With the parliament in recess until 13 October and the House of Lords not due to have their final consideration of the Commons amendments to the Employment Rights Bill until 28 October, it is likely that the Bill will now not receive Royal Assent until November at the earliest. In this podcast, Abigail McKean and Frances Rollin discuss what clients should be aware of in the short term and what to prepare for in 2026 and 2027.

In this episode, Kerry Garcia,  Head of our Employment, Pensions and Immigration team joins our host, Frances Rollin, to talk about the government’s immigration white paper Restoring control over the immigration system and discuss how employers can get ahead of these changes to the law on hiring foreign workers. Importantly, this is only a White Paper at this stage and these changes are not yet law -  no details have been provided as to when the changes will come into effect. However, assuming the proposed changes go ahead, these will lead to a significant shift in immigration laws, which will impact individuals coming to the UK and employers hiring overseas nationals.

In our latest episode, our host, Sarah Taylor, is joined by partner, Tim Carter, head of our restructuring and insolvency practice. They discuss the steps new businesses can take at the outset to put themselves in the best position to deal with financial difficulties in the future and also to protect their officers in such circumstances. They touch on UK director's duties and the personal consequences of breaching such duties.

In our latest episode, our host, Sarah Taylor, is joined by partner, Sarah Murray, head of our commercial litigation practice as well as the firm’s international practice group. They discuss potential pitfalls that international businesses coming to the UK may encounter and how to minimise them

In this episode of the S&B People Podcast, Jackie Penlington, Managing Associate in our immigration team joins our host, Frances Rollin, to talk about right to work checks and the obligations on employers to prevent illegal working. This is a topic that causes a surprising number of client queries and has potentially very serious consequences if carried out incorrectly.

In this episode of the S&B People Podcast, Charlotte Gunn, Associate in our Employment team joins our host, Frances Rollin, to talk about the current trend of employers instructing staff to attend work full time, in person. We talk about the employment law issues that arise when employees are asked to give up hybrid working and return to office working. We touch on flexible working requests, the changes implemented in 2024 as well as the changes expected under the Employment Rights Bill.

In this episode, Jake Wright and Claire Perry dive into the latest JCT 2024 amendments, covering: New rights to terminate: Including epidemic, changes in law, statutory power exercises, and new government or local authority guidance. Termination Payment mechanism: Discover the new timetable for providing notices. Liquidated and Ascertained Damages (or LADs): Understand the updated legal position post-Triple Point case. Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA): Learn about additional insolvency grounds and their impact on termination.

In this episode, Gwilym Evans and Lauren Melnyk look at how the concepts of good faith and ESG initiatives feature more prevalently than ever before.

In this episode, Lauren Melnyk and Jake Wright dive into the latest JCT 2024 amendments, covering: Extensions of Time and Loss of Expense: Discover the new grounds for extension of time and loss of expense claims. Notices and Communication Provisions: Learn about the modernised processes for electronic notices and the crucial distinctions for key contractual communications. Practical Takeaways: Get actionable insights to navigate these changes effectively. These updates, inspired by lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, aim to provide clearer, more robust frameworks for managing construction projects. Don't miss out on how these changes can benefit your projects!

In our latest episode, our host, Sarah Taylor, Senior Knowledge Lawyer, is joined by partner, Elaine O’Hare, one of the UK’s leading brand protection lawyers.  They discuss the key steps that a business new to the UK should take to protect its intellectual property and to build value in its brand.

Welcome to our “Mixed Use Property” series. In this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team provide listeners with an overview of the tricky issues that can arise when dealing with mixed use premises.In this fourth episode, Stephanie Newton and Jessica Waters will further consider the rights of long residential leaseholders and the ban on leasehold ground rents.Thank you for tuning in to our Mixed Use Property series. We hope it has provided you with some answers to the tricky issues often encountered dealing with premises with both commercial and residential parts. If you would like any further information on what we have discussed in this series do get in touch.

Welcome to our “Mixed Use Property” series. In this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team provide listeners with an overview of the tricky issues that can arise when dealing with mixed use premises. In this third episode, Stephanie Newton and Jessica Waters will discuss the rights of long residential leaseholders including the rights of first refusal and enfranchisement.

