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Khurram’s reflections on his work placement year

Posted on 17/08/2023 | by Moore Barlow
Hi all, it’s me again, the work placement student! Sadly, my time at Moore Barlow has now come to an end,…
Posted in Moore Barlow

The power of giving: Philanthropy that makes a lasting impact on society

Posted on 28/07/2023 | by Moore Barlow
Bill Gates is one of the world’s best-known philanthropists. Since 2000, he has given away more than US$53 billion to…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Cognito

The dos and don’ts of art investment – putting you in the picture

Posted on 28/07/2023 | by Moore Barlow
If you’ve ever been stopped in your tracks by a stunning piece of art in a gallery window – or…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Cognito

Are you receiving care or are you a carer?

Posted on 13/06/2023 | by Moore Barlow
Last week, 5th to 11th June was Carers Week. Carers Week is an annual campaign to highlight the numerous challenges…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

What is the role of Venture Capital and Private Equity Institutions in the UK Financial Market? 

Posted on 24/04/2023 | by Moore Barlow
Whether your business is a start-up or has been trading for a few years, financial security is imperative to long…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

The protection of trees by Tree Preservation Orders

Posted on 13/04/2023 | by Moore Barlow
When owning property of any kind where there are trees, or possibly only one tree, you must take care when…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Rural services

The three biggest mistakes business owners make when looking to sell

Posted on 03/04/2023 | by Moore Barlow
Thomas Clark, partner and corporate lawyer at Moore Barlow, highlights the most common pitfalls that business leaders fall into when…
Posted in Corporate | Tagged Corporate

Agricultural tenancy considerations: your key legal update

Posted on 16/03/2023 | by Moore Barlow
The last year has seen an enormous number of measures putting into effect the Agricultural Transition Plan, many of which…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Rural services

What happens to your employees when you sell your business

Posted on 03/03/2023 | by Moore Barlow
For every business owner, whether you own a small family run company or a muti-national corporation, there may come a…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate, Employment

Growth shares: mutual advantage to company and employee 

Posted on 03/02/2023 | by Moore Barlow
For private companies, a common share incentive route often involves growth shares. This is a well-trodden path and rightly so.…
Posted in Corporate | Tagged Corporate

Company directors’ duty to creditors

Posted on 01/02/2023 | by Moore Barlow
In the UK, directors have a duty to act in the best interests of the company and its creditors. This…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

My graduate placement experience with Moore Barlow

Posted on 24/01/2023 | by Moore Barlow
Hello – I’m Khurram, a law student at the University of Surrey currently on a placement year with Moore Barlow.…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Firmwide

Time is money as demand surges for vintage watch investment

Posted on 10/01/2023 | by Moore Barlow
As 007 creator Ian Fleming once remarked: “A gentleman’s choice of timepiece says as much about him as does his…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Cognito

Understanding employee data and GDPR: A guide to data protection compliance in the UK workplace

Posted on 14/12/2022 | by Moore Barlow
Subject to any big Brexit changes in the near future, the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) together…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Commercial

Agricultural tenants in financial difficulty

Posted on 06/12/2022 | by Moore Barlow
What can agricultural Landlords do if their tenants run into financial difficulty? The answer to this question will depend upon…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Rural services

What happens to a family business in divorce?

Posted on 17/11/2022 | by Moore Barlow
You started out on your own but, through hard work and determination, you’ve built your business from a side-project into…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

What will happen to my pension if I get divorced?

Posted on 15/11/2022 | by Moore Barlow
This year, many people will be concerned about the uncertainty surrounding the value of their pension funds arising from difficult…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce, HNW family matters

The lesser-known nil paid share incentive

Posted on 15/11/2022 | by Moore Barlow
For private companies, the most common share incentive route often involves Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) options or growth shares, both…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

The top five most invested industries of 2022

Posted on 15/11/2022 | by Moore Barlow
The diverse panorama of investment opportunities can make personal investing a complex arena to navigate. Whether you’re looking to make…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Cognito

The cost of living crisis and relationship breakdown

Posted on 25/10/2022 | by Moore Barlow
All the news at the moment seems to be that energy bills are going up, shopping is getting more expensive,…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Words from the wise…10 top tips from business leaders

Posted on 10/10/2022 | by Moore Barlow
“Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” Wise…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Cognito

Negative Glassdoor reviews

Posted on 23/09/2022 | by Moore Barlow
Negative Glassdoor reviews can have a serious impact on employers. Such reviews might make it harder for employers to recruit…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Can an executor charge for estate administration?

Posted on 12/09/2022 | by Moore Barlow
To charge or not to charge – that is the question. A case summary of Da Silva v Heselton (also known as…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth, Private wealth disputes

Business risks and how they paid off

Posted on 07/09/2022 | by Moore Barlow
All businesses, from small start-ups to global brands, are exposed to risks that can make them vulnerable to a fall…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Cognito

Take off for a new home abroad

Posted on 29/07/2022 | by Moore Barlow
Grab your Factor 50 and seek holiday home heaven with overseas investment expert, property writer and Editor of A Place…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Cognito, HNW family matters, HNW protecting wealth, Residential property

The risk of holding a “sham” redundancy procedure

Posted on 27/07/2022 | by Moore Barlow
In the recent case of Rentplus UK v Coulson, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) upheld the Tribunal’s earlier decision to award…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

When is it too hot to work?

Posted on 27/07/2022 | by Moore Barlow
The UK recently saw soaring temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius induced by climate change. This led to extreme…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Planes, trains and postal workers – What to do when they threaten to go on strike?

Posted on 27/07/2022 | by Moore Barlow
At the beginning of June, the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (“RMT”) announced that over 50,000 railway…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Private or not? How to choose the best school for your children

Posted on 26/07/2022 | by Moore Barlow
When it comes to giving your child the best start in life, choosing the best school to suit their individual…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Cognito, HNW family matters, HNW protecting wealth, Independent schools

What is the difference between Power of Attorney and Court of Protection?

Posted on 20/07/2022 | by Moore Barlow
Asking the difference between a Power of Attorney and Court of Protection is a common question for people when considering…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Court of protection, Private wealth

Inheritance Tax planning – Normal out of income exemption

Posted on 06/07/2022 | by Moore Barlow
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is primarily a tax paid on assets upon a person’s death if their assets are above their available tax…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Father’s Day in separated families – putting the child’s interests first

Posted on 17/06/2022 | by Moore Barlow
Despite being relatively new holidays in their current form (I would encourage anyone who has not done so to look…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

A life in wills and probate

Posted on 10/06/2022 | by Moore Barlow
I have worked in Private Client my whole working life, but I had not intended to work in Wills and…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

New tipping legislation put on hold

Posted on 27/05/2022 | by Moore Barlow
Workers and trade unions will be disappointed to learn that the plans have been shelved to introduce legislation which would…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

New scheme for legal right to work ID checks

Posted on 27/05/2022 | by Moore Barlow
Employers in the UK are obligated to ensure that the people they employ have the appropriate rights to carry out…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Holiday Pay – the right to payment for unpaid annual leave

Posted on 27/05/2022 | by Moore Barlow
This article sets out the latest update in the long ongoing case of Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd. The Court of appeal…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Mental health during separation

Posted on 12/05/2022 | by Moore Barlow
Going through a divorce or separation is a stressful and traumatic experience, as anyone who has been through one can…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

