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Four of our leading Property Lawyers have been recognised in Spear's Magazine’s 2025 Property Lawyers Index. The rankings celebrate leading advisers to high-net-worth individuals navigating prime and luxury real estate in the UK and internationally. Congratulations to: ▪️Laura Conduit – Top Flight ▪️Laurie Horwood – Top Recommended ▪️Simon Pring – Top Recommended ▪️Hugh Wigzell – Top Recommended 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gt9RCGRW #SpearsIndex #HighNetWorth #PropertyLaw #PropertyAdvisors

2025 will be a year of major change for employment law, largely driven by the Employment Rights Bill. Alongside the new legislation, we foresee an increase in the number of employment claims, influenced by the new duty to prevent sexual harassment, the ongoing prevalence of non-compete clauses, and growing awareness of whistleblowing and disability rights, to name a few. Our employment expert, Amy Wren, highlights the main trends for 2025, providing expert insights and analysis so you can stay ahead. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8X7S2JP #Disputes #EmploymentDisputes #EmploymentClaims 

Private water supplies can add complexity to a property purchase, bringing regulatory, legal, and practical considerations for buyers. From understanding local authority oversight to ensuring adequate supply and legal rights of access, thorough due diligence is essential. Our latest article explores the risks and responsibilities that come with private water supplies, particularly for estate owners who may also become supply managers. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYs6ueme 📃 This article is part of the Rural Estates Newsletter 2025, read here: https://lnkd.in/eSAA8URh #RuralEstates #PropertyLaw #WaterSupply #LandManagement

Trainee Solicitor Leo Salem shares his journey at Farrer & Co, from a virtual vacation scheme to gaining hands-on experience in diverse practice areas. He highlights the firm’s unique culture, the variety of work, and his passion for Intellectual Property law.   💡 Leo's advice for future applicants? Be yourself and let your personality and enthusiasm shine through.   ⏳ The deadline to apply for our training contract is 30 March, 23.59 – don’t miss your opportunity to join us for the journey. 🔗 Click here to apply now: https://lnkd.in/e8zmgdxr #TrainingContract #FutureTrainees #LawCareers #JoinUs

We are proud to have advised the shareholders of ALTURiX Holdings Limited on the sale of ALTURiX to Kelso Pharma. The Farrer & Co team was led by Tom Bruce, Georgina Fraser and Georgia Slater, with support from specialists in Farrer & Co’s Commercial & Intellectual Property and Employment teams. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dBaUKc4w

Our free webinar for Private Banks and Payments firms, on Tuesday 1 April at 12pm, will cover upcoming legal and regulatory changes, including: • Key regulatory developments impacting banks, mortgage intermediaries and payments firms. • An update on financial crime including recent FCA enforcement cases and changes to the Financial Crime guide. • The “failure to prevent fraud” offence in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. • Property law changes and the impact for lenders, including discussion of the Renters’ Right Bill.   Our speakers: Grania Baird, Katy Ruddell, Lindsay Cunningham, Sally Mantell and Leon Chng will share their expertise on the latest developments impacting the sector.   📅 Click here to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ewjNeXMr   #FinancialInstitutions #PrivateBanks #Payments #FinancialCrime #Fraud

This month's The Residential Brief details how our residential property partners advise clients on the implications of the Renters’ Rights Bill if they were to purchase a London townhouse subject to an existing tenancy. Click below to read more. #PropertyLaw #ResidentialProperty #TheBrief #RentalReform #RentersRightsBill

The “failure to prevent fraud” duty is looming. Businesses must draw up policies, train staff and inspect any international supply chains where fraud risks are higher. Early enforcement may begin in 2026, but the duty will hang over the market throughout 2025 and beyond. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePdb86Fj #FraudPrevention #SFO #ECCTA2023 #CorporateGovernance

Last week, the Government introduced over 200 pages of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, bringing significant changes for employers. Some of these amendments include strengthening collective consultation obligations and extending the zero-hour provisions to agency workers, as well as confirming new provisions on Statutory Sick Pay and the powers of the Fair Work Agency.    The Bill is likely to have a significant impact on the employment law landscape when it is passed and we will continue to monitor its progress as it moves through Parliament. 🔗Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eKxRRiDt   #EmploymentLaw #HR #UKLegislation

In Chapter 2 of our series ‘A Question of Trust’, we learn how to deal with concerns about a beneficiary losing capacity, the importance of in person discussions, a trustee’s fiduciary responsibility in this context and how to document capacity concerns. Watch now: www.farrer.co.uk/capacity #LegalCapacity #Incapacity #MentalCapacity #PowerOfAttorney