In the Autumn Budget announced today to MPs in the House of Commons, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, laid out the government’s plans for the UK economy. Her statement presented changes to taxation and spending, from pensions to construction, the minimum wage, and a plan to regenerate public facilities. Set with the intention to reinvigorate […]
Recent Success The gunnercooke Dispute Resolution team has been successful in a significant case at the High Court. The recent judgment of Costs Judge Whalan in the Senior Courts Costs Office has once again thrust the issue of solicitor-client retainers into the spotlight, raising repeatedly aired questions for the need to have clear and unambiguous […]
The first reading of the new Football Governance Bill took place on 24 October, signalling the start of a formal process that marks the start of its journey through the House of Lords, with the second reading of the Bill to be announced in due course. The new Bill, which had previously failed to pass […]
October has been a busy month regarding employment law updates. Most notably, Labour have released their improved “Employees Rights Bill” which sees a huge change in what employers is expected to do and provide for their employees. On the 26th of October, there will be a change to the Equality Act 2010, in which employers […]
gunnercooke is celebrating success in The Legal 500 and Chambers directories, with a record number of rankings for the firm in the 2025 guides. Chambers UK 2025 sees six of gunnercooke’s practice areas ranked, alongside 30 individuals (an increase of 16% on the previous year). Chambers UK is one of the world’s leading independent legal […]
On October 26th, 2024, there will be an amendment to the Equality Act 2010 that gives employers a mandatory duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Katy Wedderburn, Employment and Discrimination Partner at gunnercooke, has worked in this area of law since 2001. She has advised clients on all areas of employment law and […]
Overview The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC) introduces a new regime for subscription contracts. Subscription contracts are contracts that automatically renew for an indefinite or fixed period during which the consumer incurs liability until they exercise their right to cancel. Traders are required to provide for the following: What happens if you do […]
There is an updated version of this article delivered after the Budget you can see this here The Autumn 2024 Budget is expected to introduce significant changes affecting private clients and businesses, with a focus on targeted tax increases. gunnercooke Private Client Tax Advisor, Doug Stratton, on how the Autumn 2024/25 Budget Could Reshape Tax […]
What does the new employment rights bill mean for employers? Yesterday the government published its much awaited draft Employment Rights Bill proposing nearly 30 reforms. Many of these have been well publicised. The government will start consulting next year before implementing the changes. Importantly, the new “day one” right not to be unfairly dismissed from the […]
“Just because something is hard for you, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad for you.” Catch up on The Symposium 2024 with the latest episode of The Inspiring Leadership Podcast, hosted by co-founder Darryl Cooke and featuring award-winning broadcaster Jake Humphrey. Jake has interviewed some of the world’s top athletes, entrepreneurs, and thinkers, as host […]
Asset finance is complicated aspect of law, especially when you’re dealing with large and expensive items changing ownership. Simon J Murfitt, Banking & Asset Finance Partner is an expert on international banking & finance law. For more than 25 years he has worked with global corporate and individual borrowers and sponsors. Clients include traditional and […]