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60 UK law firms shut in 2020 by rising insurance costs

60 UK law firms shut in 2020 by rising insurance costs

The following Insurance & Reinsurance news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on 60 UK law firms shut in 2020 by rising insurance costs

Diversity in a recession—will necessity be the mother of invention?

Diversity in a recession—will necessity be the mother of invention?

The following Employment news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Diversity in a recession—will necessity be the mother of invention?

Considering the impact of changes to right to work checks

Considering the impact of changes to right to work checks

The following Employment news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Considering the impact of changes to right to work checks

At last—the Graduate visa is finally here!

At last—the Graduate visa is finally here!

The following Employment news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on At last—the Graduate visa is finally here!

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The employment contract—sample pensions clauses

The employment contract—sample pensions clauses

The following pension clauses set out the pensions information to be included in an employment contract, depending on the type of...

Letter—employer acknowledgement of notification of maternity leave

Letter—employer acknowledgement of notification of maternity leave

Date: [insert date]Dear [insert name of employee]Congratulations and thank you for telling me about your pregnancy and the date that your baby is due....

Formulating a learning and development—L&D—policy

Formulating a learning and development—L&D—policy

This Practice Note provides information on formulating a learning and development (L&D) policy. It reviews key issues to consider including:•what is...

Letter of variation

Letter of variation

[ON HEADED NOTEPAPER OF PARTY A][Insert address of Party B][[Insert address of Guarantor]][Insert date]Dear [name of Party B][ and [name of...

Precedents

Letter—long-term sickness absence (6): to employee confirming dismissal on notice (following final written warning)

[To be typed on headed notepaper of employer][Date]Dear [insert name of employee],Re: [insert name of employer] (the Company)Following our most recent...
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9th Nov
Practice notes

Introduction to retained EU law

This Practice Note provides an introduction to retained EU law, which is an entirely new legal concept introduced to UK domestic law in preparation...
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9th Nov
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Precedents

Draft outline script for disciplinary hearing (misconduct)

1Introductions of those present if necessary. Confirm who is taking notes and that copies of the meeting notes will be made available to the...
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9th Nov
Practice notes

Termination and expiry of contracts

This Practice Note provides an overview of contract expiry and of the different causes of termination and ways to discharge a contract, including...
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9th Nov
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Practice notes

Equitable remedies in contractual disputes

While the primary remedy for contractual breach is that of damages (see Practice Note: Contractual damages—general principles and related content),...
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Produced in partnership with Zainab Hodgson of CMS 12th Jan
Practice notes

Contract variation

This Practice Note summarises the law, guidance and practice relating to the variation of contracts and deeds. It explains how a contract or deed can...
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9th Nov
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Practice notes

Repudiation

This Practice Note concerns repudiation and sets out what a repudiatory breach of contract means. It explains how a repudiatory breach goes to the...
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9th Nov
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Practice notes

What is diversity and inclusion (D&I)—law firms

This Practice Note provides a high-level introduction to diversity and inclusion (D&I) and key reasons why it is important to law firms. Specific...
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Produced in partnership with Rachel Brushfield of EnergiseLegal 12th Jan

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Practice notes

Creating a persuasive proposal document

Creating a persuasive proposal document requires more than good writing skills. A number of different processes need to be carried out to the right...
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Produced in partnership with Larry Cattle of Cattle Consulting 30th Mar
Practice notes

Pitching for business

Since the crash of 2008, the importance of pitching for business has grown significantly. Many clients have reduced funds for instructing lawyers and...
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Produced in partnership with Mr Larry Cattle 30th Mar
Practice notes

Preparing an effective tender presentation

The interview stage is your opportunity to present your proposal to the prospective client. Lack of preparation is the most common reason for losing...
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Produced in partnership with Mr Larry Cattle 8th Jan
Practice notes

Proposal documents—pre-submission quality control guidelines

Submitting a high-quality proposal document requires a combination of effective and efficient processes, committed capable people, careful attention...
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7th Dec
Precedents

Sending the right signals—guidelines to ensure an effective presentation

Do’s and do not’s for effective presentationsDoDo notGet ready physically and warm up, eg stretch and clench your hands then shake them and stretch...
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7th Dec
Precedents

Tender document checks

Client’s needsCheckOutcomePerson responsibleDateHave we identified and fully answered every question posed in the request?Yes / NoIf no, which...
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7th Dec
Precedents

Tender presentation: meeting plan

Client detailsName of clientWhat business we are tendering for?[Include a brief summary of the business your firm is tendering for]Logistics and...
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7th Dec
Precedents

Meeting agenda

GeneralDate of meetingChair/leadIn attendance [(names and roles)]Date of RFP/ITTProspective clientAgendaClarify:•scope of work we being asked to...
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7th Dec
Precedents

10 steps to producing successful proposal documents

Presenting a professional, attractive and accurate proposal

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7th Dec
Precedents

To bid or not to bid questions

Evaluating and qualifying a potential opportunity is an important matter that requires discussion and research to inform the final bid/no bid...
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7th Dec
Precedents

Tender feedback interview questions

General informationClient/target nameClient/target representativesProject/matter[Describe what work you were tendering for. Was this within your...
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7th Dec
Precedents

Meeting agenda

GeneralDate of meetingChair/leadDate of RFP/ITTProspective clientPersons in attendance (names and roles)AgendaWhat is expected of the team at the...
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7th Dec
Precedents

Tender presentation cheat sheet

We’ve already passed the first hurdle by being invited to give a presentation but we must never take success for granted, especially with an existing...
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7th Dec

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Non-UCITS retail schemes (NURS)

Non-UCITS retail schemes (NURS)

BREXIT: As of exit day (31 January 2020), the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an implementation period, during which it continues to be subject to EU law. This has an impact on this Practice Note. For further guidance on

Foreign exchange (FX) derivatives

Foreign exchange (FX) derivatives

BREXIT: As of 31 January 2020, the UK is no longer an EU Member State, but has entered an implementation period during which it continues to be treated by the EU as a Member State for many purposes. As a third country, the UK can no longer participate in the EU’s political institutions, agencies,

Directors’ remuneration

Directors’ remuneration

Company directors are not, by virtue only of their office as director, automatically entitled under company law to remuneration for services as a director or to reimbursement of expenses incurred in rendering such services. Power to pay directors remuneration for their services will need to be

Payment in lieu of notice (PILON)

Payment in lieu of notice (PILON)

The right to notice means a right for the employee to remain in employment for the period of notice, not simply to be paid for it. An employer will therefore often include in the contract an express right to make a payment in lieu of notice ('PILON') as an alternative to giving notice, to ensure