How to register an enduring power of attorney in the UK

Posted on 10/05/2022 | by Moore Barlow
In March we published an article entailed, Should I replace my Enduring Power of Attorney with a Lasting Power of…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Court of protection, Private wealth

Child maintenance calculation: What high earners need to know

Posted on 25/04/2022 | by Moore Barlow
How does child maintenance work for high earners in the UK? Both parents are financially responsible for looking after their…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce, HNW family matters

Stay updated: Agriculture (Lump Sum Payment) Regulations 2022

Posted on 04/04/2022 | by Moore Barlow
The Government produced its response in February 2022 to the consultation exercise last year on the Lump Sum Exit Scheme.…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Rural services

COVID restrictions on recovering arrears of rent are almost over

Posted on 04/04/2022 | by Moore Barlow
As many landlords of commercial premises will have been well aware, over the last few years (since March 2020) the…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Real estate

Avoid disputes by not making promises you cannot keep

Posted on 29/03/2022 | by Moore Barlow
On 27 January 2022, the High Court handed down its judgment in Morton v Morton [2022] EWHC 163 (Ch), which concerned a dispute…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Disputes, Rural services

Demystifying legal jargon – constitutional documents

Posted on 07/03/2022 | by Moore Barlow
Legal jargon surrounding companies and their constitution can be confusing and sometimes frustrating to understand. As lawyers, we use ‘legalese’…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

The inheritance act and real world considerations

Posted on 07/03/2022 | by Moore Barlow
Thomas Middlehurst, a partner in the contentious trusts and estates team at Moore Barlow discusses the impact of the Court…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth disputes

Wills and why people should make them

Posted on 24/02/2022 | by Moore Barlow
It is still common to come across a lot of clients who haven’t made Wills for a number of reasons. …
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Are diamonds forever? What happens to the engagement ring if you split up before marriage?

Posted on 14/02/2022 | by Moore Barlow
Valentine’s Day is, to many, the perfect opportunity to pop the question, and it’s likely that many social media feeds…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Crypto currency fraud: The approach taken by the English courts

Posted on 08/02/2022 | by Moore Barlow
In this article we look at two recent English court decisions relating to cryptocurrency fraud and examine what remedies are…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Commercial, Disputes

New year, new you

Posted on 10/01/2022 | by Moore Barlow
The 10th of January will mark 2022’s “Divorce Day” – a day on which, according to many national newspapers, family lawyers…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

The benefits of appointing professional executors and making a valid will

Posted on 06/12/2021 | by Moore Barlow
When making a Will, deciding who to appoint as an executor is extremely important.  The executor is the person or…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Considering gifts and inheritance tax

Posted on 17/11/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Many people want to give gifts to family and friends during their lifetime. Not only does this mean that you…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Long Covid and disability discrimination: advice for employers

Posted on 08/11/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Long Covid is a relatively new illness which is still not fully understood. The National Institute for Health and Care…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Employers, ensure you meet the legal requirements when hiring

Posted on 08/11/2021 | by Moore Barlow
The number of job vacancies available in the UK has hit an all-time high in the past couple of months,…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Is it possible to reduce inheritance tax liability through charitable gifting in Wills?

Posted on 02/11/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Last year more than £3 billion was left to charitable causes through Wills alone. Care needs to be taken to…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Cheltenham 2021 under the microscope with Callum Helliwell

Posted on 08/10/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Callum Helliwell is a Sky Sports Racing researcher & Goffs UK bid spotter The Rural Team at Moore Barlow acts…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Rural services

Carbon Trading and new environment agreements under agricultural tenancies

Posted on 07/10/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Following the introduction of Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS) in place of the EU funded Basic Payment Scheme and the…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Rural services

Felling licences and restocking notices – everything you need to know

Posted on 06/10/2021 | by Moore Barlow
When many people think of cutting down trees, their first thought can be to look at whether the trees are…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Rural services

Top tips for managing finances as an attorney or deputy

Posted on 27/09/2021 | by Moore Barlow
What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows a person (known as…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Did you know that marriage or the creation of a civil partnership revokes a Will?

Posted on 23/09/2021 | by Moore Barlow
With marriages and civil partnerships having to be postponed on more than one occasion for a huge number of people…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce, Private wealth

Helping to protect your property and finances when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

Posted on 21/09/2021 | by Moore Barlow
There are many things to deal with when someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but what’s important to remember is that…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Court of protection, Private wealth

How long will it take to administer my estate?

Posted on 17/09/2021 | by Moore Barlow
One of the first questions I am asked by clients is how long will the administration of the estate take? …
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

What is the legal status of cryptocurrency in the UK?

Posted on 02/09/2021 | by Moore Barlow
What is cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a virtual currency which is recorded on a digital ‘ledger’. Cryptocurrency relies on distributed ledger…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

Unfair health and safety related dismissal – Mr B Gibson v Lothian Leisure

Posted on 02/09/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Mr B Gibson v Lothian Leisure background Like many businesses, Lothian Leisure faced issues when lockdown hit during March 2020.…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Department for Work and Pensions faced with £87.9m tax bill

Posted on 02/09/2021 | by Moore Barlow
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has faced a tax bill of £87.9 million, to cover missed tax and…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

The Online Safety Bill: is the proposed law too drastic?

Posted on 01/09/2021 | by Moore Barlow
With the best of intentions, the government has now published the draft Online Safety Bill (OSB). It is designed to…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Commercial

Trust documents – Rights of beneficiaries and obligations of trustees

Posted on 16/08/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Whether advising beneficiaries or trustees about their respective positions, the question of who may be entitled to documentation pertaining to…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth disputes

Imposter syndrome in the legal profession and how it impacts your career

Posted on 12/08/2021 | by Moore Barlow
What is imposter syndrome? To put it simply, imposter syndrome is the experience of feeling like a phony—you feel as…
Posted in Moore Barlow

Is the next of kin the same as having power of attorney?

Posted on 11/08/2021 | by Moore Barlow
The law can be scary and confusing to people who do not have much to do with it and, like…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Five reasons to make a Will in your 20s

Posted on 26/07/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Often, people in their twenties think they do not need a Will, and it is a task that remains low…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

What if Britney was British? Decision making by deputies in England and Wales

Posted on 29/06/2021 | by Moore Barlow
You can’t help but notice that Britney Spears is splashed across the papers again with dramatic stories about her conservatorship…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Community care, Court of protection, Private wealth

Low pay commission publishes non-compliance and enforcement report

Posted on 25/06/2021 | by Moore Barlow
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has published its fourth standalone report: Non-compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage 2021.…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Fire and rehire tactics should be made illegal

Posted on 25/06/2021 | by Moore Barlow
A survey conducted for the GMB union has found that 76% of the UK public think that “fire and rehire”…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Right to work checks are being extended until 31 August 2021

Posted on 25/06/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Employers must ensure that every employee has the right to work in the UK. Right to work checks must be…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Professional Deputyships – Are they as scary as they seem? Clearing up the misconceptions

Posted on 22/06/2021 | by Moore Barlow
From the #FreeBritney campaign, a protest aiming to end the Conservatorship over pop singer Britney Spears to last year’s film…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Court of protection, Private wealth

A safer Internet of Things? Risks and future cybersecurity laws

Posted on 16/06/2021 | by Moore Barlow
As the technology sector matures, the risks that attach to personal computing are now more manageable. The market for all…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Commercial

How to avoid paying inheritance tax unnecessarily

Posted on 07/06/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Administering the estate of someone who has recently died is often far from straightforward, and navigating your way round the…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Coronavirus: Changes to residential tenancy notice periods

Posted on 26/05/2021 | by Moore Barlow
The Coronavirus Act 2020 has been amended to change the notice periods for notices served on or after 1 June…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Disputes, Real estate

Paws for thought – where there’s a Will, there’s a way!

