There are many different types of franchising, but they share a range of common principles and in legal terms a recognisable set of core key terms warranting consideration irrespective of the type of franchise operation concerned. This article seeks to provide a brief and summary overview of some of those principles and terms.

Workplace conflict can disrupt team dynamics, but mediation offers a path to resolution. In this case, miscommunication led to tension between engineers, unresolved by formal procedures. Through open dialogue, trust was restored, and collaboration improved. Six months later, the team thrived.

This month, we cover key amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, including proposed domestic abuse leave and added protections for carers and those facing pregnancy loss. We also highlight notable Private Members’ Bills, the upcoming Neonatal Care Leave Regulations, and a recent tribunal ruling on maternity rights and redundancy.

The UK’s tightening immigration rules now make it harder for those who entered illegally to gain citizenship. New guidance on the "Good Character" requirement, effective from February 2025, introduces stricter assessments, particularly impacting asylum seekers and long-term residents. While some discretion remains, the policy shift could reshape naturalisation for years to come. Read on to understand the implications and what this means for future applicants.

A commercial landlord and tenant might assume that their respective rights to terminate a lease would be contained within a professionally and comprehensively drafted document. This is not necessarily the case - such an intention needs to be set out clearly and unambiguously.

Welcome to our April 2025 Employment Law Update!

AI is changing the way the world works in many ways throughout both the private and public sectors. We are all familiar with ChatGPT, Grok and other AI tools. Most of us interact, knowingly or not, with AI every day, which by online chats with business product and service companies, making contact with GP surgeries and in many other ways.

The Procurement Act 2023 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 have now been in effect for six weeks - and what an interesting six weeks they have been!

This article explores the common forms of security used in the acquisition or development of real estate, their differences, and the practical and legal considerations associated with each.

Welcome to our May 2025 Employment Law Update!