The FRC’s proposed changes to the Remuneration section of the UK Corporate Governance Code: What you need to know
November 14th, 2023 by Stuart Smith
The current UK Corporate Governance Code (“Code”) has been in force since July 2018 and in May this year, the FRC announced a consultation on its proposed changes to the Code. When the consultation closed in September 2023, we thought that the proposed changes would be implemented by the end of 2023. However, as a […]
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In this news alert, Partner Merrill April and Trainee Solicitor Rachael Parker explore the specific circumstances in which a bonus can be clawed back once paid, following the recent judgment in the Steel vs Spencer case and the lifting of the banker bonus cap as of 31 October 2023. On 11 October 2023, Mrs Justice Bacon handed down her judgment in […]
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Are We Moving Towards a Global Ban on Non-Competes? Recent developments in the US and UK: Ten-Minute Talk
October 27th, 2023 by Stuart Smith
In this Ten-Minute Talk, Partner Merrill April and Senior AssociateLouise O’Connor discuss recent developments with regards to non-competes, both in the US and UK. In particular, Merrill and Louise discuss: The recent, sweeping changes to non-competes proposed by New York State The potential effects of those changes, including the exposure to employers, should the Bill be passed […]
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Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health; New York Non-Compete Ban?; Carer’s Leave Bill & How Employers can support Neurodiverse Employees – Employment Law Matters: Edition 5
September 19th, 2023 by Stuart Smith
Welcome to the next edition of Employment Law Matters, our quarterly update on key issues in employment law. Every three months, we will send you a selection of the most important developments for employers in case law and legislation, including practical takeaways for employers as well as things to look forward to in the coming months. CM Murray LLP […]
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Executive remuneration is a hot topic for companies seeking to comply with UK regulation, guidance and codes, whilst still attracting the right calibre of board member; and for executives when negotiating, both on the way in and when leaving a company, to ensure that they maximise their pay out. Increasingly, it is also a hot […]
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5 Key Issues to Consider When Terminating Overseas Executive Agreements
July 31st, 2023 by Stuart Smith
Despite Brexit and the rising cost of living in the UK, the number of non-UK nationals working in the UK has increased in 2023 and according to Labour Force Survey statistics published in May 2023, the total may be as many as 4.26 million. The number of work visas and skilled worker visas have both […]
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Trends in International Employment Hires
April 6th, 2023 by Stuart Smith
Large global companies with specialist HR business partners and a well-developed relocation scheme, are familiar with the issues surrounding legal, payroll and tax that need to be considered in an international context. However, many smaller companies looking to expand into the UK and perhaps from the UK into European countries, often find the multiplicity of […]
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Neonatal Care Bill, 4-Day Working Week Latest, Divorce & Separation Initiative, International Student Working Hours & Worker Protection Bill – Employment Law Matters: Edition 3
March 16th, 2023 by Stuart Smith
Welcome to the next edition of Employment Law Matters, our quarterly update on key issues in employment law. Every three months, we will send you a selection of the most important developments for employers in case law and legislation, including practical takeaways for employers as well as things to look forward to in the coming months. […]
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We are delighted to share with you the recording of the recent IFSEA webinar, ‘The Rise and Demise of the Non-Compete?’ In this webinar, chaired by Mark Risk of Mark Risk PC, Dean M. Harvey (Partner at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein LLP), James Hockin (Senior Associate at Withers), Danny Kaufer (Senior Counsel & Co-Chair, Sports Law & Gaming Group at BLG), Dr. Johannes Traut (Partner at Seitz) and Cody Yorke (Partner at Outten […]
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Hybrid Working and Discrimination: What are the Challenges for Employers and How Can They be Overcome?
February 17th, 2023 by Stuart Smith
Almost three years since the UK first plunged into lockdown as a result of the global pandemic, the seismic consequences of that lockdown continue to be seen today, not least through the new model of working which has become prevalent in this country and, indeed, throughout the world. With almost unanimous agreement that hybrid working, […]
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