Securing Long-Term Stability of your Firm through your LLP Agreement – The Key Building Blocks of an LLP Agreement: Part 2
July 14th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
The success and stability of any professional services firm will often depend on its ability to retain its best people. There are of course many “push” and “pull” factors (some of which will be outside the firm’s control) that will determine whether some partners remain committed to a firm. Long-term home working during the pandemic […]
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The Key Building Blocks of an LLP Agreement: Decision-Making and Management Structure in LLP Agreements
July 6th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
The LLP Agreement of any professional firm is a living document, as it is a constant reference point throughout the business cycle of the firm. As well as containing day-to-day management and decision-making provisions, an LLP Agreement needs to adequately address all of the crucial junctures commonly faced by professional services firms, for example partner […]
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In June 2021, the UK Government confirmed its proposal to make the Covid vaccination compulsory for care home staff. Legislation is awaited.
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Does TUPE Apply to LLP Members?
June 30th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
The year 1981 saw some memorable events that enthralled the British public, such as the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, John McEnroe ending Bjorn Borg’s run of five consecutive men’s singles titles at Wimbledon, and the heroics of Ian Botham as England’s cricket team overcame Australia to retain the Ashes.
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World Whistleblowers Day 2021
June 22nd, 2021 by Stuart Smith
World Whistleblowers Day was created in 2019 to raise global public awareness in combating corruption and to highlight the importance of calling out wrongdoing. For Protect, the UK’s Whistleblowing charity, the particular focus for 2021 is on whistleblower wellbeing and creating psychologically safe spaces to speak up.
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What makes LLPs so attractive to professional services practices and what issues can deter or prevent a Firm from converting to an LLP?
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As the economy starts to emerge from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and multiple lockdowns, many law firms will be considering not only how they can ensure the firm survives but how to bounce back stronger and more resilient to the economic challenges they may have faced during the past year. This might include […]
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Preventing Workplace Harassment and Best Practice Guidance for Employers
June 7th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
Whistleblowing appears to have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic. Protect, the UK whistleblowing charity, reported a 20% increase in calls to their advice line during 2020, with cases in June 2020 up 74% on June 2019 with many COVID-19-related concerns.
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Whistleblowing appears to have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic. Protect, the UK whistleblowing charity, reported a 20% increase in calls to their advice line during 2020, with cases in June 2020 up 74% on June 2019 with many COVID-19-related concerns.
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Pregnancy Discrimination
May 21st, 2021 by Stuart Smith
You have received a positive pregnancy result and you are delighted. Your boss however seems less than thrilled to hear the news that you are an expectant mother.
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