Welcome to episode 2 of the Construction Law “Back to Basics” podcast by the Construction and Engineering team at Stevens & Bolton, looking at the JCT 2024 editions of construction contract. In this episode Claire Perry and Jessica Gregson provide a brief background to the new regulatory regime and discuss the effectiveness of the JCT 2024 amendments as well as offering some practical takeaways. Stay tuned for insightful discussions and expert analysis that will keep you informed on the latest in construction law.

Welcome to our “Mixed Use Property” series. In this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team provide listeners with an overview of the tricky issues that can arise when dealing with mixed use premises. In this second episode, Jessica Waters and Stephanie Newton will discuss long residential leaseholds, forfeiture and the recovery of service charges

The Stevens & Bolton LLP Construction and Engineering team is excited to announce Series 5 of the Construction Law Back to Basics podcast! This series will delve into the latest amendments to the JCT 2024 editions of construction contracts. In Episode 1, join Gwilym Evans and Jessica Gregson as they provide a brief introduction to the JCT suite of contracts and discuss the reasons behind the latest updates. Stay tuned for insightful discussions and expert analysis that will keep you informed on the latest in construction law.

Welcome to the latest S&B Quarter Day podcast - a series of podcasts by Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team offering digestible legal insights into topical issues for our listeners from the commercial property world.  In this episode, Markus Klempa and Mollie Howells continue the discussion on the legal and practical issues that arise when a tenant wants to exit its premises. In this part, they focus on what happens when the tenant serves a break notice.

Welcome to our “Mixed Use Property” series. In this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team provide listeners with an overview of the tricky issues that can arise when dealing with mixed use premises. In this first episode, Jessica Waters and Stephanie Newton consider short term residential lets in England by way of assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) and the reforms expected in the near future.

In this episode of the S&B People Podcast, Rebecca Berry, Managing Associate in our employment, pensions and immigration team joins our host, Frances Rollin, to talk about the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023  that comes into force on 1 October this year. This act, along with the linked statutory code of practice, is a big shake-up for the hospitality industry, creating a new legal obligation on employers to allocate tips and service charges fairly and transparently, without any deductions other than tax or similar. With October looming, we talk about what businesses should be doing now to prepare for these changes.

Welcome to "The Digital Lawyer," our latest podcast series created to help businesses navigate the complexities of the ever-evolving digital landscape. In this 11-part series, we explore the impact and challenges of recent and upcoming legislation across the UK and EU. Each episode brings you insights from our experts to help you stay ahead in the digital world. In the sixth episode our host Charlie Maurice, who leads the technology sector group at Stevens & Bolton, is joined by Beverley Flynn, Head of Data Protection, and Rachel Wright, an Associate in our commercial and IT team, to discuss the EU Cyber Resilience Act (the “Act”), which is an EU regulation setting out cybersecurity requirements for Products with Digital Elements (“PDEs”) on the European Union market.  The Act has been approved by the European Parliament and is waiting to be formally adopted by the European Council. This 7 minute podcast covers: *   The aim of the Act; *   What Products with Digital Elements (“PDEs”) are; *   How the Act will impact manufacturers, importers, and distributors of PDEs; *   How the Act will impact UK businesses.

Welcome to "The Digital Lawyer," our latest podcast series created to help businesses navigate the complexities of the ever-evolving digital landscape. In this 11-part series, we explore the impact and challenges of recent and upcoming legislation across the UK and EU. Each episode brings you insights from our experts to help you stay ahead in the digital world. In this episode, our host Beverley Flynn, Head of Data Protection, is joined by Charlie Maurice, Head of Technology, and Quintin Farley, Associate in our Commercial and IT team. Together, they explore the EU Digital Markets Act. Over a year since its enactment, many digital platform providers are now expected to be fully compliant, but what does that mean for providers in the tech space? In this podcast, we discuss: Big Tech and the need for the EU Digital Markets Act Who does this Act apply to? What is a gatekeeper and what new restrictions and obligations apply to them? Timeline and updates relating to the Act Who will enforce the Act, what powers will they have and what fines may apply? Is there any crossover between the EU Digital Markets Act and the EU Digital Services Act?