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The Labour Government has promised significant change in Britain since they won the UK General Election. As part of this change, they have put forth a comprehensive Employment Rights Bill. Once implemented, some predict it will be the biggest upgrade in employments rights for this generation. In her latest article, Paralegal Phoebe-Jean Grainger-Williams explains the major changes in the new Employment Rights Bill and looks at how it will change the working life for employees across the UK. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eV945PaG #WeAreSpencerWest #EmploymentRights

"The increase in minimum wage, along with the National Insurance adjustments, hits the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors hardest, as these sectors often employ the most minimum-wage workers. While business rates relief might initially appear beneficial, these concurrent costs effectively neutralise much of the intended support, leaving businesses struggling to stay afloat.” Spencer West Property Partner Michael Shapiro spoke to Property Week to explain the Autumn Budget's implications for hospitality, leisure, and retail businesses. Read more on these challenges in Property Week's latest article here: https://lnkd.in/eD_Kv8aq #WeAreSpencerWest #AutumnBudget

The recent English court decision in Webb v Eversholt Rail Ltd highlights limits on liquidators' powers to request documents from third parties. Partner Robert Foote has written an article examining the implications of this decision for liquidators' access to information under BVI and English insolvency laws. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eUu2RmzW #WeAreSpencerWest

It has been predicted that the value of going-concern business sales and distributions to non-preferential creditors may be reduced if the new employment rights bill passes. Providing further explanation and comment on the Labour Party’s changes to Employment rights; R3 have published an article including the comments of Spencer West Restructuring and Insolvency Partner, Suzanne Brooker. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eX-fHgzN #WeAreSpencerWest

We are proud to announce the appointment of Private Wealth Partner, Sangeeta Rabadia, as a fee-paid judge to the Tax Tribunal. This prestigious role is a testament to Sangeeta's expertise and dedication in her field. #WeAreSpencerWest

There are numerous employment relationships, encompassing various arrangements from full-time, part-time, and seasonal work, through to interns, volunteers, consultants, independent contractors, and partners. Our Employment Law team excels in advising on a comprehensive spectrum of employment and consultancy contracts. Find out more about how our Employment team can help you here: https://lnkd.in/e4NkvWz2 #WeAreSpencerWest | #Employment

We take great pride in the exceptional service our Partners consistently deliver to their clients. This week, we’re shining a spotlight on a fantastic testimonial from a client of Joseph Githaiga, Partner and Co-Founder of our Kenyan office. The full testimony reads: “In my opinion there is nobody better across East Africa if you need support with regulatory or legal matters in the region! Furthermore, his commitment to supporting startups, fintechs, lending organisations, and broader engagement in the industry has been unmatched.” Well done, Joseph! #WeAreSpencerWest | #Testimonial

In our latest article, ESG Director Ian McDowell sat down with Partner Sangeeta Rabadia to hear about her passion for service and the drive behind her commitment to empowering others. We're so proud of the continued dedication from Partners like Sangeeta and the support they provide to their local communities. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eDBwdRNG #WeAreSpencerWest

Welcome to Spencer West 👋🏽 Spencer West is delighted to welcome Omone Pusey to the Commercial Real Estate and Residential Property teams. Omone is a seasoned property solicitor with more than 20 years of experience serving business owners, real estate investors, charities, and high-net-worth clients in the UK and abroad. Omone provides clear, practical advice to ensure clients understand complexities, and focuses on pragmatic solutions to achieve their commercial goals. Find out more about Omone here: https://lnkd.in/enWWZXBt #WeAreSpencerWest #NewJoiner

The recently introduced Employment Rights Bill is setting the stage for big changes in worker protections across the UK. With updates designed to strengthen employee rights and tackle exploitative practices, this bill could provide greater financial stability and support to workers in various industries. Spencer West Employment & Immigration Law Partner, Jasmin Dhillon, shares her insights on what these changes mean, including the new "day one" right to maternity pay—a move that could help ease financial pressures for many families. Read the full article by Make A Difference featuring Jasmin Dhillons comments here: https://lnkd.in/esYdyy8U #WeAreSpencerWest #Employment