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Thank you to those who attended our webinar hosted by our Employment law experts, John Macaulay, Micheala Drazek, Keith Williams and Siobhan Thomson this morning. Lots of change ahead. If you require any assistance getting to grips with the new Employment Rights Bill, please do get in touch with Greenwoods' Employment team and who will be happy to assist.

💻 #BTS from our Employment Webinar HQ 💻 We're looking forward to getting stuck into the new Employment Rights Bill and breaking down exactly what employers need to know. Thank you to everyone who has registered, we can't wait to hear your questions and feedback 🌟

The proposed reform to flexible working requests in the new Employment Rights Bill is a subtle but fundamental change for employers. 📌Earlier this year, the right to request flexible working became a day one right for all employees. Employees can now make two requests in any twelve-month period and employers have to deal with the request within two months. 📌However, the Bill is proposing further changes, making it more onerous for employers to just rely on one of the eight statutory grounds to refuse a request. 📌Employers will only be allowed to refuse the application if it is reasonable for them to rely on one of the eight grounds. 📌The reasonableness test in relation to the ground an employer can rely on is a material and fundamental change, making it more difficult for employers to decline flexible working requests. 📌We have seen an indication that this change will be “immediate”, but there has been no further update since the Bill was released. Actions for HRDs: 📌Be prepared for the change to possibly happen a lot sooner than many of the other proposed changes in the Bill. 📌Be ready to quickly review and update policies and procedures relating to flexible working requests. 📌Engage and upskill managers who will deal with requests. 📌Keep an eye out for any developments and further guidance. Any questions - get in touch for a chat… Click the link in the comments to register for our free webinar where we will discuss Labour’s key employment changes in more detail. You can also sign up to our Employment Law Now updates and be the first to receive details of all key employment law developments. Follow me on LinkedIn and turn on notifications (click the bell at the top) because in HR, especially during times of legislative change, we firmly believe one thing can help make all the difference.

🔑 Notice of claim provisions in acquisition agreements are key to managing disputes between buyers and sellers. The 2024 Court of Appeal case, Drax Smart v Scottish Power, provides guidance for drafting and interpreting these provisions and our Corporate & Commercial team breaks down the case, the decision and its implications in the article below ⬇ ✒ Authors: Claire Banks and Francesca Jus-Burke #NoticeOfClaims #APAs #SPAs

Wishing all those celebrating a Diwali filled with joy, health, and success. May this festival bring light and prosperity to all your endeavours! Wishing you a wonderful and prosperous Diwali! To those with whom Greenwoods Legal LLP is fortunate enough already to be connected, we hope in addition that this Festival of Lights enhances the opportunities to work together and illuminates new paths of success. Thank you for your continued support and referrals - they brighten our paths going forward!

🔄 Big changes ahead: UK's Public Procurement is getting its biggest shake-up in decades 🔄 The Procurement Act 2023 marks a decisive break from EU-based directives, but what does this mean for your business? We've just published an in-depth analysis by Robert Bell, drawing on his 30+ years of competition law expertise in London and Brussels. This comprehensive guide breaks down what you need to know and provides practical strategies to maintain your competitive edge. 🔗 Download our expert guide by clicking the link below. #PublicProcurement #UKLaw #Compliance #BusinessLaw #ProcurementAct2023 https://lnkd.in/eqtS-xV5

🚨 Budget Day Breakdown 🚨 Head of Wealth Preservation, Clare Harris TEP breaks down the immediate key points of the Budget 2024 announced today. As Clare says, the devil will be in the detail, but if you want to be in the know of what this might mean for you and your future, sign up to receive our Wealth Preservation email updates ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eQFiDbW5

Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy were back in the High Court for a preliminary costs hearing earlier this month. The High Court is now being asked to determine the legal costs Rooney is claiming following her successful defence of Vardy’s libel claim, which made the headlines a few years ago. In our latest Solutions article, Adele Whaley and Kirstie Goulder discuss: 📌 The basis of the costs challenge 📌 The outcome 📌 Key takeaways Read the article below ⬇ #LegalCosts #CostsChallenge

❗ NOT TO BE MISSED ❗ Our Employment team has been on the mark by providing clear information on the Employment Rights Bill which the Government published earlier this month. They are hosting a webinar on Thursday, 7 November, to discuss what could be the biggest shake-up of employment rights ever, and you'll want to be there. Find out more information below and be sure to follow our Head of Employment John Macaulay, on LinkedIn and turn on notifications (click the bell at the top) to stay up to date ⬇ #EmploymentLaw #EmploymentLawUpdate #EmploymentRightsBill

✨ We are pleased to announce that Ansu Paul Zachariah has joined our growing Corporate & Commercial team as a Senior Associate based in our London office ✨ Ansu said, “I am thrilled to join Greenwoods’ Corporate & Commercial team, where I can bring my expertise to a firm known for its dynamic, client-focused approach. The firm’s commitment to practical, commercially driven solutions align perfectly with my passion for helping businesses – especially start-ups – navigate complex growth challenges. I look forward to working alongside the talented team to deliver results-oriented advice to our clients.” Stephen Jarvis, Partner and Head of the Corporate & Commercial team, said: “I am so pleased to announce that the ever-growing Corporate & Commercial team now includes the talented Ansu, who brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise, having acted for various sectors and start-ups to established companies.” Find out more about Ansu in the article below ⬇ #CorporateLaw #CommercialLaw #LawFirm