Events Archive

 

Employment law update - March 2024

This event was led by Partner and Head of BLHR and Employment team, Julie Temple , and Associate Solicitor Samantha Randall of the BLHR and Employment team.  They provided an update on the various changes to employment law in 2024, as well as what...

Dilapidation - from drafting to disputes

This event was led by Associate Solicitor Jacqui McGuirk, of the Dispute Resolution Team, and Chartered Legal Executive Daniel Clarke, of the Commercial Real Estate Team.  Jacqui and Daniel offered insights into typical issues encountered with...

References - best practice and avoiding common pitfalls

This event was led by Helena Oxley, an Employment Solicitor in the Education Team.  Helena provided a guide for schools and colleges on best practice and avoiding common pitfalls when requesting or providing references for staff. Visit our ...

CIPD - Getting to grips with the Equality Act Changes in 2024

Notes from the CIPD talk given by Julie Temple on 8 February 2024.  Visit our main event page to book a place for future events . ...

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions & BLHR forum - 1 February 2024

Notes from the presentation given by Karen Morovic and Rianna Billington Purvis at the Casanovas Recruitment Solutions HR forum on 1 February 2024.  Visit our events page for upcoming events. ...

An overview of the updated Pension Advisory Group guidance (PAG2)

This event was led by Partner and collaborative lawyer, Mel Loxley and expert Associate Solicitor, Dorjan Myrtja , both in the Divorce and Family team.  They provided an overview on what key parts of the PAG guidance remain the same as well as...

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions & BLHR forum - 2 Nov 23

Notes from the presentation given by Julie Temple and Rianna Billington Purvis at the Casanovas Recruitment Solutions HR forum on 2 November 2023.    Visit our events page for upcoming events. ...

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions & BLHR forum - 30 Nov 23

The presentation given by Rianna Billington Purvis and Karen Morovic at the BLHR & Casanovas Recruitment Solutions forum on 19 October & 30 November 2023.    Visit our events page for upcoming events. ...

A guide to divorce & financial remedies

This event was led by our expert solicitor and collaborative lawyer, Shelley Cumbers and expert solicitor, Phoebe Trott, both in the Divorce and Family team.  They provided a guide to divorce, the related financial matters and arrangements for...

CIPD - Update on Equality Act & Vicarious Liability

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Charity Trustees - Role and Responsibilities - a refresher

This event was led by Partner and Team Leader of the Business Team, Tim Field .  Tim provided a refresher for charity trustees on their role, responsibilities and legal obligations, covering topics such as personal liability, decision making and...

Promises promises...A guide to claiming an inheritance

This event was led by Associate Solicitor Lisa Cox of the Court of Protection and Inheritnce Disputes Team.  Lisa answered common questions such as challenging a will and how to challenge an inheritance, as well as looking at proprietary...

Patent Law update

This event was led by Senior Associate, Patent Attorney, Chris Burnett .  Chris provided an update on the latest in Patent law covering topics such as the unitary patent, plausibility, and IP audits, explaining their practical relevance to...

CIPD - Preparing for employment tribunals - May 2023

Notes for the CIPD talk given by Julie Temple and Rianna Billington  on 23 May 2023.    Visit our main event page to book a place for future events, including our Wednesday Webinars . ...

Legal tips for meeting environmental objectives and obligations

This event was led by Partner and Head of Environment and Energy Team,  David Rayner .    With net zero initiatives, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) being at the forefront of the agenda for...

Wills - A guide for the LGBTQ+ community

This event was led by Senior Associate, Chartered Legal Executive Emma Harper  of the Wills, Trust and Probate Team.  Emma provided a guide to wills for the LGBTQ+ community, covering everything you need to know to protect your assets and your...

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions HR Forum - April 2023

Notes from the presentation given by Helena Oxley and Rianna Billington at the Casanovas Recruitment Solutions HR forum on 27th April 2023.   Visit our main event page to book a place for future events, including our Wednesday Webinars ...

Protecting the director - a guide to disqualification

This event was led by our insolvency and dispute resolution expert, Kevin Sullivan and our regulatory expert, Tej Thakkar .  Kevin and Tej provided a civil and criminal guide to disqualification.  Visit our  main events page...

Construction law update March 2023

This event was led by Head of the Construction and Dispute Resolution Teams,  Peter Allen .  Peter provided an update on the latest in construction law such as what should be in your application for payment, the Building Safety Act secondary...

Employment law update - March 2023

This event was led by Partner and Head of BLHR and Employment team, Julie Temple . Julie provided an update on employment law such as looking at what is coming up and what's in the wind.  Visit our main events page for upcoming webinars.  ...

Employment law update - March 2023

This event was led by Partner and Head of BLHR and Employment team, Julie Temple . Julie provided an update on employment law such as looking at what is coming up and what's in the wind.  Visit our main events page for upcoming webinars.  ...