Posted on 17/05/2021 | by Moore Barlow
There are several considerations to think about when preparing a Will, but pets can often be overlooked. As a Labrador…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

A day in the legal life of a trainee solicitor

Posted on 14/05/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Moore Barlow’s Rural Services team is now a leading regional and London team, and we want to hear from trainee…
Posted in Moore Barlow

Working a farm in a shifting environment

Posted on 13/05/2021 | by Moore Barlow
In November last year – following passing of the Agriculture Act 2020 (discussed in the last edition of Rural News)…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Real estate, Rural services

What does mental capacity mean?

Posted on 11/05/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Mental capacity is having the ability to make a decision, such as: what to wear; whether to have surgery or…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Court of protection, Private wealth

Farmers, mind your head

Posted on 10/05/2021 | by Moore Barlow
In 1964 Bob Dylan sang ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’ and today this song holds particularly true for rural life…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Real estate, Rural services

Farm Business Tenancies: who drafts what for whom?

Posted on 04/05/2021 | by Moore Barlow
When drafting a farm business tenancy, it’s easy to get confused as to which documents a solicitor prepares and which…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Rural services

Navigating the business visitor rules

Posted on 04/05/2021 | by Moore Barlow
With the free movement of people from Europe no longer possible following the end of the Brexit transition period, and…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

What to do when a loved one dies

Posted on 06/04/2021 | by Moore Barlow
The loss of a loved one, whether it be a friend or a family member, can be an overwhelming time…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

A guide to personal injury trusts

Posted on 15/03/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Clients who suffer personal injuries and are awarded compensation are often advised to set up what is known as a…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

World Glaucoma Week 2021

Posted on 10/03/2021 | by Moore Barlow
It’s World Glaucoma Week (7 – 13 March 2021), an initiative of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA). The aim is…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Medical negligence

Key areas of due diligence to focus on when preparing your company for sale

Posted on 03/03/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Selling your business is not easy. However, if pre-transaction due diligence is properly conducted, not only does it make the…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

I’m thinking of selling my business. Will a vendor pack get me a better price?

Posted on 03/03/2021 | by Moore Barlow
The idea behind a vendor pack is primarily about setting up an auction on which potential bidders can bid, not…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

Share-based incentives continue to shine

Posted on 02/03/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Preservation of cash whilst retaining key employees – welcome to the world of sharebased incentives. Share-based incentives are not only…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

Key areas of a sale agreement

Posted on 02/03/2021 | by Moore Barlow
A share purchase/sale agreement (“SPA”) is the principal document entered into between Buyer(s) and Seller(s) when negotiating the sale and…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

Gender pay gap reporting

Posted on 01/03/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Last year, enforcement of gender pay gap reporting was suspended due to Covid and many firms chose not to submit…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Is grievance procedure proof of contract?

Posted on 26/02/2021 | by Moore Barlow
In Gordon v J & D Pierce (Contracts) Limited, a man’s claim for unfair dismissal was refused because an employment…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Recruiting overseas workers in 2021

Posted on 26/02/2021 | by Moore Barlow
Recruiting workers from overseas, whether from the EU or further afield, requires employers to navigate the UK’s immigration rules. For…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Where does the end of the Brexit transition period leave IP rights owners in the UK?

Posted on 10/02/2021 | by Moore Barlow
It is welcome news that the UK has finally secured a reasonably comprehensive Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) with the…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Commercial

Due diligence considerations in relation to the Government’s CBILS and BBLS

Posted on 03/02/2021 | by Moore Barlow
As a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the British Government introduced state backed loan facilities schemes. The schemes are…
Posted in Coronavirus, Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate, Covid recovery

A holiday fit for a queen

Posted on 21/12/2020 | by Moore Barlow
In November 2020, the Government announced an extra bank holiday for June 2022 in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Covid-19 rent arrears enforcement

Posted on 25/11/2020 | by Moore Barlow
To provide further clarity for landlords and tenants, on 19 June 2020 the Government published guidance for the commercial property…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Disputes, Real estate

Agricultural tenancy reform update

Posted on 23/11/2020 | by Moore Barlow
In an earlier edition of Rural News, we considered the proposals put forward in the Defra Consultation Paper on Agricultural…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Real estate, Rural services

What does Brexit mean for your workforce?

Posted on 20/11/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 means your business should be taking preparatory steps now to…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Promoting the role of the Nurse on World Diabetes Day

Posted on 13/11/2020 | by Moore Barlow
They never judge, they never give up, they make things work.A diabetic’s view of the care the nurses provide It…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Medical negligence

Government support for jobs and the self-employed is extended into 2021

Posted on 05/11/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The government has just announced further extensions to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), also known as the furlough scheme,…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Covid recovery, Employment

Update to the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)

Posted on 04/11/2020 | by Moore Barlow
SEISS has been extended for a further six months, with two grants available covering each three month period. In order…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Covid recovery, Employment

World Stroke Day 2020

Posted on 29/10/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Strokes can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. One in four of us will have a stroke in our lifetime, but most…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Medical negligence

Catastrophic injury: the pathway to achieving great rehabilitation outcomes

Posted on 28/10/2020 | by Moore Barlow
When a person suffers a serious personal injury, it is an incredibly challenging time for both the injured person and…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Major trauma, Personal injury

Tax relief for heroes: is the Government finally recognising our forces’ sacrifices

Posted on 27/10/2020 | by Moore Barlow
With Remembrance Day coming up in the 75th year after the end of World War II, a year which has…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Four stages in the administration of an estate

Posted on 20/10/2020 | by Moore Barlow
This blog explains the stages and timescales involved when you are the executor of someone’s affairs and have a legal…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

The privacy shield is illegal

Posted on 15/10/2020 | by Moore Barlow
On 16 July, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that the mechanism that allowed the transfer…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Commercial

Personality clash dismissal permitted

Posted on 08/10/2020 | by Moore Barlow
In most cases, dismissal of an employee without following any sort of formal procedure would lead to the conclusion that…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Employment Tribunal grants interim relief to dismissed employee

Posted on 02/10/2020 | by Moore Barlow
In the case of Morales v Premier Fruits (Covent Garden) Ltd the Claimant, Mr Morales, was employed by Premier Fruits…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Week’s pay for a week’s furlough

Posted on 01/10/2020 | by Moore Barlow
With many companies starting to make redundancies as the furlough scheme begins to wind down, there has been much discussion…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Covid recovery, Employment

Over two years on: ensuring you are still GDPR compliant as an employer

Posted on 18/09/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The 25 May 2020 marked two years since the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) came into force. Within the UK…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

An adventure with venture capital

Posted on 21/08/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Venture Capital (VC) funds are investors who provide expertise and capital (called venture capital) in privately funded companies at an…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

Electric scooters UK law – do’s and don’ts

Posted on 13/08/2020 | by Moore Barlow
With the emergence of technological advances, we are now starting to see the start of the “transport revolution” promised by…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Major trauma

Coronavirus: will I have to wear a face mask at court?

