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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) appoints Brinda Granthrai as Partner and Head of Commercial Real Estate

London, May 2025

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Supreme court ruling on referees’ employment status

In PGMOL v HMRC, the Supreme Court considered whether professional referees were self-employed. The case has the potential for far-reaching implications across the employment world.

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Navigating the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: What it means for your business

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) represents a significant shift in the UK's approach to combating economic crime, improving corporate transparency, and anti-money laundering frameworks.

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Blowing kisses, not boundaries

Tribunal clears air on workplace etiquette.

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When charity shouldn’t begin at home

The downfall of the Captain Tom Foundation is a cautionary tale of what happens when a charity gets too close to home — highlighting the complexities of charity governance and accountability in the sector. The foundation, created to continue the fundraising legacy of Captain Sir Tom Moore*, is now being shut down following a damning […]

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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) acts for Alexander Nix in Commercial Litigation

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Unmarried couples need to protect themselves

Cohabitees should face up and formalise arrangements, rather than keeping their fingers crossed.

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Employment Law Basics

The basics of what employers need to know and what they should be mindful of.

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Brand protection and your business

If your brand is left unprotected, there is a serious risk to your business. We set out below how registering a trade mark can yield sizeable commercial benefits whilst simultaneously mitigating risk.

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What is General Data Protection Regulation?

The aim of the GDPR is to harmonise the current data protection laws across the EU member states.

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Getting problem relationships through Christmas

The family-focus of Christmas is often followed in January with news of unhappy couples who decide to call it quits, leading to so-called Divorce Day, as family lawyers receive a surge of enquiries when they re-open after the break.

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The Bribery Act: The one time you should look for the price tag

The Bribery Act ushered in a stricter anti-corruption regime when it came into force in 2011 and although Christmas gifts and hospitality are not banned, it’s important that companies don’t splash out and end up in deep water with over-generous Christmas gifts.

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