into a property already owned by one party. The agreement sets out arrangements for how the property...
As we move into March 2025, businesses must stay informed about key legal and regulatory developments that could impact their operations. From the government’s consultation on e-invoicing to new cybersecurity guidelines and the latest in AI regulation,...
For businesses that sell goods electronically, or by mail or phone orders, having an appropriate returns policy is important in order to manage stock and financial risk. What is ‘distance selling’? Distance selling includes any sales made...
Further to my previous blog on the Renters Reform Act , this content aims to provide landlords with a brief update in respect of some of the changes that the Renters Rights Bill proposed to make and how these changes will impact landlords. What are...
