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Given the uncertainty in the commercial property market in recent years – and particularly since the start of the Covid pandemic - it can be a good idea to negotiate the inclusion of a break clause in commercial property leases.

As our senior associate in Commercial Law, James Young, explains, whether you are a landlord or a tenant, it is important to understand your rights and obligations when it comes to exercising this important clause.

With incidents of domestic abuse sadly still rising at homes across the UK as lockdown restrictions continue, Leah Thomas, senior associate in our Family Law department, examines a recent legal ruling which will bring an important change to the way in which courts deal with coercive control and behaviour.

The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals of England & Wales and in Scotland have issued new guidance updating and increasing the Vento bands which came into force this week (6th April 2021).

Next week, new IR35 tax changes will come into force in the private sector, meaning some self-employed workers and the businesses that employ them will have to pay tax differently. Changes were introduced in the public sector in 2017 and were due to come into force in the private sector in April 2020, but were pushed back 12 months due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

As the delayed rules come into force, our head of employment, Daniel Wilde revisits the changes and what they might mean for you.

In business today, getting customers to leave you positive online reviews is a valuable commercial currency. Whatever sector you are in, having good online reviews can cement existing business relationships, help to attract new clients and convince others to use your services. Bad reviews, on the other hand, can cause huge reputational damage and ultimately hit your bottom line.

Our head of dispute resolution and specialist in defamation claims, Ben Jenkins, explains what businesses can do to manage negative online reviews.

“Without prejudice” is a commonly used expression, particularly in legal proceedings, and it is very important to properly understand its meaning. In a recent appeal involving communications giant, Motorola, the Court was asked to examine whether a statement that was made during a “without prejudice” meeting should have been admissible as evidence.

Our head of dispute resolution, Ben Jenkins, provides an overview of the “Without Prejudice” rule and examines its importance in English and Welsh law.

This week at Harding Evans, as people all across the UK mark the first anniversary of the start of the national lockdown, we too have been taking stock and reflecting on the extraordinary events of the last year.

Our Chief Executive, Joy Phillips looks back on how our lives have changed in the last 12 months.

March is National Bed Month, an annual initiative to raise awareness of sleeping well and to promote the importance of sleeping in a good bed. However, choosing the right bed is not only important for the many people who struggle with their sleep. It is also vital for the thousands of incapacitated patients and care home residents across the UK who are forced to spend long periods in their beds, often developing incredibly painful and debilitating pressure ulcers as a result.

Debra King, an associate paralegal in our Clinical Negligence team, explains why this is such an important issue.

While it has offered a glimmer of hope, last week’s Budget announcement served as a stark reminder of the devastating affect that the Covid pandemic has had on the economy. Unemployment is at the highest level for five years and looks set to increase further in the months to come.

As millions of workers continue to worry about the security of their jobs, our head of employment law, Daniel Wilde, gives his advice on employee rights for anyone facing redundancy.

Here at Harding Evans, we know that our continued success relies on nurturing and supporting talented individuals, and we are delighted to announce that two of the HE team have recently reached an impressive milestone in their career, as Catherine Millington (Clinical Negligence) and Holly Spencer-Biggs (Dispute Resolution) qualify as Solicitors.

As part of our International Women's Day celebrations, Danielle Howell, a senior associate in our clinical negligence department, tells us about a remarkable woman who made a lasting impact...

So-called ‘Never Events’ are currently hitting the headlines again - as a hospital trust in Cornwall is warned over the number of serious medical errors occurring at its sites, and a national report is published into such incidents. Our head of clinical negligence, Ken Thomas, explains more about these rare but potentially devastating events.