An introduction to military law

This event was led by Solicitor Zoe Hosking  of the Business Team.  Zoe provided an introduction to military law for serving military personnel covering service interviews and the Court Martial process. Visit our main events page for upcoming...

CIPD - Preparing for employment tribunals

Notes for the CIPD talk given by Julie Temple on 23 January 2023.   Visit our main event page to book a place for future events, including our Wednesday Webinars ...

Reed - The War for Talent

Notes for the Reed talk given by Julie Temple on 18 January 2023   Visit our main event page to book a place for future events, including our Wednesday Webinars  ...

SEND parents and divorce

This event was led by solicitor Kimberley Hircock and Senior Associate solicitor Karen Johnson  who joined forces to present this webinar on SEND parents and divorce. Visit our  main events page  for our upcoming webinars. ...

How our commitment to people, environments and communities benefits clients

This event was led by Chairman Philip Hoddell and Managing Partner Martin Hopkins who joined forces to present how Birkett Long's #HereforGood campaign and commitment to people, environment and communities benefit our clients. Visit our main events...

Trust registration - duties and responsibilities of trustees

This event was led by Sarah Rider  a Solicitor in the Agriculture and Estates team.  Sarah looked at trust registration and the duties and responsibilities of trustees. She also took live questions at the end. Visit our  main events...

employment law update October 2022

This event was led by Partner and Head of BLHR and Employment Julie Temple . Julie provided an employment law update covering what is "in the wind"  employment law wise with the new government, fit notes, right to work checks, suspension...

Myths on Divorce

This event was led by Partners and Solicitors in the Divorce and Family team  Melanie Loxley  and Lisa Collins . They debunked some common myths on divorce and took live questions at the end. Visit our main events page to sign up for our...

Intergenerational planning

This event was led by Partner and Solicitor in the Wills, Trusts and Probate team, Tim Ogle . Tim looked at intergenerational planning covering wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney (both property & financial affairs and health & welfare),...

Commercial rent arrears - when they are recoverable and how to enforce

This event was led by Jacqui McGuirk , a solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team. Jacqui looked at commercial rent arrears, when they are recoverable and how to enforce. She also took live questions at the end. Visit our main events page to sign up...

A guide to SEND law for SENCos

This event was led by Head of Education,  Thomas Emmett . Thomas gave a guide to SEND law for SENCos and took live questions at the end. Visit our main events page to sign up for future events. ...

Contract review, growth and exit - three strategies to consider for your business

This event was led by Tim Field , a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Commercial and Corporate Finance team. Tim looked at contract review, growth and exit - 3 strategies to consider for your business and took live questions at the end. Visit our...

Legal briefing on the opportunity for all white paper

This event for education leaders and professionals was led by Head of Education,  Thomas Emmett . Thomas gave a legal briefing on the Opportunity for All white paper. Visit our main events page to register for future events .   ...

The SEND Review: Right support, right place, right time

This event for parents, guardians and young people was led by Head of Education, Thomas Emmett . Thomas looked at The SEND Review from a legal perspective. He also answered live questions at the end. Visit our main events page to register for future...

The trans community and the law - a guide for individuals

This event was led by Claudia Hubert  and  Helena Oxley   Claudia is a Solicitor in the Divorce and Family team, Helena a Solicitor in the BLHR and Employment team and a Solicitor in the Wills, Trusts and Probate team. They gave a...

Health and safety investigations - how to protect your business

This event was led by  Tej Thakkar  Head or Regulatory. Tej looked at Health and Safety investigations and how to protect your business. Tej also took live questions at the end. Visit our main events page to register for future events,...

Farm it, develop it or produce energy on it - how to maximise the opportunities from your land

This event was led by David Rayner , Partner and Solicitor in the Agriculture and Estates team and Head of Environment and Energy. David looked at farm it, develop it or produce energy on  it - how to maximise the opportunities from your land. David...

Motoring offences - 10 things everyone needs to know

This event was led by Tej Thakkar , Head of Regulatory. Tej looked at motoring offences -  10 things everyone needs to know and took live questions at the end.   Visit our main events page to register for future events, including...

Q&A with Birkett Long's Divorce and Family team

This event was led by Shelley Cumbers and Phoebe Trott, Solicitors in the Divorce and Family team. Shelley and Phoebe answered some commonly asked questions on divorce and separation and took live questions at the end. Visit our main events...

Birkett Long's approach to corporate social responsibility

This event was led by Martin Hopkins , Managing Partner. Martin looked at Birkett Long's approach to corporate social responsibility and how it has evolved and developed as a result of the pandemic. He also gave an overview of our year and...

CIPD - virtual employment law and HR update

Notes for the CIPD talk given by Rianna Billington and Helena Oxley on 24 November 2021.   Visit our main event page to book a place future events, including our Wednesday Webinars ...

Why sustainable strategies are great for your business

This event was led by David Rayner  Partner and Head of the Environment and Energy team at Birkett Long. Post the COP 26 conference David looked at why sustainable strategies are great for your business...and not just a lot of hot air.   ...