Posted on 24/07/2020 | by Moore Barlow
It has been announced that from 27th July Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) will ask everyone going to…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Family and divorce

New support for directors: Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020

Posted on 24/07/2020 | by Moore Barlow
On 26 June 2020 the Government’s new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA) came into force. CIGA sets out…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate, Covid recovery

Coronavirus: weddings can now take place, but should you also consider a pre-nuptial agreement?

Posted on 14/07/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The Government recently announced that from 4th July couples can now get married in England with up to 30 guests…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Covid recovery, Family and divorce

The Cumberlege report: informed consent revisited

Posted on 13/07/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Last week saw the publication of “First Do No Harm”, a review led by former junior health Minister Baroness Julia…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Medical negligence

Divorce in Scotland and England – how different are the rules?

Posted on 10/07/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The recent case of Mr and Mrs Villiers (Villiers v Villiers [2020] UKSC 30) is a reminder that divorce law…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

The variations enigma – TUPE and pre-transfer changes

Posted on 07/07/2020 | by Moore Barlow
In the case of Ferguson and others v Astrea Asset Management Ltd, four directors and shareholders of an estate management…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Leaving annual leave too late

Posted on 02/07/2020 | by Moore Barlow
We are receiving a lot of enquiries regarding staff holiday and holiday-pay during coronavirus.As we ease our way out of…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Making your workplace Covid-19 secure

Posted on 01/07/2020 | by Moore Barlow
As the stay at home rule relaxes and businesses get the green light to re-open, employers are making plans to…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Covid recovery, Employment

Flexible furlough scheme confirmed by Treasury Direction

Posted on 29/06/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The Treasury Direction covering the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been updated to cover the amendments to the original…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Employment

How to cope with separation and divorce anxiety during Covid-19

Posted on 11/06/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The trials of family life are different for everyone but in this crisis situation that we are experiencing now thanks to…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Disputes, Family and divorce

The execution of electronic corporate documents during COVID-19

Posted on 10/06/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The current COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we approach certain elements of signing practices. Following the lockdown, we had…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Corporate

Why insolvency doesn’t necessarily mean the end of a business

Posted on 09/06/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Scenario D Your bank is taking all of the downside risk, and your PE House is taking most of the…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

Insolvency isn’t always the answer – why it’s important to think outside the box

Posted on 08/06/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Scenario A A group with a £200m pension deficit but achieving £6m EBITDA – what should a new management team…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

How to negotiate in a difficult business situation? Why it is important to act fast and be decisive

Posted on 08/06/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Scenario B The bank had lost confidence in a management team. The company had £40m of debt and capital assets…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

Corporate business recovery: what to do when your business is in trouble

Posted on 05/06/2020 | by Moore Barlow
We understand that the landscape is incredibly difficult for businesses at the moment, and that things are changing day by…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

Directors’ decisions: call a moratorium for 20 days?

Posted on 01/06/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Government announce plans to protect businesses During the current COVID-19 crisis the government have announced new plans to help directors…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Corporate

Getting ahead of the game – ensuring employment contracts are compliant

Posted on 27/05/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The current lockdown is undoubtedly a strange time for us all. However, it does offer an opportunity to pick up…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

The Agriculture Bill

Posted on 22/05/2020 | by Moore Barlow
At the time of writing this article (the end of February), the Agriculture Bill is wending its way through the…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Rural services

Caring for farmers with dementia

Posted on 21/05/2020 | by Moore Barlow
It is generally accepted that the health and social care sector is facing some of its greatest challenges to date.…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Community care, Rural services

UK points-based immigration system policy update

Posted on 21/05/2020 | by Moore Barlow
On 19 February, the government published the first details about its proposed new Immigration system planned to be operational on…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Rural services

Farming divorces

Posted on 20/05/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Dealing with a divorce is stressful enough but when farmers divorce there are usually additional considerations. It is not uncommon…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce, Rural services

An extension to the furlough scheme – but at what cost?

Posted on 14/05/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a further extension to the Job Retention Scheme until 31 October 2020. In his speech…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Employment

Executing and witnessing agreements and deeds during COVID-19

Posted on 13/05/2020 | by Moore Barlow
As a result of drastic unprecedented measures being implemented worldwide in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people in…
Posted in Moore Barlow

Smartphone contact tracing and data privacy: the Isle of Wight experiment

Posted on 13/05/2020 | by Moore Barlow
On Tuesday 5 May, the government made available the trial of the NHS contact tracing app (“test, track and trace”)…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Commercial

Directors’ difficult decisions during the COVID-19 lockdown

Posted on 07/05/2020 | by Moore Barlow
What can directors continue to do to ensure good governance of their business? The directors of companies in the UK…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Commercial

COVID-19: Government financial support for businesses

Posted on 06/05/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The government has introduced various forms of financial assistance to businesses in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Due to…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Corporate

Trade mark strategies in a pandemic outbreak

Posted on 23/04/2020 | by Moore Barlow
As with all significant events, novel viruses being no exception, people capitalise on ideas for products and services that could…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Commercial, Corporate

The Impact of the Coronavirus Act 2020 on NHS Continuing Healthcare

Posted on 22/04/2020 | by Moore Barlow
NHS Continuing Healthcare is a package of care funded entirely by the NHS for individuals who have complex, ongoing needs.…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Community care

The Impact of the Coronavirus Act 2020 on Social Care

Posted on 22/04/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The Coronavirus Act 2020 amends key legislation in light of the current pandemic and aims to alleviate the burden on…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Community care

EMI schemes in COVID-19

Posted on 20/04/2020 | by Moore Barlow
What is an EMI Option Scheme? Away from the legal jargon, an option is just an agreement that gives someone…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

The job retention scheme: further guidance

Posted on 16/04/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Following on from our previous updates on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, both the government and the Treasury have provided…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Employment

Debt recovery during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Posted on 09/04/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdown since 23 March 2020 has raised unprecedented challenges to businesses across the UK. Some…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Disputes

Changes to written statements of terms

Posted on 07/04/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act sets out the right for an employee to be given a statement of…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Employment law factsheet 2020

Posted on 07/04/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Whilst businesses are busy organising their workforces during the current Covid-19, there are a number of changes effective from 6…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Employment

Data privacy implications of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Posted on 06/04/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Data privacy law has always tried to strike a balance between individual rights and overwhelming social needs. With the COVID-19…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Commercial, Employment

Job retention scheme – new guidance

Posted on 06/04/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The government has updated its guidance on the Job Retention Scheme which we have summarised below. Two additional requirements for…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Employment

Wrongful trading rules suspension: be careful what you wish for!

Posted on 01/04/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Due to the material impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on UK business, the Government announced on 28 March amendments to…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Commercial, Corporate

Assistance if you are self-employed

Posted on 31/03/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Following on from our articles on the Job Retention Scheme, we address here the support available from the government for…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Employment

How can I resolve things with my ex in self-isolation?

Posted on 31/03/2020 | by Moore Barlow
It is a very unsettling and difficult time for us all at the moment, but none more so than for…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Have you taken the cohabitation plunge due to lockdown?

Posted on 30/03/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Many couples have taken the romantic or maybe the practical decision to live together during the lockdown so they can…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Immigration for schools update: sponsored students affected by Coronavirus

Posted on 26/03/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The Home Office has released updated guidance to deal with individuals affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus (COVID-19). Tier…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment, Independent schools

Coronavirus: Business Interruption Loan Scheme – Further details on Lending Criteria

Posted on 25/03/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is now available.…
Posted in Coronavirus, Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

Applying for a visa to come to the UK during the coronavirus epidemic

Posted on 24/03/2020 | by Moore Barlow
At present, UK Visas & Immigration case working and compliance teams are still functioning and pending applications are being processed,…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Employment

Covid-19: Finally clarity for separated families

Posted on 24/03/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Michael Gove had to apologise this morning on BBC Radio 4 for creating confusion over his comments on Good Morning…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Covid-19: Reality-checking your separation

Posted on 23/03/2020 | by Moore Barlow
We are living in unprecedented times. The next 3- 6 months are going to be really challenging for us all.…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Coronavirus – how are child arrangements impacted following a separation or divorce?

