A recent decision in the High Court in England has highlighted the importance of taking care when making charitable bequests in a Will. In the case of Dryden v Young 2024 EWHC 1095 (Ch), there was confusion as to the intended destination for a number of charitable bequests which the Testatrix had included as part...
The Finch case concerned an application for planning permission to expand oil production from a well site at Horse Hill near Horley in Surrey. The proposed project would involve the extraction of oil from six wells over a period of 20 years. The Developer argued that the assessment of environmental impacts should be restricted to...
Sales of businesses to employee ownership trusts (EOTs) are becoming an increasingly popular alternative route for sellers seeking to realise value, benefit from certain tax advantages and further incentivise employees. In this overview, we explore: (i) the background to EOTs and (ii) certain key legal components of these structures. Background to Employee Ownership...
In a decision that will be welcomed by employers, the EAT has upheld the Scottish Court of Session’s decision that settlement agreements can effectively waive both existing and future claims. We’ve summarised where it leaves the law on settlement agreements (or compromise agreements in Northern Ireland). Background Whether settlement agreements can effectively waive both...
Tughans employment team provide practical answers to unusual, sensitive or complex work-related queries. This article is aimed at HR professionals and other managers who may need to deal, from time to time, with the less commonplace disputes at work; issues that may, if handled incorrectly, lead to claims for discrimination, constructive dismissal or some other...
25 May 2024 saw the six-year anniversary of the coming into force of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). Billed as the strongest privacy and security law in the world, the regulation modernised data protection laws and has raised privacy standards throughout Europe and beyond. Six years on from its introduction (and following...
During mental health awareness week, Tughans’ employment team reflect on the guidance available for employers on responding to mental health issues in the workplace. Most employers increasingly appreciate the importance of creating a wellbeing culture and supporting their employees’ mental health, with the additional benefits for staff performance and retention. Many will showcase mental health...
The Cabinet Office has published guidance on the Procurement Policy Note (PPN) published by the Cabinet Office in June 2021 (PPN 06/21). PPN 06/21 established the requirement for suppliers bidding for major government contracts (over £5million) to commit to achieving Net Zero by 2050 and publish a Carbon Reduction Plan. The guidance provides standard terms...
The Spring Budget published on 6 March 2024 announced fundamental reform to the UK’s existing system of non-domicile and remittance based taxation. From 6 April 2025, the UK is to move to a residency based regime intended to increase tax revenues and reduce complexity for those navigating it. The finer details of the enacting legislation...
Tughans employment team provide practical answers to unusual, sensitive or complex work-related queries. This article is aimed at HR professionals and other managers who may need to deal, from time to time, with the less commonplace disputes at work; issues that may, if handled incorrectly, lead to claims for discrimination, constructive dismissal or some other...