Global resourcing specialist BPS World has warned that one of the main challenges facing employers in the UK in 2017 will be the impact of Brexit on the ability to attract talent, particularly in the high-value digital, technical and engineering industries where recruiters are already struggling with severe skills shortages. This follows the publication by […]
The eleven justices of the Supreme Court heard evidence over four days in December before handing down their judgment today, establishing, by a margin of eight to three, that the UK Parliament must have a vote on whether the government may begin the official Brexit process, triggering Article 50. The Supreme Court also ruled that […]
Families, consumers and businesses all benefit from greater clarity on Brexit, the Bar Council has said today. The Chairman of the Bar, Andrew Langdon QC said: “Today’s speech from the Prime Minister has provided some much needed clarity on the Government’s direction of travel over Brexit. “The announcement that the UK will not seek membership […]
Set to present the UK’s plans for the EU exit today, British Prime Minister Theresa May has ruled out any “half-in, half-out” situation, stating that the UK’s 12 point plan aims to not leave the nation with a sort of “partial membership,” but to build a "new and equal partnership" with the EU. Within the 12 […]
Sir Brendan Barber, the chair of Britain’s top employment relations service, Acas, predicts what lies in store within the world of work for 2017 in a blog published today. Brendan Barber said: “History may remember 2016 as the year of surprise voting results that defied polling experts, which ended with a period of industrial unrest. […]
There has been much discussed on Brexit and the future of the UK, legally, economically and socially. Some are apprehensive the UK’s departure could result in hindering the UK’s economy and international appeal, whereas some imply it will bring a positive impact by releasing some of the EU’s shackles. We speak to Daniel Cheung, the […]
2016 saw an unfortunate amount of terrorist attacks in Europe, making immigration regulations tighter and creating a tougher challenge for those wanting to reside in Europe. This month, we speak to Emmanuel Ruchat who sheds some light into the business side of immigration law in Belgium, France and Switzerland. Has the effect of the […]
The Government must put the public interest at the heart of its Brexit strategy, the Bar Council has warned as it publishes The Brexit Papers, produced to help ministers and civil servants pin point the most pressing legal concerns arising from the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The Brexit Papers have been written by members […]
On top of offering outstanding services in the pensions realm, our next expert witness is often called to assist in pension division and sharing matters. Here to talk Lawyer monthly through his role in this field, discussing the variables in divorce cases, and touching on the legislation that has changed the landscape of pensions law […]
‘As an ever-more technology dependent society, we should strive to make processes for obtaining IP smoother and faster and find more ways to support (suitably deserving, of course) fledgling companies in protecting their IP’ – this is the opinion of Ilya Kazi, one of the Senior Partners at Mathys & Squire LLP in the UK. […]
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