Posted on 18/03/2020 | by Moore Barlow
What should you do if you and your household are self isolating, but your child[ren] are due to spend time…
Posted in Coronavirus, Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

A family lawyer’s take on The Split

Posted on 11/03/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Like many of us who enjoy a gripping legal drama, I have recently enjoyed watching the second series of the…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – employment issues update

Posted on 03/03/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Further to our Coronavirus Employment Law Issues article issued recently, we now have the latest information and guidance concerning the employment law…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Employment

I’m getting divorced – what happens to pets?

Posted on 02/03/2020 | by Moore Barlow
In a divorce or separation often one of the more contentious and emotive issues can be the question of who…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

UK announces new immigration system

Posted on 27/02/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The new Points-Based Immigration System will award points for an appropriate job offer, English language skills, and a salary threshold.…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Independent schools

Immigration update: Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance

Posted on 26/02/2020 | by Moore Barlow
The Home Office has updated it’s guidance for individuals affected by travel restrictions associated with Coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to travel…
Posted in Coronavirus | Tagged Employment

Firms failing to pay minimum wage

Posted on 19/02/2020 | by Moore Barlow
According to the Resolution Foundation think tank, one in four people over the age of 25 are beingpaid less than…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

£17,000 for sacked pregnant worker

Posted on 13/02/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Liz Earle beauty company has admitted to falling “short of our standards” after they were ordered to pay £17k to…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Samira Ahmed wins equal pay tribunal

Posted on 12/02/2020 | by Moore Barlow
One of the BBC’s most high-profile presenters, Samira Ahmed, has won the equal pay tribunal shebrought against the broadcaster. Ahmed,…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Top 5 things everyone should know about pre-nups

Posted on 07/02/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Pre-nuptial agreements (“pre-nups”) have become more popular in recent years, but they are not just for the rich and famous.…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Two new pre-action Housing Protocols introduced: Social Possession and Housing Conditions

Posted on 29/01/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Two new pre-action protocols were introduced on 13 January 2020. These were a new and revised pre-action protocol for possession…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Real estate

Is family mediation a cheaper way of sorting out my divorce/separation?

Posted on 20/01/2020 | by Moore Barlow
When couples separate or divorce they need to sort out how they are going to divide their finances, and the…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

What if I want to mediate but my husband doesn’t?

Posted on 20/01/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Frequently separating or divorcing partners / spouses want to sort out the division of their finances and/or the arrangements for…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

FAQs on mediation

Posted on 14/01/2020 | by Moore Barlow
What is mediation?…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Look forward to a new decade by looking back

Posted on 08/01/2020 | by Moore Barlow
At the start of every year it’s natural to look back and consider not only what’s been achieved, but also…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

FAQs on arbitration

Posted on 08/01/2020 | by Moore Barlow
What is arbitration?…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

New year, new you – can you have a ‘healthy’ divorce?

Posted on 03/01/2020 | by Moore Barlow
Along with the pledge to get healthier, this time of year sees many couples decide that the New Year is…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Forum Shopping – where should I get divorced?

Posted on 19/12/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Sometimes when a couple divorces it is important to consider which country should and can deal with the divorce. This…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Food injury claims – a duty of care to avoid personal injury

Posted on 19/12/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The scope of personal injury claims is ever increasing in relation to potential claims involving food and environmental changes. Our…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Personal injury

When corporate structures and rugby collide

Posted on 16/12/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Not long after the dust had settled on the World Cup, Lord Dyson recently ruled that the rugby club Saracens…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

Dispelling the myths around joint accounts

Posted on 11/12/2019 | by Moore Barlow
There are many myths about joint accounts, especially concerning what happens if something happens to one of the joint account…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Court of protection, Private wealth

When a Power of Attorney is not in place

Posted on 11/12/2019 | by Moore Barlow
What happens when you can’t manage your financial affairs due to ill health and nothing has been put in place?…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Court of protection, Private wealth

Top FAQs on cohabitation and children

Posted on 10/12/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Can I claim on my partners’ house?…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trusts (NRB DT)

Posted on 10/12/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Inheritance Tax (IHT), quite often called a voluntary tax, remains an emotional topic. Every person has an allowance, also known…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

When can holiday pay be rolled over?

Posted on 10/12/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) recently heard two combined Finnish cases concerningemployees who hadn’t been able to take full…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Applications for relief from forfeiture can extend to licences

Posted on 03/12/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The recent decision in The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v. Vauxhall Motors Ltd [2019] has expanded the Court’s jurisdiction…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Real estate

When a Last Will and Testament returns to haunt families and executors

Posted on 29/11/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The recent discovery by Lloyds Bank of more than 9,000 forgotten Wills, which it had retained for ‘safe custody’, highlights…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Making gifts

Posted on 25/11/2019 | by Moore Barlow
If you are considering giving a gift to a loved one, you should be aware of the myths that exist…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Court of protection, Private wealth

New NHS Visa

Posted on 14/11/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The Conservatives are planning to introduce a “NHS visa” as part of their proposals for an Australian style points based…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

New guidance on confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements from the Equality and Human Rights Commission

Posted on 14/11/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has this month issued guidance on the use of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements.…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Independent schools

Improper behaviour can lead to section 111A negotiations being admissible in Court

Posted on 14/11/2019 | by Moore Barlow
In the case of Harrison v Aryman Limited, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“the EAT”) has recently decided that a pre-termination negotiation…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Independent schools

Immigration update – How Brexit will affect schools sponsoring international students

Posted on 14/11/2019 | by Moore Barlow
In this article we look at the recent developments affecting schools sponsoring international students, and discuss some of the anticipated…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Independent schools

Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) Update – recent developments

Posted on 14/11/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The past few months have seen a number of developments regarding the on-going impact of increases in employer contributions to…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Independent schools

This New Year’s Eve brings in changes to Civil Partnerships

Posted on 13/11/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Since 5th December 2005 it has been possible for members of the same sex to enter into a civil partnership,…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

How can mindfulness be part of Road Safety?

Posted on 12/11/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Mindfulness is a concept that has grown in popularity over the last few years. Whether it is to assist with…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Personal injury

Distractions whilst driving

Posted on 12/11/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Distractions whilst driving is the most common cause of road traffic accidents in the UK. Some of the most common…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Personal injury

Don’t drink and drive!

Posted on 12/11/2019 | by Moore Barlow
In 2017, there was a total of 8,600 casualties caused by a person drink-driving in the UK. 1,640 of those…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Personal injury

Four key considerations when selling your business

Posted on 11/11/2019 | by Moore Barlow
When the decision is finally made to sell a business, the prospect of receiving the full consideration often outweighs anything…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

Raising equity finance

Posted on 05/11/2019 | by Moore Barlow
So what is it and how do you go about raising equity finance? Equity financing is a way of raising…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

Don’t be haunted by the pitfalls of poor estate planning and will preparation

Posted on 31/10/2019 | by Moore Barlow
When it comes to considering the horrors of life and the risk of being haunted by poor decisions, an often…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Bonfire Night – Accidents and Claims

Posted on 30/10/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Celebrating Bonfire Night with fireworks and a blazing bonfire is one of the great fixtures of the British calendar and…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Personal injury

Farming, family and divorce

Posted on 23/10/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Dealing with a divorce is stressful enough, but when farmers divorce there are usually additional considerations. It is not uncommon…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Restrictions to the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa, are they required?

