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The power of apologies: updating laws for organisational accountability

The Ministry of Justice and Lord Bellamy KC have initiated a consultation to explore potential modifications to existing laws making it easier for organisations to apologise

New divorce report: fair shares and non-marital assets

Chris Longbottom explores a new report looking into the fairness of divorce proceedings and what is deemed marital and non-marital assets

All change in April – carer’s leave, flexible working and redundancy protections

On 6 April 2024, several legislative changes aimed at protecting and assisting those in the workforce with family and caring responsibilities will come into effect in the UK, including: (i) a new Carer’s Leave Act 2023; (ii) changes to the right to request flexible working; and (iii) enhanced protection against redundancy for those on maternity, adoption or shared parental leave

Devonshires announces record promotions and new senior partner

Devonshires, celebrates a significant milestone with a record number of promotions, elevating 11 solicitors to partner status and increasing the firm's partner count to 61

DLA Piper new office in Düsseldorf

DLA Piper, a leading global law firm, proudly announces the inauguration of its latest office in Düsseldorf, slated to open its doors on April 15, 2024

Freeths advises Travelodge on the launch of a new hotel in London

The 151-room hotel, located close to Stratford Station, marks Travelodge's 85th property in London

WFW Provides Pro Bono Legal Counsel on Pegasus Principles Development

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) is proud to have served as the sole legal to RMI and a consortium of leading banks, including BNP Paribas, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, Societe Generale, and Standard Chartered (the "Working Group"), in the development and launch of the ground-breaking Pegasus Principles

CICA new address

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority has moved office