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Cyber Essentials Plus Security Certification

We take cyber-security seriously, and you can rest assured that the security measures we have put in place will protect your personal data from the vast majority of cyberattacks.

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Understanding Dyscalculia: Employer’s Guide

This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide for employers regarding dyscalculia, a mathematical learning difficulty affecting approximately 5% of the UK population. In it, we'll look at dyscalculia, its impact on employees and the legal obligations employers have to support neurodivergent employees.

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Flipping property and taxes

Whether 2024 will see a further dip in house prices divides property market commentators, while buyers play the wait-and-see game on the mortgage market. The lure of fast profits to be made while the market is slow draws many amateur property developers into the sector.

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We’re proud to support Update Your Will Week 2024

It aims to raise awareness of the risks of not having an up-to-date will and encourages people to update their will to ensure their wishes are fulfilled when they die.

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National Conveyancing Week 2024

RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP is proud to be associated with a brand-new initiative to improve the experience of home movers and professionals involved in the home moving process.

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When dealmakers bite down on a MAC clause

Court ruling highlights the challenge for buyers if a deal turns sour. Any MAC clause needs to be well drafted, so it is unambiguous.

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Understanding Heads of Terms in corporate transactions

Heads of terms are a crucial first step in corporate transactions. Learn what they include, why they matter, and how they shape successful deals.

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Flexible working requests: A guide for employers and employees

This guide explains the statutory process for flexible working requests, outlines employer obligations and shares best practices to help navigate requests effectively.  

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Missteps and misunderstandings: The hidden risks in modern break-ups

Christmas is the time for coming together, however financial pressure, childcare strain and the intensity of family gatherings may mean that for many couples, the season of good cheer becomes the point at which problems can no longer be ignored.

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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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