Posted on 22/10/2019 | by Moore Barlow
This visa is for leading individuals in the fields of science, humanities, engineering, the arts and digital technology. It has…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Funding care for farmers

Posted on 22/10/2019 | by Moore Barlow
For anyone requiring long-term care the impact on family can be devastating, but for farmers it can affect their business…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Community care, Rural services

Proposals for agricultural tenancy reform

Posted on 21/10/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Moore Blatch has recently responded to the Defra Consultation paper on proposed reform of agricultural tenancy legislation, based on our…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Rural services

Receivers can issue possession proceedings against borrowers

Posted on 21/10/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The High Court has recently confirmed that receivers appointed over individual borrowers can issue possession proceedings against those borrowers. Until…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Disputes, Real estate

Case Law update – tenancy status of agricultural workers’ spouses

Posted on 18/10/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Hook and another v. Hawkins [2019] UKUT 147 (LC)…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Real estate, Rural services

UK Innovator and Start Up Visa, is it a success?

Posted on 15/10/2019 | by Moore Barlow
It seems that these new visa’s which were introduced earlier this year are very difficult and hardly anyone is able…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Wrongly calculated holiday pay

Posted on 10/10/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Harpur Trust v Brazel [2019]…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Supervisor ordered to pay compensation

Posted on 04/10/2019 | by Moore Barlow
In an “unusual” move, a tribunal has ruled that a supervisor (as opposed to the employer) should pay a Claimant…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Immigration changes scheduled for the 6th October 2019

Posted on 02/10/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The main change will be the amendment of the Shortage Occupation List, with many roles being added to the list…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

What happens when you don’t have a Power of Attorney in place?

Posted on 27/09/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Contrary to popular belief, nobody has an automatic right to manage someone else’s finances, even if they are related, married…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Court of protection

The Internet of Things (IoT): Helpful or Harmful?

Posted on 18/09/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The outstanding progression of technology in the 21st Century has resulted in the phenomenon known as ‘the Internet of Things’;…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Commercial, Corporate

The importance of NHS Continuing Healthcare for Financial Advisers

Posted on 11/09/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The FTAdviser reports this week on the risk of litigation if a financial adviser has failed to consider all of…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Community care

What if my partner tries to hide money in our divorce proceedings?

Posted on 05/09/2019 | by Moore Barlow
It is not uncommon for spouses to be worried that their ex will try to hide assets, or lie about…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Agricultural Estate Planning Archers Style – How NOT to do it!

Posted on 22/08/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Here at Moore Blatch, we love wealth protection – so it always raises a smile when others are equally fascinated…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Are you liable for an employee’s Facebook post?

Posted on 20/08/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Forbes v LHR Airport Ltd…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Health is everyone’s business

Posted on 14/08/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Wanting to reduce ill-health related job loss in the UK, in July this year the government launched aconsultation entitled “Health…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Family holiday plans gone to Ashes

Posted on 01/08/2019 | by Moore Barlow
What you need to know about taking children abroad after separation The Ashes test series has begun, the sun is…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

When should a health and welfare deputy be appointed?

Posted on 30/07/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Deciding to appoint a deputy for health and welfare for your family member will always be a difficult decision. The…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Community care

No10’s first cohabiting couple

Posted on 25/07/2019 | by Moore Barlow
As Boris Johnson settles in to his new residence at No 10 Downing Street with girlfriend Carrie Symonds it seems…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Impact of Annual Reviews on Care Provision

Posted on 25/07/2019 | by Moore Barlow
If you receive a financial contribution towards your care fees, either as a result of NHS Continuing Healthcare funding, or…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Community care

Should the salary threshold for Tier 2 workers be reduced?

Posted on 19/07/2019 | by Moore Barlow
There are suggestions that the next Prime Minster should lower the salary threshold from £30,000 to £20,000. Industry experts believe…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Would an Australian points based system work in the UK?

Posted on 12/07/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Boris Johnson has recommended that we move towards an ‘Australian style’ points based system. We already have a points based…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Tribunal procedure – strike out

Posted on 27/06/2019 | by Moore Barlow
ICTS Limited v Visram.…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Married fathers: an exceptional parental responsibility status?

Posted on 20/06/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Recent case law and statutes have reiterated time and again the importance of the child’s welfare. How does this link…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Offensive language during training

Posted on 20/06/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Theresa Georges v Pobl Group Ltd.…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Should the government guarantee the rights of EU Citizens living in the UK?

Posted on 11/06/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The Commons Home Affairs Committee said technical issues had ‘blighted’ the scheme with some struggling to navigate the online application…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

The devastating effects of catastrophic lower limb injuries

Posted on 10/06/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Catastrophic injuries to the lower limbs can take many forms from complex compound tibia and fibula fractures to multi-ligamentous injuries…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Personal injury

Keeping children safe on bicycles

Posted on 03/06/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Cycling is a great way for children to keep fit as well as allowing them to get about independently. However,…
Posted in Moore Barlow

Integrating back into work after an Acquired Brain Injury

Posted on 03/06/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Following knowledge of an acquired brain injury, there are a lot of factors for the injured person to consider and…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Personal injury

It’s time to knockout those separating myths

Posted on 31/05/2019 | by Moore Barlow
With heavy weight boxer Anthony Joshua looking for a knock out against his opponent this weekend, we look at 5…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

What if I want to divorce my husband/wife but they have dementia?

Posted on 23/05/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Separating from your partner or getting divorced can be traumatic and stressful. As a family law solicitor and mediator I…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Transaction top tips

Posted on 21/05/2019 | by Moore Barlow
We are seeing numerous transactions in the TMT sector, many of which are a consolidation of the market. Additionally, a…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

Why Paul and Alex Hollywood may regret not continuing with family mediation

Posted on 21/05/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The press has recently reported that Paul Hollywood and his wife of 20 years, Alex, will be going to court…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

A new royal baby and the possible legal issues arising with parents from different backgrounds

Posted on 10/05/2019 | by Moore Barlow
With the birth of the latest royal baby, Master Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, we have seen the first mixed race child…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Should employers sponsor their highly skilled EU Workers if there is a no deal Brexit?

Posted on 09/05/2019 | by Moore Barlow
If the UK leaves the EU with no deal, we are now recommending that employers should at least consider sponsoring…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

What are the common causes of Brain Injury?

Posted on 08/05/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Brain injury can be a frightening term. Often the subject of hospital television dramas it can seem an abstract concept…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Personal injury

Make your employees beam with a share scheme

Posted on 26/04/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Employee share schemes are increasingly common and increasingly seen as a cost-effective incentive for rapidly growing businesses in a range…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Employees can investigate before end of police inquiries

Posted on 26/04/2019 | by Moore Barlow
In the case of North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust v Gregg, the Court of Appeal confirmed that an employer…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

When sacking isn’t religious discrimination

Posted on 26/04/2019 | by Moore Barlow
In the case of De Groen v Gan Menachem Hendon, a teacher was sacked from an ‘ultra-orthodox’ Jewish nursery in…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Who do you think you are? The increase in DNA testing

Posted on 15/04/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The popular BBC programme “Who Do You Think You Are?” highlights how interested we have all become in our family…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Don’t let your divorce hit the bunker’ 5 easy-to-make mistakes on separation

Posted on 11/04/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Any keen golfer (or golf widow) will know that the prospect of teeing off and landing straight in the bunker…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Is divorce all about dividing the prize winnings at the end of a big race?

