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Expert Insights
Jonathan McDonald
Online safety – 2022 begins with regulatory developments in both the UK and the EU
Last week saw developments within the UK and EU in their attempts to ensure online businesses do more to address illegal online content.
Rhys Novak
Fraudulent misrepresentation and the awareness condition: will the Court of Appeal bring certainty?
Is the claimant proving that they relied on false representations?
Simon Green
A guide to buying residential property in England
An overview of the conveyancing process when acquiring residential property as well as some key points to consider.
Matthew Blakebrough
Is Buy Now, Pay Later creating a new debt crisis?
BNPL providers are quick to claim that their services are offered with “no interest and no fees”, but is this really the case?
Quick Reads
James Riby
Why “Divorce Day” may come 3 months late in 2022
Emma Preece
To flex or not to flex: comparing traditional offices with flexible office space
Michael Powner
Vicarious liability – Court of Appeal find employer not liable for “practical joke”
Max Davis
And the debate rages on: Court of Appeal overturns decision that Govt was guilty of apparent bias in award of contract in breach of procurement rules
News
Naomi Nettleton
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Topland Group on two key transactions
Topland Group is one of the largest multi-billion pound, privately owned investment groups.
Piers Master
Piers Master named in eprivateclient’s 50 Most Influential 2022
We are delighted to announce that Piers Master, Head of Private Wealth, has been included in eprivateclient’s 50 Most Influential.
Simon Ridpath
Charles Russell Speechlys’ Managing Partner named in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 2022
The Hot 100 brings together the ‘most daring, innovative and creative’ lawyers in the UK, covering all fields of law.
Lisa Wong
Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes new Family team in Hong Kong
We are delighted to welcome a new Family team in Hong Kong, including the hire of Lisa Wong as Partner.
In The Press
Simon Ridpath
Simon Ridpath named in The Lawyer's prestigious Hot 100 2022
Simon Ridpath features in The Lawyer Hot 100 2022, which brings together the ‘most daring, innovative and creative’ lawyers in the UK.
Ghassan El Daye
Khaleej Times and Al Bawaba publish comments from Ghassan El Daye on what can be done if employers don't pay salaries on time
Freezing a company's assets through the execution court guarantees employee rights even before a final court verdict.
James Souter
James Souter quoted by Estates Gazette on the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn the Gala Unity decision
Leaseholders who acquire the right to manage a building are not exempt from paying for shared services if part of a larger estate.
Lisa Wong
Asian Legal Business, eprivateclient and Legal Monitor report on the firm's appointment of a new Family team in Hong Kong
The firm has added a new family team in Hong Kong, including the hire of Lisa Wong as Partner.
Podcasts
Emma Humphreys
Property Patter: What can the property world expect from Parliament and the courts in 2022
What’s ahead in the world of property law during 2022
Sarah Rowley
Philanthropy Insights – A discussion with John Pepin and Rennie Hoare of Philanthropy Impact
Join us as we discuss the current landscape of philanthropy in the UK and current trends, priorities and concerns amongst philanthropists.
Lauren Fraser
Property Patter: Break Options – The Top 5 Traps
Top 5 tips for exercising break options.
Christopher Page
Sustainable Rural Estate Management: The Penpont Project
Listen for an insight into the thinking behind the Penpont Project.