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🏠 Important update on Stamp Duty Land Tax rates 📢 From 1st April 2025, significant changes to SDLT rates will take effect. 📌 If you're a homebuyer or property investor, it's crucial to understand these adjustments to plan your transactions effectively. 🔍 Read Lois Davey’s blog for a full breakdown of the new rates: https://lnkd.in/e5bjPjqV #stampduty #conveyancing

The recent Court of Appeal decision in Khan v D’Aubigny [2025] highlights the importance of correctly serving prescribed documents when relying on a Section 21 notice. The case examined whether key documents, including the Gas Safety Certificate and How to Rent booklet, had been validly given and explored the definition of a “notice” in tenancy agreements. The ruling reinforces that landlords must keep clear records of service, while tenants disputing receipt need credible evidence. As legal interpretations evolve, this case serves as a key reminder of the risks of procedural errors. George Walker explains further in this blog: https://lnkd.in/eTWTTk3N #PropertyLaw #LandlordRights #TenantRights

Join us on Thursday 1 May 2025 for our Industrial Disease Masterclass. The webinar will feature a panel of experts sharing their knowledge and experience in handling complex industrial disease claims. We will hear from: ▪️Elle Hunter, Associate in the Costs and Litigation Funding team at Clarion ▪️Stephen Glynn, Barrister at Deka Chambers ▪️Dr Andrew Leonard Join us for an informative and engaging session chaired by Joanne Chase. ➡️ Secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/dDH3U6a2 #industrialdisease #asbestos

📰 Our latest Employment Law Bulletin is now available to read 📰 🌱 Spring is (hopefully) on the way, and for many businesses the new financial year is about to begin. With rising costs and a number of impending changes to legislation on the horizon, it’s also a time where many employers and people management professionals are taking a more detailed approach to their people, remuneration and benefits strategies. In our March newsletter, we’re diving into one of the hottest topics - AI in the workplace 🤖 - plus some crucial lessons from key cases to help you to reinforce your existing strategies and policies. 📌 Also in this issue: 🔹 Details on our upcoming Mock Employment Tribunal ⚖️ a must-attend event! https://lnkd.in/evNvxqpv 🔹 Our HR Playbook – strategies and perspectives for the evolving HR landscape from HR leaders. Get your copy here: 📖 https://lnkd.in/erJxGM2Z 📩 If you're not on our mailing list yet, sign up here to receive the Employment Law Bulletin: https://lnkd.in/dWAszm7R #AIintheWorkplace #EmploymentLaw #HRPlaybook #businessimmigration

For many sectors, the shift to hybrid working in 2020 was a necessary response to external pressures. In 2025, business leaders need to bear in mind that the future of work isn’t just about where people work - it’s about how work gets done. Companies that don’t review and evolve their hybrid strategies will see declines in engagement, performance, and talent retention. 🔹 How can HR leaders redefine hybrid work beyond just remote vs. office-based models? 🔹What policies will attract and retain top talent in an era of flexible work? 🔹How do we measure success in a decentralised workforce? Our HR Playbook for 2025: Innovate, Lead, Transform provides food for thought on shaping the future of hybrid work. To access your copy please follow this link and submit your details: https://lnkd.in/erJxGM2Z These insights were provided by six of the judges at the Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards 2024. The 2025 judges are currently coming on board! We will be open for entries soon so do keep an eye on the website for more information: https://lnkd.in/e3UyhiZb #FutureOfWork #HybridWork #CHRO #HRStrategy

We are delighted to share that our fantastic People Team have been shortlisted for multiple awards at the People in Law Awards 2025! 🎉 Congratulations to those who have been recognised for their outstanding contributions: 🏆 Best People Leader - Helen Saunders 🏆 Best People Professional – Kirsty Shippin 🏆 Excellence in Recruitment 🏆 Excellence in Learning & Development 🏆 Rising Star – Nadia Hemmings We’re so proud of everything the team have achieved and the impact they make. Helen Saunders Kirsty Shippin Stephanie Root Nicola Moyes Nadia Hemmings Sarah Caswell Sidra Kanwal #PeopleInLawAwards #Teamwork #HRExcellence

🎉Congratulations to the Costs and Litigation Funding team for being Highly Commended at the LexisNexis Awards last night! 🎉 This recognition is a testament to the team's expertise, and hard work in delivering outstanding results. Congratulations as well to all the winners and nominees! #LexisNexisAwards

The Class MA permitted development right offers a streamlined route for office-to-residential conversions without the need for planning permission, but a recent planning appeal dismissal highlights key considerations for developers contemplating utilising this right Adverse impacts relating to issues such as transport, parking requirements and fire safety compliance can lead to refusal if not properly addressed. Despite these hurdles, demand remains strong, with over 1,500 applications submitted in England last year. Developers must carefully navigate the prior approval process to avoid setbacks. Stuart Lumb provides further guidance in this blog: https://lnkd.in/efuub8k7 #planninglaw #planning #developers

Huge congratulations to our very own Joint Managing Partners Roger Hutton and Ryan Millmore - from everyone at Clarion…

Thank you to everyone who attended our Court of Protection Masterclass today! Huge thank you to all our speakers Stephanie Kaye, Joanne Chase, Richard Dew, Alex Rook, John Howard, Julia Abrey, Alice Tomlin and Michael Costelloe and to Ellie Howard-Taylor for hosting the event. It was great to see so many familiar faces, as well as new ones! We hope you had a fantastic day of learning, insightful discussions, and reconnecting with colleagues and connections. Thank you to Aspire Leeds for providing the delicious breakfast and lunch. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next event! #CourtOfProtection #Networking