Posted on 05/04/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Separating from your partner can feel as though you are swept up in a never ending steeplechase with ‘money’ being…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

New start-up and innovator visas encourage entrepreneurs to the UK

Posted on 02/04/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The Government has introduced two new visa routes for entrepreneurs. The start-up visa, this visa is for those wishing to…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Prince Andrew & Fergie – Pre Nuptial Agreement?

Posted on 26/03/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The self proclaimed ‘worlds happiest separated couple’ Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Fergie (Sarah Ferguson), may tie the knot…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Does suspension breach the implied term of trust and confidence?

Posted on 22/03/2019 | by Moore Barlow
In London Borough of Lambeth v Agoreyo the Court of Appeal recently considered the circumstances in which an employee may be…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Independent schools

Fee fraud – what can schools do?

Posted on 22/03/2019 | by Moore Barlow
“Invoice fraud”, “mandate fraud”, “transfer fraud”: this particular scam has acquired many names over the years and now fraudsters are known to…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Independent schools

What counts as ‘long term’ in determining if an employee has a disability?

Posted on 22/03/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has recently considered the meaning of “long term” and “substantial” when assessing whether a person is disabled for the…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Independent schools

Is there a post-brexit solution for farm workers?

Posted on 18/03/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The issues in relation to retaining agricultural workers surmising rotting fruit mountains have been widely reported by the media. Talk…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Assets of community value

Posted on 11/03/2019 | by Moore Barlow
The recent case of Banner Homes Limited v St Albans City and District Council illustrates how the Asset of Community…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Real estate, Rural services

If the beast from the east struck again

Posted on 08/03/2019 | by Moore Barlow
A year ago this month ‘The Beast from the East’ cold wave hit the UK, causing chaos up and down…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Occupying land without a written lease, license or agreement

Posted on 26/02/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Problems and confusion can often arise where someone is occupying an area of land without any written basis for doing…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Rural services

How to protect your business after Brexit

Posted on 20/02/2019 | by Moore Barlow
With so much uncertainty about Brexit, many employers are anxious about the status of their EU employees and employment in…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Family Mediation – covering everything you need

Posted on 22/01/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Generally, the issues you face upon a divorce or separation are threefold: legal; emotional and financial.  Mediation is a bespoke…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

What are the benefits of family mediation?

Posted on 21/01/2019 | by Moore Barlow
As a family law solicitor and Law Society accredited mediator I regularly assist clients going through a separation or divorce…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Everything you need to know about Lasting Power of Attorneys

Posted on 15/01/2019 | by Moore Barlow
Record numbers of people are formally assigning emergency decision-making to those they trust with a Lasting Power of Attorney. 726,000…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Court of protection

2019 resolutions for selling your business

Posted on 07/01/2019 | by Moore Barlow
If the festive break has hardened your resolve to sell your business, these handy tips on what to do in…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

When is a resignation not a resignation? The case of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust v Levy

Posted on 11/12/2018 | by Moore Barlow
In the case of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust v Levy, an employee in the Trust’s Records department…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Morrisons loses at High Court

Posted on 07/12/2018 | by Moore Barlow
The supermarket Morrisons has failed in its challenge to the High Court that it be held liable for a security…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Moore Barlow’s top rules for transactions

Posted on 17/10/2018 | by Moore Barlow
Benjamin Franklin said “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” and that is never more than true in…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Commercial, Corporate

Start-up visas for tech companies – what’s all the hype about?

Posted on 12/10/2018 | by Moore Barlow
During this year’s London Tech Week, a new visa route aimed at the tech industry was announced.  The Start Up…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Commercial

Government launches LGBT action plan

Posted on 06/10/2018 | by Moore Barlow
Following a national survey of LGBT people, the Government Equalities Office (GEO) has published the LGBT Action Plan: Improving the Lives…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Confused about holiday pay?

Posted on 05/10/2018 | by Moore Barlow
‘Flowers V East of England Ambulance Trust’This case centres around a group of claimants who worked for East of England…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Should you pay national minimum wage for sleep-in/on-call workers?

Posted on 01/10/2018 | by Moore Barlow
‘Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake’This case considered whether two care workers (Mrs Tomlinson-Blake and Mr Shannon) were entitled to national…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Farm labour shortage addressed – but is it enough?

Posted on 14/09/2018 | by Moore Barlow
Last week the government announced a new nationwide pilot scheme for seasonal agricultural workers from outside EEA countries to come…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Rural services

An employer can still raise issues on remedy despite failing to lodge a claim on time

Posted on 20/08/2018 | by Moore Barlow
The Court of Appeal has recently ruled that an employer who failed to lodge an ET3 in response to an…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Boundary disputes and encroachments

Posted on 17/08/2018 | by Moore Barlow
Rural and agricultural properties and Estates often have boundaries that are not clearly demarcated by physical boundary structures.  …
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Real estate, Rural services

Will my ex-wife be able to ask me for more money in the future?

Posted on 30/07/2018 | by Moore Barlow
You may have seen in the press recently the case in which the Supreme Court grappled with this question. …
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

EPCs and assured shorthold tenancies

Posted on 25/07/2018 | by Moore Barlow
From April 2018 it is now a legal requirement for all new private tenancies to be of properties with an…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Real estate

Who can see my will?

Posted on 19/07/2018 | by Moore Barlow
We are frequently contacted by individuals wanting to confirm if we are holding a family member’s will.…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Case law update – confusion over shared parental leave

Posted on 18/07/2018 | by Moore Barlow
In our last monthly update we commented on the case of Ali v Capita Customer Management Ltd. This case concluded…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Employment contracts failure to detail when notice is given

Posted on 12/07/2018 | by Moore Barlow
The case of Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust v Haywood considered the matter of when the notice of termination…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Relief against forefiture

Posted on 06/07/2018 | by Moore Barlow
It is a principle of public policy that the law should not allow offenders to benefit from their own crime;…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Potted history of Moore Barlow

Posted on 05/07/2018 | by Moore Barlow
As a recent addition to Moore Barlow, when joining I was asked by family members “What firm are your joining?…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Estate administration

Posted on 02/07/2018 | by Moore Barlow
As life gets more complicated, so do the financial affairs that need to be settled after death. This is a…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

Section 21 Notices seeking possession of rented residential property (Post-1 October 2015)

Posted on 29/06/2018 | by Moore Barlow
What is a Section 21 Notice?…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Real estate

GDPR and safeguarding in schools: what you need to know

Posted on 26/06/2018 | by Moore Barlow
The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), which came into force on the 25 May, needs no introduction. You probably know…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Independent schools

Windrush day – what really happens at Home Office appointments?

