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Covering all areas of law, our team aims to create podcasts covering tips to know, offer insights, experiences and discuss interesting topics.
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Whilst employers are aware that employees with disabilities have legal protections under the Equality Act and that they may need to make reasonable adjustments for them, can stress be considered a disability? In this episode, Greg Clark from our employment team explores this question and offers key insights for employers to consider.
Only 14% of UK adults have registered a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), but the numbers are on the rise. As more people recognise the importance of planning ahead, LPAs are quickly becoming an essential part of future proofing your finances and healthcare. In this episode of The Legal Maze, Naadim Shamji, from our private client team, delves into what a LPA is, and whether they are necessary even for those who are young and healthy.
From April 2026, significant reforms to inheritance tax (IHT) reliefs will take effect, reshaping the landscape for business owners. In this episode of The Legal Maze, Naadim Shamji, from our private client team, explores what these changes are and the steps you can take to stay ahead of them.
In this episode, Beth Miel, from our corporate and commercial team, and Greg Clark, from our employment team, discuss whether Brexit is still impacting businesses and what should be taken into consideration with any future political changes.
In this episode, Beth Miel from our corporate and commercial team explores the impact of the upcoming inheritance tax (IHT) reforms on business owners and directors, and what can be done to prepare for these changes.
From 18 November 2025, some of the new legal requirements regarding identity verification will come into force. In this episode, Beth Miel, from our corporate and commercial team, highlights what companies should be aware of ahead of this looming deadline.
In the final episode of our series on due diligence, we're tackling the worst-case scenario: when it goes wrong. Our dispute resolution partner, Simon Carroll, shares the key considerations buyers and sellers can take to help avoid litigation.
In this episode, we continue to explore the due diligence process, this time delving into what employment and HR issues should be considered with our employment partner Alix Beese.
In this new season of The Legal Maze, we are taking a deeper look at an important step in mergers and acquisitions - due diligence. In this episode, corporate and commercial partner David Smellie explores what due diligence is and why/when it would be needed.
In this episode of The Legal Maze, our contested probate team continue to explore what you should consider when disputing a will, delving into the different steps involved in the process and the costs involved.
In this new season of The Legal Maze, we are taking a deeper look into what contested probate, trust and wills are.Have you ever thought about challenging a will? In this episode, our contested probate team offers insights into what you may need to consider before contesting a will and explores some of the different causes for such disputes.
At B P Collins, we understand that all families are unique, and recognise the nuances that couples face within the LGBTQIA+ community. In this episode, family partner, Javita Malhotra, highlights some of the various legal areas that modern families may need to consider. For further information or advice about our modern family lawyers, visit: Modern Family Solicitors | London, Thame & Gerrards Cross.
In this new season of The Legal Maze, we explore the various legal areas that modern families may need to consider. As a result of advances in fertility treatment, there are various ways to build your family, one of which is surrogacy. In this episode, family partner, Javita Malhotra, offers some insight into what people should consider when thinking about surrogacy.
In this episode of The Legal Maze, employment partner, Alix Beese, explores what employers should think about when trying to scale up their business from an employment law perspective.If you’re interested in learning more or would like to chat about your business’s specific needs, please contact Alix Beese, a partner in our employment team at enquiries@bpcollins.co.uk or on 01753 889995.
In this new season of The Legal Maze, we are taking a deeper look at business start-ups and scale-ups. In this episode, employment partner, Alix Beese, explores what should be considered when starting up a business.If you’re interested in learning more or would like to chat about your business’s specific needs, please contact Alix Beese, a partner in our employment team at enquiries@bpcollins.co.uk or on 01753 889995.
On this episode, our wills, trust and probate team explores the different ways in which you can leave an environmentally friendly legacy, from eco-friendly funerals to giving a part of your estate to an environmental cause.
It can be easy to fall foul of the law when managing waste. In this episode, Jonothan Moss, a member of our criminal team, explores what should be considered when getting rid of waste, and how to avoid or deal with any fly tipping charges.
In this new season of The Legal Maze, we are focusing on all things environmental. In this episode, our senior partner, Simon Deans, discusses the role of CSR policies, the legislation already in place and what they mean for businesses.
People consume AI on a daily basis, whether or not they are aware that they are doing so. In this episode, members from our commercial and dispute resolution teams examine AI's impact on social media, exploring its pros and cons and what to watch out for.
In this episode, members from both our commercial and dispute resolution teams discuss some of the current and proposed legislation regarding AI and explore some of the ways law firms can make use of AI going forward.
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