This month's update reports on the three Private Members' Bills that have received Royal Assent; recent government guidance issued on ethnicity pay gap reporting; a review of the current whistleblowing framework; the proposed creation of a new corporate criminal offence of failure to prevent fraud within the Economic Crime and Transparency Bill; and a two case updates, one dealing with a discrimination claim, and the other, holiday pay.

Welcome to the February edition of our newsletter, bringing you a curated selection of insightful articles from across our Business Group. This month, we cover key legal updates and trends across Employment Law, Corporate (including VAT) Law, Business Immigration Law and Commercial Law, alongside a guest appearance from our Commercial Litigation team.

Welcome to the September edition of our newsletter, bringing you a curated selection of insightful articles from across our Business Group. This month, we cover key legal updates and trends across Employment Law, Corporate (including VAT) Law, Business Immigration Law and Commercial Law, alongside a guest appearance from our Commercial Litigation team.

For several decades has assumed that there is no limitation on the period within which minority shareholders can bring an unfair prejudice claim. But the Court of Appeal has now held that statutory limitation does apply to this remedy, and that the exact period of limitation depends on the type of relief being asked for. This has implications for all company directors and shareholders involved in corporate disputes.

As companies digest the plethora of negative news around the state of the UK market, it is easy to set our mindsets into “weather the storm” mode. However, is this actually a time for bold moves to push growth? Some experts determine that economic uncertainty, even downturns, can present the best opportunities for growing your business while others are hunkered down. Our corporate team give some insights to areas where companies that are strong strategically and financially can leverage opportunities to grow, and discuss where there may be increased opportunities for those who are already considering a managed exit.

Working alongside a tax advisory practice, we acted for individual clients on the implementation of a complicated tax-efficient reorganisation of a property company where there had been a shareholder falling out.

A leading Midlands law firm has announced a number of promotions, including two new partners. Wright Hassall, based in Leamington, has made four promotions across the firm.

A leading Midlands legal services business has announced three new appointments who bring a wealth of experience to its teams. Wright Hassall, based in Leamington, has welcomed Ben McCosker and James Frost as Senior Associates and Gemma Trencher as Associate.

A vendor initiated management buy-out has been completed at an historic manufacturer and installer of swimming pools as the company plans for the future.

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