Commercial law relates to contracts and agreements. Whether you are starting out in business or have been running a company for many years, there will be times when you will benefit from sound legal advice from the commercial law team at Fraser Dawbarns to help to protect you and your company against potential litigation and disputes.
The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in Marston (Holdings) Ltd v Perkins [2025] serves as a crucial lesson for employers on the risks of failing to justify workplace policies, mishandling redundancy processes, and overlooking the impact of workplace requirements on employees with childcare responsibilities. The Facts The claimant was dismissed after refusing to […]
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The recent Employment Tribunal case of Claimant v V&A Enterprises Ltd serves as a critical reminder for employers on the importance of fair investigations, reasonable adjustments for neurodiverse employees, and the proportionality of disciplinary actions. The Facts The claimant was dismissed without notice on 14 April 2023 for alleged gross misconduct following claims of bullying a […]
There are several key financial changes coming into effect in April 2025. These will have implications for both employers and employees, and it’s vital that businesses are prepared for the adjustments. National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW): The NLW is set to rise on 1 April 2025, impacting those aged 21 and […]
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The commercial litigation team at Fraser Dawbarns has recently defeated a multi-million pound claim on behalf of a King’s Lynn based commercial client. Following a prompt application for security for costs, the Claimant discontinued its claim at a relatively early stage. What is a security for costs application? When one party brings a claim […]
It is a fact, and certainly a sad one, that children can be injured in accidents in exactly the same way as adults. However, the way their claims are dealt with, and particularly how they are concluded, is different. For the purpose of this article, a child is defined as anyone under the age of […]
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This case is from the Employment Appeals Tribunal and addresses whether or not offering an alternative role on a temporary basis would be a reasonable adjustment. Mr Miller was a pest control technician in a “field role” and was then diagnosed with multiple sclerosis meaning, unfortunately, he was no longer able to perform his role. […]
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, commonly known as TUPE, is a crucial piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that safeguards employees’ rights when a business or service changes ownership. Understanding TUPE is essential, particularly in scenarios involving administration or liquidation, where the stakes for employees are high and the transition process […]
There have been plans in the pipeline for some time for a new scheme for processing clinical negligence claims where the settlement or judgment is likely to be between £1,501 but no more than £25,000. The main objective is to enable the claims to be resolved more quickly and cost-effectively. At present the new regime […]
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This case is of particular interest and does raise concerns for anybody organisation who uses volunteers in their business. The Claimant, Groom, was a volunteer in the Coastal Rescue Service who have approximately 3500 volunteers in total. Groom brought a claim before the Tribunal for refusal to permit him to be accompanied by a trade […]
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Attracting good new recruits to your business is important, but so is ensuring that your procedures for choosing them are fully compliant with legal requirements. There are key basic rules around recruiting which have been in place for a number of years but also a more recent development which is worth noting in relation to […]
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