We have written extensively over the years about the need to put partnership agreements in writing. Agreements created verbally, or through the conduct of the parties, do carry legal weight but, in the event of a disagreement, resolution often comes down to who said what which is notoriously unreliable.

Court action to obtain payment can sometimes be a lengthy process and adjudication is not always available or appropriate.

In the dawn of a new decade and a strong Conservative majority now in place for the New Year, we summarise our thoughts on what the New Year holds for pensions.

Leading Midlands law firm Wright Hassall has signed a deal with Wasps ahead of the new Gallagher Premiership Rugby season to be the club’s legal partner.

The current turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic is creating unforeseen challenges for many businesses. However, despite the lack of short-term certainty, this could actually be the right moment for companies to re-examine their existing employee share based incentive arrangements and even an opportunity to make new cost-efficient awards.

Unfair Prejudice Petitions arise under Section 994 of the Companies Act. The key to Unfair Prejudice Petitions is understanding two core elements.

Over 12,000 companies across the UK use an EMI scheme (Enterprise Management Incentive) as a way of attracting, retaining and motivating their key employees. Our guide covers all the steps to set up your EMI scheme.

The Building Safety Act 2022 continues to have a dramatic effect on the property and construction industry. You may be aware of the initial headline coming out of the Act that liability periods for defective/unsafe premises have been extended to 30 years for existing buildings and 15 years for new builds.

Almost 2,000 runners put their best foot forward at Leamington’s popular Wright Hassall 10k run on Sunday, helping to raise money for a number of local good causes.

Umbrellas are useful at this time of the year, as the seasons change and the misty drizzle returns. But the right umbrella is critical: if it isn’t sturdy and wind-resistant it may not keep you dry. The same is true of umbrella companies that are used by agency workers, contractors, and self-employed professionals to manage their payroll administration.