Business
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In the UK, there are typically eight bank holidays each year: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, two May bank holidays, the August bank holiday, Christmas Day, and Boxing...
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The Employment Rights Bill is to be a major piece of employment legislation, all part of Labour’s commitment to “Make Work Pay”. It was published in October 2024, and you...
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In October 2024, the new sexual harassment legislation came into force, requiring employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment. It is clear employers should be proactive in responding...
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The Government has confirmed a day one right to Neonatal Care Leave will be introduced from 6 April this year. Neonatal Care Leave will apply to parents of babies who...
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Under UK contract law, a property contract (or any contract) cannot generally be terminated by a party in breach of the agreement. This means that the party in breach of...
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Ashtons Legal has advised the shareholders of Medical Management Systems Limited on the sale of Meddbase to Cority Software, Inc. (backed by Thoma Bravo LLP). Founded in 2004, Meddbase was...
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All private (and public companies) in the UK that are registered at Companies House are legally required by the Companies Act 2006 (CA 06) to have a set of Articles...
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Ashtons’ Head of Employment Law, Ross Strowger, gives his five top tips when preparing a company Directors’ Service Agreement. Tip 1: Know your director (and your company!) Understand the director’s...
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A straw poll of delegates at a recent webinar hosted by Ashtons revealed that only 49% had taken steps so far to ensure they were complying with the new Sexual...
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Ashtons Legal is delighted to announce the appointment this week of Laura Hook, a new partner in the firm’s Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring team. Laura will be based in the...
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Case Commentary: B&M Retail Limited v HSBC Bank Pension Trust (UK) Limited [2023] EWHC 2495 (Ch). This case clarifies the law on redevelopment break clauses in business tenancy renewals. Whilst...
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Put simply, if you or your business lets property to a tenant for business purposes you will be a commercial landlord and as such will be subject to a number...
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