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31st January 2020

What does ‘Practical Completion’ mean?

In the context of a construction contract, practical completion usually marks the point where the contractor gives up possession of the site, the client becomes responsible for insurance…

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24th January 2020

Is it always necessary to hold an investigation meeting when undertaking a disciplinary process?

The ACAS Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance underlines the importance of carrying out necessary investigations of potential disciplinary matters “without unreasonable delay” to establish the facts…

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Unfair dismissal – the ‘real’ reason for dismissal

Can a dismissal be unfair where the real reason for the dismissal is hidden from the decision-maker? The Supreme Court has handed down its decision in an appeal…

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What to expect in 2020

We report on the legislative changes to expect this year and potential developments to look out for.  There were several legislative measures announced in the Queen’s Speech, made…

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21st January 2020

Civil Partnerships for All

On 31st December 2019 the first civil partnerships between heterosexual couples were entered into. Civil partnerships came into effect in 2004 for same sex couples, this was extended…

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10th January 2020

How legal support can help to increase farm efficiency and profitability

Every industry faces a different set of challenges and the farming industry is no exception, its particular challenges can be fluid and varied, with changes in the economic…

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Insolvency

8th January 2020

Legal Update | Wood v Commercial First Business Ltd (In Liquidation) [2019] EWHC 2205 (Ch)

The High Court has recently considered whether a deed could be considered ‘validly executed’ by an individual where the witness had signed the deed at some point subsequent…

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2nd January 2020

Immigration policy following the General Election

What with the strong victory for the Conservative Party in the General Election, as far as Prime Minister Boris Johnson is concerned, he now has the required mandate…

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18th December 2019

More than 80 Years in Harwich!

In 2019, Ellisons celebrated more than 80 years of being in Harwich. The Harwich office was the first branch office for Ellisons, outside of the Colchester head office,…

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17th December 2019

Going through the motions of a merger with COO, John Turner

The most important piece of advice for law practices merging with another firm is to plan. Plan to succeed and fail, but most of all, allow the project…

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