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A share purchase could be the key to a smoother transition. 26 September 2024 4 min read Steps to Protect Your Business and Ensure GDPR Compliance GDPR Blog Is your business fully compliant with GDPR? Our article provides a detailed guide on safeguarding your organisation. 26 September 2024 4 min read A Solicitor’s Guide to Planning Property Disposals Commercial Property Blog Are you planning to dispose of a leasehold or freehold property? Our article offers legal advice on the options. 26 September 2024 3 min read Should I Use a Privacy Policy Template Found Online? GDPR Blog We examine some of the pitfalls associated with using template or generator tools to create your business’ privacy policy. 16 September 2024 4 min read Data Protection Law and Using Biometric Data in Schools Education Blog The use of biometric data by schools - understanding the consequences of getting it wrong and how to get it right. 5 September 2024 4 min read Fire and Rehire Practice Code: Key Points for Employers Employment Blog Discover the key points on the new Fire and Rehire Practice Code for employers. 30 August 2024 6 min read Local Authority's Absolute Duty to Provide Special Educational Provision Education Blog Local authorities have an absolute duty to provide special educational provisions in EHCPs. 28 August 2024 5 min read Birkett Long and bibic to host online SEND law and EHCP sessions Birkett Long News News Birkett Long partner with bibic to offer online sessions on SEND law, EHC Needs Assessments, and EHCPs. 22 August 2024 2 min read 55 Years of Legal Service: John Morgan’s Career Milestone Birkett Long News News Celebrating John Morgan's 55-year legal milestone. 20 August 2024 3 min read Taking Carrier Bags Without Paying: Why You Can Get the Sack BLHR Blog Discover why an Employment Tribunal upheld the dismissal of a long-serving employee over unpaid bags for life despite their low value. 19 August 2024 4 min read VAT on independent school fees Education Blog From January 2025, private school fees will be subject to 20% VAT. 15 August 2024 3 min read Death certification reforms Wills Blog New death certification legislation will take effect on 9 September 2024. We examine the changes that will take place. 7 August 2024 2 min read Stay Relevant – Make a Will: Lessons on Estate Planning Wills Blog Sam Thompson’s attempts to write a will in hospital highlights why getting professional legal advice is important. 6 August 2024 5 min read How legal advice and coaching benefits divorcing couples Divorce & Separation Blog Family Solicitors Mel Loxley and Lisa Collins, and Heartbreak and Trauma Recovery Coach Gemma Hall, discuss their roles. 6 August 2024 3 min read Load More
Birkett Long Celebrates Legal 500 Recognition Birkett Long News News Birkett Long has achieved recognition in The Legal 500 UK 2025, securing top tier rankings across various practice areas. 3 October 2024 4 min read
Preparing for New Sexual Harassment Laws: Employer’s Guide Employers Blog Prepare for the upcoming changes in sexual harassment laws effective 26 October 2024. 26 September 2024 4 min read
Buying or Selling a Care Home through a Share Purchase Business Blog Are you considering buying or selling a care home? A share purchase could be the key to a smoother transition. 26 September 2024 4 min read
Steps to Protect Your Business and Ensure GDPR Compliance GDPR Blog Is your business fully compliant with GDPR? Our article provides a detailed guide on safeguarding your organisation. 26 September 2024 4 min read
A Solicitor’s Guide to Planning Property Disposals Commercial Property Blog Are you planning to dispose of a leasehold or freehold property? Our article offers legal advice on the options. 26 September 2024 3 min read
Should I Use a Privacy Policy Template Found Online? GDPR Blog We examine some of the pitfalls associated with using template or generator tools to create your business’ privacy policy. 16 September 2024 4 min read
Data Protection Law and Using Biometric Data in Schools Education Blog The use of biometric data by schools - understanding the consequences of getting it wrong and how to get it right. 5 September 2024 4 min read
Fire and Rehire Practice Code: Key Points for Employers Employment Blog Discover the key points on the new Fire and Rehire Practice Code for employers. 30 August 2024 6 min read
Local Authority's Absolute Duty to Provide Special Educational Provision Education Blog Local authorities have an absolute duty to provide special educational provisions in EHCPs. 28 August 2024 5 min read
Birkett Long and bibic to host online SEND law and EHCP sessions Birkett Long News News Birkett Long partner with bibic to offer online sessions on SEND law, EHC Needs Assessments, and EHCPs. 22 August 2024 2 min read
55 Years of Legal Service: John Morgan’s Career Milestone Birkett Long News News Celebrating John Morgan's 55-year legal milestone. 20 August 2024 3 min read
Taking Carrier Bags Without Paying: Why You Can Get the Sack BLHR Blog Discover why an Employment Tribunal upheld the dismissal of a long-serving employee over unpaid bags for life despite their low value. 19 August 2024 4 min read
VAT on independent school fees Education Blog From January 2025, private school fees will be subject to 20% VAT. 15 August 2024 3 min read
Death certification reforms Wills Blog New death certification legislation will take effect on 9 September 2024. We examine the changes that will take place. 7 August 2024 2 min read
Stay Relevant – Make a Will: Lessons on Estate Planning Wills Blog Sam Thompson’s attempts to write a will in hospital highlights why getting professional legal advice is important. 6 August 2024 5 min read
How legal advice and coaching benefits divorcing couples Divorce & Separation Blog Family Solicitors Mel Loxley and Lisa Collins, and Heartbreak and Trauma Recovery Coach Gemma Hall, discuss their roles. 6 August 2024 3 min read