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Next Retail Equal Pay Case: Are Market Forces Enough to Justify Pay Differences?

Paying employees differently is not unusual. Different departments often have different recruitment challenges, varying skill shortages, and separate commercial pressures….
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Sale of established childcare business to an employee ownership trust (EOT)

Sophie Protheroe, Senior Solicitor in Herrington Carmichael’s Corporate team, advised the founders of Dimples Day Nursery Limited, a well-established childcare…
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AI and Commercial Contracts: Key Clauses Every Business Should Review

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way businesses operate, from automating internal processes and enhancing customer service to supporting decision-making…
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Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs): a Guide for Property Owners

Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) are a key consideration for anyone owning or acquiring high value property in the UK. While…
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Deputyships and Lasting Powers of Attorney: What’s the difference?

If you lost mental capacity, who would you want to make decisions on your behalf? Planning for the future means…
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Sir Tom Jones and The Voice: Could This Be Age Discrimination?

Sir Tom Jones has never exactly seemed ready for retirement. At 86, he is still touring, recording music and, until…
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Cryptoasset FCA Authorisation: Common Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

As the UK moves closer to implementing its expanded cryptoasset regulatory regime, an increasing number of firms are preparing for…
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When Family Business Succession Plans Fail: What Happens Next?

Family businesses are often built over decades through hard work, careful planning and shared values. However, when succession plans fail,…
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JCT vs NEC Contracts: Choosing the Right Contract for Your Construction Project

Selecting the right construction contract is one of the most important decisions you will make at the outset of any…
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Due to Inherit? The Dos and Don’ts for Beneficiaries

Receiving the news that you are due to inherit money, property, or other assets can be emotional and sometimes overwhelming….
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Threatened with an Employment Injunction by Your Employer? Here’s How We Can Help

Receiving a letter from your former employer threatening an injunction or an employment injunction application can be alarming. It is…
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Controls, Compliance and Certification: How the FCA SYSC Rules Apply to Cryptoasset Firms under the New UK Cryptoasset Regime

As part of our series of articles exploring the new cryptoasset regulatory regime established by the Financial Services Markets Act…