Employment tribunal: A guide for employers
If not managed effectively, workplace conflict can be hugely costly for employers and lead to employment tribunal claims. According to new research from ACAS, nearly 10 million people experienced conflict at work in 2018/19. As a result, close to 900,000 took time off and nearly half a million resigned. In addition, 300,000 employees were dismissed due to conflict. […]
French Trust Rules: How to prevent your Family Trust from being undermined
Many English trusts have a connection with France, often because they own French assets like a holiday home or involve beneficiaries, trustees, or settlors residing in France. Understanding how French trust rules apply is crucial to avoiding unexpected tax liabilities and legal complications. Understanding French residency and its impact on Trusts A person is generally […]
Pressure sores claims: Medical negligence
In the UK, patients in hospital and those living in care homes, benefit from a high standard of nursing and health care. However, despite progress in the management of pressure sores it remains a sombre fact that medical negligence claims are far from uncommon. In this article  Sarah Stocker, Associate Solicitor in Tees’ medical negligence team, […]