In every workplace, there may come a time when a valued team member struggles, whether due to personal issues, work-related stress, or other challenges. As employers and managers, it’s your responsibility to recognise and support staff during these...

The purpose of a traffic commissioner's public inquiry is to investigate whether a transport operator, its directors, and transport managers are complying with the conditions and legal undertakings of their license Being called to attend a public...

I am often approached by new and existing clients who have a range of tight deadlines and ‘emergency’ situations that they need help with. I and my clients are fortunate that I have a great team that is willing to put in the additional hours to...

Employment tribunal claims can be costly, time-consuming, and damaging to a company’s reputation. Navigating employment law can be a daunting task for employers. With a complex web of regulations and statutes, it is, therefore, crucial for businesses...

For many organisations, holding a transport operator licence is essential to their business, so ensuring it is well managed should be a priority. When an application for an operator’s licence is made, it is usually the company director (or sole...

One of the main purposes of obtaining intellectual property rights is to establish a monopoly over a product or process (in the case of a patent or design registration) or the identity of a business (in the case of a trade mark). For certain sorts of...

In English law, the ‘corporate veil’ is an important principle and is the notion that every company is its own legal entity that takes responsibility for its own debts and liabilities, which is distinct from its shareholders or directors. ...

Do you breeze through contracts with a mere glance before signing on the dotted line? If so, you are not alone. Most individuals who are required to sign contracts tend to focus on what seems “important” whilst glossing over the finer details....

A lease is a legally binding agreement between you and your landlord for you to occupy their property with various rights granted in return for you making regular rental payments and complying with various obligations. Many commercial tenants seek to...

The ways in which special educational needs (“SEN”) impact a person’s ability to learn depend largely on the SEN the person has. SEN can have a bearing on a person’s ability to comprehend, concentrate, read, write and/or do physical...