The partnership model makes parting company a complex affair. But this is often the outcome when serious difficulties arise, hears…
The court is king
Youth is no excuse for blunders in court, says Caroline Field, as two recent cases remind litigators of all ages…
Senior moment: are law firms missing out on talent by having so few partners over 50?
Despite law firms coming under increasing pressure in recent years to retain senior talent, older faces are still a rare…
Women deserve equality at work
This letter was published by the Evening Standard. It is ironic that the fourth woman in the past 10 years…
Team moves within professional firms
Published in Practical Audit and Accounting Journal. Standfirst: Those wanting to leave for a new firm need to plan their…
Workers: A Class Apart
Published in the Scottish Law Journal. [The UK Supreme Court’s decision that LLP members remain “workers” has various implications that…
Restrictive Covenants. Notice Period and Salary
Published by Daniel Barnett’s Employment Law Bulletin. “Thanks to Caroline Field of Fox for preparing this case summary” Can an…
Parliament Has Spent Over £100,000 Fighting Employment Tribunals
Ronnie Fox comments. Published by The Huffington Post UK. The House of Commons has spent over £100,000 fighting staff employment…
Moving times
As law firm mergers and reorganisations become increasingly common, Sarah Chilton looks at the rights and obligations of partners contemplating,…
Insolvency and winding up of a law firm
Report written by Neena Patel: this report briefly covers some of the interesting issues discussed in an APP workshop entitled…