What we say
12 November 2024
Leading privacy and media expert Hanna Basha, recently spoke out on the UK’s proposed ban on social media for under-16s. Her…
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Through a Glass, Darkly: Philanthropy and Vision
7 November 2024
The charitable and philanthropic sectors now face an avalanche of demand, with grassroots and frontline charitable organisati…
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In conversation with Sir Robert Buckland KC concerning future changes to the employment landscape.
Sir Robert Buckland KC, Consultant and Head of Policy at Payne Hicks Beach LLP, is featured in a conversation with James Town…
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Payne Hicks Beach named in Tier 1 of the 2024 eprivateclient ‘Top Family Law Firms’
5 November 2024
Payne Hicks Beach’s leading Family department has been named in Tier 1 of the 2024 eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms.
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Autumn budget 2024 – key ‘onshore’ announcements
4 November 2024
The Chancellor delivered the first (and much anticipated) Budget of the current Government on 30 October. In this note, we s…
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Autumn budget 2024 – The abolition of the non-dom tax regime
1 November 2024
After nearly eight months of uncertainty following the March 2024 Spring Budget, the Autumn Budget has at last delivered a fu…
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Case Update: Hewston v Ofsted – Court of Appeal clarifies boundaries of fair dismissal
Rianna Billington Purvis, Associate in the Employment team, reflects on a recent court ruling that clarifies the boundaries o…
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“Innovation not discrimination”: AI in work and employment contexts
Elizabeth Shaw, Associate in the Employment department, highlights AI’s risks in recruitment and stresses the need for govern…
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What does the Budget 2024 mean for the wealthiest UK taxpayers?
31 October 2024
As the dust settles on the Budget 2024, Tax expert, Robert Brodrick, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach, provides his insights into…
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Private matters and Public trials – privacy in the employment tribunal
Ross Beaton, Senior Associate in the Employment Department, outlines how courts rarely grant anonymity unless justified by sa…
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Case report – Mr D Coppinger and Mr J McInerney v P.J. Carey (Contractors) Limited
James Townsend, Partner and Head of the Employment Department at Payne Hicks Beach, offers an in-depth analysis of a case he…
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Sexual harassment and reasonable steps – what does this mean for employers?
From 26 October 2024, employers will be subject to a proactive duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
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