Posted on 22/06/2018 | by Moore Barlow
We recently attended an appointment at the Home Office with one of our Windrush clients who has been considerably affected…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Government Proposals for Three Year Minimum Term Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements

Posted on 13/06/2018 | by Moore Barlow
As part of its plans to tackle the UK’s housing crisis the government has of late been concentrating on the…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Real estate

Section 21 Notices seeking possession of rented residential property (Pre-1 October 2015)

Posted on 04/06/2018 | by Moore Barlow
There are different rules for termination of assured shorthold tenancies granted before 1 October 2015 to those granted after, when…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Real estate

Update on EMI Options – 2

Posted on 16/05/2018 | by Moore Barlow
You will be aware from our EMI Option Scheme update found here that there was a lapse in the State Aid Approval…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Commercial, Corporate

How best to protect your assets when in a relationship or contemplating marriage

Posted on 16/05/2018 | by Moore Barlow
When you commence a new relationship or get engaged protecting your assets is probably not the first thing on your…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

GDPR and Immigration Exemptions

Posted on 14/05/2018 | by Moore Barlow
In a few weeks, data protection rules across Europe will experience their biggest change in the last 20 years.  On…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Commercial

A brief examination of new Government plans to help Windrush families

Posted on 03/05/2018 | by Moore Barlow
The Government has published new guidance for undocumented Commonwealth citizens, Amber Rudd has resigned and Sajid Javid has been appointed the new Home Secretary,…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Beware of annual reviews

Posted on 02/05/2018 | by Moore Barlow
Anyone who receives a financial contribution towards their care fees, either as a result of NHS Continuing Healthcare funding, or…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Community care

The high street suffers despite falling unemployment – ensure redundancy policy is fair

Posted on 17/04/2018 | by Moore Barlow
We have just seen the lowest unemployment figures since May 1975, but despite this positive outlook, in many parts of…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Recruiting seasonal workers after Brexit – possible solutions?

Posted on 09/04/2018 | by Moore Barlow
The issue of immigration has featured prominently in the Brexit debate. Following the decision to leave in June 2016, the…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment, Rural services

Failure to enhance shared parental leave is not direct sex discrimination

Posted on 06/04/2018 | by Moore Barlow
The case of Capita v Ali concerns a father who took shared parental leave so that his wife could go…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Agency workers cannot be paid more to avoid equal terms of employment

Posted on 23/03/2018 | by Moore Barlow
Regulation 5 of the Agency Workers Regulation 2010 (‘AWR’) states that an agency worker is entitled to the same basic…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Are you doing the Resident Labour Market test correctly?

Posted on 23/03/2018 | by Moore Barlow
The recent High Court decision in R (Khan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] EWHC 105 (Admin) case illustrates…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

CCGs being challenged for failure to provide personalised care packages

Posted on 23/03/2018 | by Moore Barlow
The media is rife with the news that a number of Clinical Commissioning Groups (the NHS bodies responsible for making…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Community care

£47,000 for transgender Primark employee following “shocking” discrimination

Posted on 20/03/2018 | by Moore Barlow
Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. Yet a case recently emerged in which a female…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Incentivising key employees

Posted on 07/03/2018 | by Moore Barlow
A modern employee incentive means more than just salary…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

EMI Schemes in technology businesses

Posted on 06/03/2018 | by Moore Barlow
Forgive me for harping on, but I am passionate about EMI Schemes and their benefits. If you are not, allow…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Commercial, Corporate

Peckish Brits go chicken crazy

Posted on 02/03/2018 | by Moore Barlow
KFC’s raison d’etre is chicken. So, one would assume, they would ensure at all costs that it has chicken in…
Posted in Moore Barlow

Stanhope-Seta – interview with director, Giles Verity

Posted on 23/02/2018 | by Moore Barlow
What will happen when the oil runs out? In particular to those companies involved in black gold? It’s a question…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

Family Mediation Week

Posted on 25/01/2018 | by Moore Barlow
As it is Family Mediation Week I took part in a live Twitter Q & A on Wednesday to answer…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Common mediation misconceptions

Posted on 23/01/2018 | by Moore Barlow
I commonly come across the following mediation misconceptions in my role as a family mediator:…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

How did our corporate team achieve a Net Promoter Score of 81? While doing £500m of deals in just 18 months

Posted on 14/12/2017 | by Moore Barlow
Moore Blatch has extensive experience in IT transactions and helping clients to achieve the best price. …
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Corporate

13 years of Back Holiday Pay for Window Salesman

Posted on 08/12/2017 | by Moore Barlow
A window salesman has been awarded 13 years of unpaid holiday pay by the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) in…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Should a part-time worker be paid 50% of a full-time salary?

Posted on 21/11/2017 | by Moore Barlow
The Part Time Workers Regulations 2000 state that part-time workers cannot be treated less favourably than their full-time counterparts. In…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Sleep-in staff (minimum wage enforcement)

Posted on 10/11/2017 | by Moore Barlow
Sleep-in shifts have recently hit the news following a leaked report which revealed many council employees were being paid below…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Are you up-to-date with the new ‘Vento bands’?

Posted on 01/11/2017 | by Moore Barlow
Those that are successful in a discrimination claim can be awarded compensation for injury caused to feelings as a result…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Considering taking on a lasting power of attorney?

Posted on 09/06/2017 | by Moore Barlow
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal agreement allowing an individual to give authority to someone they trust…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Private wealth

An update on the gig economy

Posted on 19/05/2017 | by Moore Barlow
The term ‘gig economy’ is a fairly new term which you are likely to have heard in the media. Some…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Personal Injury Trust

Posted on 20/04/2017 | by Moore Barlow
If you are awarded compensation after suffering a personal injury, and you are also receiving means-tested benefits, it may surprise…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Personal injury

Apprenticeship levy- Are you prepared?

Posted on 08/03/2017 | by Moore Barlow
As you may have seen in the media recently, despite Brexit, the new apprenticeship levy (“Levy”) is still expected to…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Do you operate a holiday year from 1st April – 31st March? If so watch out!

Posted on 22/02/2017 | by Moore Barlow
Attention employers! Due to the way that the Easter bank holidays fall this year and next year, it is anticipated…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Divorce case of Mrs and Mr Owens

Posted on 16/02/2017 | by Moore Barlow
In the wake of the striking divorce case of Mrs and Mr Owens, BBC Radio Solent spoke to Debra Emery,…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Protecting the bank of mum and dad

Posted on 02/02/2017 | by Moore Barlow
As we enter 2017, there is a higher-than-normal degree of uncertainty regarding the prospects of the UK economy and the…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Family and divorce

Gender pay gap reporting- is your company prepared?

Posted on 27/01/2017 | by Moore Barlow
The final draft of the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017 (“the Regulations”) has now been published…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

Key employment law changes expected in 2017

Posted on 16/01/2017 | by Moore Barlow
Every year seems to bring with it changes in the world of employment law and 2017 is set to be…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Employment

What is ‘Gratuitous Care’?

Posted on 21/06/2016 | by Moore Barlow
Imagine what would happen if somebody in your close family were to be seriously injured in an accident. They would…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Personal injury

Psychiatric Injury – time for reform?

Posted on 23/05/2016 | by Moore Barlow
27 years after Hillsborough, the jury who heard two years of evidence at the highly publicised inquests into the deaths…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Personal injury

Compensation for the loss of a loved one – how are damages quantified?

Posted on 26/04/2016 | by Moore Barlow
When an individual successfully brings a personal injury or clinical negligence claim, they will typically be awarded a lump sum…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Medical negligence, Personal injury

Five key stages of a claim

Posted on 09/08/2015 | by Moore Barlow
When you have suffered a serious injury that wasn’t your fault your world can be turned upside down. You may…
Posted in Moore Barlow | Tagged Medical negligence, Personal injury

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