In the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey is joined by Isobel Lewis to talk about money: when wages are payable, when employers can withhold salary, and what happens when employees are suspended from work.They cover:the “wage-work bargain” and its significance in defining employment relationships;legal principles governing wage deductions under the Employment Rights Act; andcomplex scenarios where employees are unable to work due to external circumstances, such as suspensions or cr...
In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Eloise Illingworth, and Tom Weekes, KC at Landmark Chambers discuss fetters to housebuilding from private property law in the form of restrictive covenants as well as easements, such as rights of way and rights of light.They cover:what restrictive covenants and easements are;the impact that restrictive covenants and easements have on property development;how rights of light are acquired and their effect; andhow the law mig...
In the latest episode of our podcast, Matthew Ramsey delves into a major Supreme Court decision regarding Tesco's dismissal and re-engagement practices, exploring the legal implications of “firing and rehiring” and its impact on employment contracts.He covers:Tesco's 2007 agreement offering “retained pay” as a permanent contractual term;the Supreme Court ruling barring Tesco from dismissing employees to remove this benefit; andlegal implications for employers using dismissal to change contrac...
In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, ahead of the House of Commons summer recess this week, David Gauke, Tania Barnes and Isabella Dierden-Hunt discuss implications post General Election for the real estate industry, looking at the proposed policies of the new Government.They cover: the new Government's focus on development and infrastructure and opportunities for the industry; planning reform proposals, with a focus on energy; leaseholder and t...
Matthew Ramsey and Amy Daubeney cover:the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment;equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) draft guidance on that duty; andconsequences of non-compliance for employers.If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with Matthew and Amy.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Sp...
In the latest episode of our policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Paul Hardwick discuss implications of the recent General Election for private clients, with a focus on proposed tax policies of the new Government.They cover: the new Government's proposed tax plans, including in particular the planned changes to non-dom taxation;timing considerations; andpossible reactions by clients to the changes. If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in th...
In this episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Rachel Richardson discuss ESG policies outlined in the Labour and Conservative manifestos.They cover:the proposed climate policies;green finance initiatives;Labour's proposed solutions to make the UK more attractive for private capital, including a National Wealth Fund and the Energy Independence Act; and Labour's broader environmental strategy involving an emphasis on sustainable farming practices and natio...
In the latest episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Bezhan Salehy discuss tax policy with a focus on business taxes.They cover:Labour's plans to raise revenue through targeted revenue measures;business tax strategy; anda focus on economic stability.If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David and Bezhan.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen ...
In the second episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Matthew Ramsey and Kirti Tiwari-Mehta discuss potential changes to employment law amidst the current general election campaign.They cover: potential employment law reform including the Labour Party's New Deal for Working People;Unfair dismissal protections and worker classifications;Ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting: and the right to switch off proposal.If you would like more informati...
In the first of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke, Dan Marriott and Rachael Ashton discuss property policy in light of the party manifestos ahead of the General Election. They cover: the current legislative picture and the importance of leasehold reform and tenant empowerment; the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act and the Renters Reform Bill; andthe proposed approaches to housing and planning, including ground rent proposals.Interested in more podc...
With the announcement of the General Election, in this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Alexandra Green and Laura Bridgewater discuss the FCA's proposals to disclose the identity of companies under investigation at an earlier stage.They cover:the FCA's proposals to publicly announce the opening of enforcement investigations and disclose the identities of the companies;the finance sector's reaction to this proposal; and political considerations and the future developments consi...
In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Christopher Charlton and Chloe Edworthy discuss the state of English law and its international standing.Together they discuss:the impact of Brexit on legal jurisdiction;the status of judicial recruitment; and the role of technology within the legal system.If you would like more information or want to discuss any of the topics in this podcast, please get in touch with David, Christopher or Chloe.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check...
In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Rachel Richardson and Gavin Haran consider the current state of ESG policies and sustainable finance.Together they discuss:the UK's progress in green finance since the 2021 COP26 summit;recent ESG developments including the government's nature markets framework and the Transition Finance Market Review;Europe's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS); andwhat the future ho...
In this episode of policy in practice, David Gauke, Christopher Good and Margarida Ferreira consider what the pension fund reform means for the private capital industry.Together they discuss:private funds and what might happen in future, possibly after a change in government;France’s Tibi programme;the idea of a potential national wealth fund; andthe practical impacts on funds and fundraising.For more information on this topic, read their in-depth article on "Pension fund reform".Interested i...
In this month’s edition, senior knowledge lawyer, Matthew Ramsey, talks to senior associate, Laura Bridgewater, from our litigation and dispute resolution team about the FCA’s continuing focus on non-financial misconduct, a focus that is increasingly shared by regulators across industry sectors.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.
Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.
In our first policy in practice Autumn Statement 2023 podcast episode, David Gauke and Rhiannon Kinghall Were discuss the tax headlines and implications for our clients.Together they review:the state of the public finances and what that means for policy decisions going forward;full expensing being made permanent;updates to the Pillar 2 rules to introduce a minimum tax;NICs cuts; andsome light-hearted speculation on when we might see a general election!Interested in more podcasts? Why not chec...
In our second policy in practice - Autumn Statement 2023 podcast episode, David Gauke and Faye Jarvis discuss the pensions headlines and the implications for our clients.They review the three key themes set out by the Chancellor, being:Better outcomes for savers and the idea of a “pot for life”;Driving consolidation; andEnabling pension schemes to invest in a diverse portfolio.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Po...
In our final policy in practice Autumn Statement 2023 podcast episode, David Gauke, Michael Sholem and Gavin Haran discuss the financial services highlights and the effect on the industry and for our clients. Together they discuss:regulatory levers that the Government hopes will grow the economy;Financial Services and Markets Act and the process for reforming onshored EU legislation;recent Government reshuffle, and the appointment of the new City Minister;Long Term Asset Fund and the ISA...
In this month’s edition, Matthew Ramsey runs through the Government’s proposals for reform of:- TUPE;- holiday pay; and- working time record-keeping.Interested in more podcasts? Why not check out our dedicated podcast page. Listen and subscribe to The Macfarlanes Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Amazon Music.
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