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Minority shareholder in family business succeeds in ‘unfair prejudice’ claim
Minority shareholders may have limited managerial influence but they are very far from powerless and have rights that must be respected. The High Court made that point...
Pregnancy ‘played a part’ in redundancy decision – discrimination ruling
Maternity leave is every expectant mother’s entitlement and, if you feel that you have suffered pregnancy discrimination, you should contact a solicitor without delay....
Interim injunction granted in football stadium advertising dispute
If you feel that a commercial partner is backing out of its contractual commitments, or even intends to do so, swiftly taking legal advice is the first step towards...
Writing a job reference? It’s important to choose your words carefully
Business owners and managers tend to view writing job references as an important but relatively routine task. However, the need to choose words carefully – and to take...
A guide to financial settlements in divorce
Article written by Mandeep Clair, Family Solicitor When a couple are going through divorce, the division of assets can be the most acrimonious and stressful part of the...
What are the grounds for contesting a Will?
Article written by Simona Morina, Solicitor, Litigation department. There are several ways that the validity of the Will can be challenged, however you cannot contest a...
8 tips for successful mediation during divorce
Article written by Atifha Aftab, Solicitor, Family When couples decide to divorce or end a civil partnership, mediation can greatly assist. The role of the mediator is...
Manager’s ‘limitations’ comment leads to disability discrimination finding
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Directors’ duties to consider creditors’ interests – landmark Supreme Court Ruling
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Investigation and disciplinary hearings – why separation of functions matters
In all but the smallest organisations, fairness generally demands that different people should investigate allegations of workplace misconduct and preside over...