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Documenting the Bank of Mum and Dad

Parents who help their children get on the property ladder are being urged to adopt a more cautious approach when it comes to handing over the cash.

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Workplace mental wellbeing

Workplace mental wellbeing is a top concern among employers, according to European-wide research.

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New Commercial Partner Victoria Holland

Corporate and commercial partner, Victoria Holland, joins West End Law Firm RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP.

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Holidays over the Christmas period

Employers must be wary not to impose excessive sanctions in response to employees taking unauthorised holiday over the Christmas period.

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Holiday pay ruling hit schools and colleges

A case heard by the Court of Appeal earlier this year will affect many in the education sector; holiday pay for workers, who only work part of the year and have no contractually set hours, should not be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

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Press release: Awakn

RIAA Barker Gillette’s commercial real estate, employment and corporate teams act for luxury wellness facility Awakn in the lease of its flagship gym at 1 Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf, which opened on 14 October 2019.

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Mince pies and the minimum wage 

A reminder to employers that seasonal staff must receive the correct pay and holiday entitlements over the festive period. With temporary and irregular-hours workers now a core part of Christmas trading, businesses are urged to double-check minimum wage compliance, holiday accrual, and payslip transparency to avoid costly HMRC scrutiny.

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Shifting the balance: How the leaseholder-landlord relationship has changed

Back in 2017, the Conservative government pledged to ‘Improve consumer choice and fairness in leasehold.’ But making a commitment and delivering on it are two very different things - as Stuart Jacobs explains in this article.

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Menopause awareness month: Legal protections and what employers need to know

October is Menopause Awareness Month, highlighting the transition and the support available for those affected. While there are currently no menopause-specific employment laws, existing protections apply, and the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill is expected to introduce clearer obligations for employers.

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DIY probate in England – understanding the risks

In England and Wales, probate is the procedure by which the deceased’s will is proven in court and the executors are given authority to distribute the estate. If there is no will, a similar process applies through “letters of administration”.

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What happens if there’s no will?

Someone passing away without a valid will is more common than you might expect. When this happens in England, the person is said to have died intestate, and it means the law steps in to decide what happens to their estate.

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Upward-only rent reviews to be banned in new commercial leases

The government has announced a significant reform to commercial property law in England and Wales. As part of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, upward-only rent review clauses will be banned in new commercial leases, marking a substantial shift in landlord–tenant dynamics.

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