December 18, 2023

John Abbott

Arbitration

Reform to the English Arbitration Act

December 18, 2023

John Abbott

Arbitration

For the past 27 years the Arbitration Act 1996 has been the pillar upon which England and Wales has established itself as a highly respected and trusted jurisdiction under which to conduct International Arbitrations.

December 14, 2023

Geraint Thomas

Disputes

Accession to International Convention will enable UK Judgments to be recognised and enforced Overseas

December 14, 2023

Geraint Thomas

Disputes

Following a period of consultation, the UK Government has indicated its intention to accede to the Hague Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (Hague 2019).

December 1, 2023

John Abbott

Arbitration, Disputes

Mediation – A step to compulsory mediation?

December 1, 2023

John Abbott

Arbitration, Disputes

Mediation – A step to compulsory mediation?

For almost 10 years there has been debate whether parties to litigation could be compelled to engage in mediation or other non-court dispute resolution process.

November 30, 2023

Laytons ETL

Laytons ETL's November Highlights

November 30, 2023

Laytons ETL

As we head into the hustle and bustle of December, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our firm’s activities and achievements throughout November. It’s been a busy month of knowledge sharing, visits from abroad, and glamorous events!

November 28, 2023

Laytons ETL

Employment

Getting Recruitment Right: Diversity - Overcoming Assumptions and Barriers to Success.

November 28, 2023

Laytons ETL

Employment

Getting Recruitment Right: Diversity - Overcoming Assumptions and Barriers to Success.

The significance of diversity in the workforce cannot be overstated, given the potential pitfalls associated with unconscious bias or preconceived notions. Diversity encompasses individuals of varying ages, religions, ethnicities, those with disabilities, and a balance between genders or those who choose not to be defined as belong to either sex.

November 24, 2023

Marc Selby

Tax

Marc Selby's article: 'Ask an expert: A case study on de-enveloping' published in Tax Journal

November 24, 2023

Marc Selby

Tax

We are delighted to share that Marc Selby’s article Ask an expert: A case study on de-enveloping has been published in the 17th November print issue of Tax Journal.

November 22, 2023

Laytons ETL

Immigration

Youth Mobility Visa Expansion

November 22, 2023

Laytons ETL

Immigration

In the September Statement of Changes, the Youth Mobility visa category was expanded for Australian, Canadian, and Andorran nationals, effective from 31 January 2024, pursuant to trade agreements the UK has recently signed with those countries:

November 7, 2023

Laytons ETL

Immigration

Changes to the EU Settlement Scheme

November 7, 2023

Laytons ETL

Immigration

Those in the UK with Pre-Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme should not have to make a second application to preserve their rights to reside in the UK and will have their status automatically extended by the Home Office following a High Court ruling.

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