Wills - why everyone needs one, even if you are under 25

This event was led by David Feakins , a solicitor in the Wills, Trusts and Probate team. David looked at Wills and why everyone needs one, even if you are under 25.     Visit our main event page to book a place at future events including...

Avoiding family court delays - the collaborative way

This event was led by Francesca Cozens , Associate Solicitor in the Divorce and Family team. Francesca looked at Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) including Collaborative law, Mediation, Arbitration and Private Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) as...

Directors' duties and the twilight zone - an update

This event was led by Partner and Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team, Kevin Sullivan . Our insolvency expert Kevin provided an update to his 2020 webinar Directors' duties and the twilight zone  - avoiding pitfalls of claims. Kevin...

Q&A with the inheritance disputes team

This event was led by Amanda Smallcombe , Partner and Head of the Court of Protection & Inheritance Disputes team and Lisa Cox as Solicitor in the Court of Protection & Inheritance Disputes Team. Amanda and Lisa answered some commonly asked...

Considerate construction - make peace not noise

This event was lead by Perdeep Grewal , an Associate Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution Team. Perdeep was joined by guest speaker Dave Clarke from SRL Technical Services Ltd The webinar covered all the key legal aspects of construction...

Clitheroe v Bond webinar

Following the decision in Clitheroe v Bond [2021], Amanda Smallcombe of Birkett Long along with the barristers instructed in the case, Thomas Dumont QC and Edward Hicks, both of Radcliffe Chambers, presented a webinar on the legal implications of the case. ...

A headteacher's guide to the law on pupil exclusions

This event was led by Thomas Emmett , Head of Education at Birkett Long. Thomas gave a headteacher's guide to the law on pupil exclusions.     Visit our main event page to book a place at future events including our Wednesday...

CIPD - HR issues and the return to the workplace

Notes for the CIPD talk given by  Julie Temple  and Helena Oxley on 17 May 2021.   Visit our main event page to book a place future events, including our Wednesday Webinars ...

An introduction to patents and designs

This event was led by Partner and Head of Intellectual Property Jonathan Perlmutter. Jonathan gave an introduction to patents and designs. . Visit our main event page to book a place at future events including our Wednesday Webinars Visit our main...

LGBTQ+ Community legal update

This event was led by Partner and Solicitor in the Wills, Trusts and Probate team Tim Ogle and  Farrah Harvey-Nawaz a Solicitor in the Divorce and Family team. Tim and Farrah gave an update for the LGBTQ+ Community.   Visit our...

Brexit - why you need to update your terms of business if you trade with the EU

This event was led by Partner and Head of the Commercial and Corporate Finance Department, Tracey Dickens  and Senior Associate and Solicitor, Tim Field . Tracey and Tim gave an update on Brexit - why you need to update your terms and conditions if...

CIPD - Dusting off IR35

Notes for the CIPD talk given by  Julie Temple  and Helena Oxley on 24 February 2021. Please note documents are password protected. Below you will also find the recording, with apologies for the abrupt start and slide graffiti -...

CIPD Docklands - Employment law update

Notes for the CIPD talk given by  Julie Temple  on 9 February 2021. Please note documents are password protected. Visit our main event page to book a place future events, including our Wednesday Webinars ...

What we have learned from managing and marketing a business during lockdown

This event was led by our Managing Partner, Martin Hopkins and our Marketing expert, Jennie Skingsley . Martin and Jennie reflected on how they have managed and marketed our business during lockdown and what they have learned along the way during an...

Employment law - what a year, and what's next!

This employment law update was led by Julie Temple , Head of BLHR and Employment at Birkett Long. She looked back at 2020 and looked at what's to come in 2021, including furlough changes, IR35 overview and other developments. Julie was available for...

Tips when planning for elderly care

This event was led by  Leah Woodnott , who gave top tips as to what you need to access the care services your elderly friend or relative needs. Despite the avalanche of information that’s readily available about later life planning, it can be a...

Debt collection options

For business owners, directors and FDs Holly took us through debt collection options, including the insolvency element of bankruptcy and winding up petition. Visit our main event page to book a place future events, including our Wednesday Webinars ...

Who owns your business' intellectual property?

This event was led by Jonathan Perlmutter , Head of Intellectual Property at Birkett Long. Jonathan talked about identifying and protecting your business' intangible assets.  The initial ownership of an intellectual property object tends to,...

A practical guide for charity trustees

This event was led by Senior Associate Solicitor and head of Birkett Long's charity team, Tim Field , and Partner, Ben Parmenter . Tim and Ben provided an overview of the role and main responsibilities charity trustees have. They also looked...

School governors' liabilities

This event was led by Thomas Emmett , a solicitor and head of the education team at Birkett Long. Thomas provided an overview of the issues involved in being a school governor. Visit our main event page to book a place future events, including our...

WFH!? How does the Job Support Scheme work?

This event was led by Julie Temple , partner and head of the BLHR and employment team. Julie provided an overview of the new Job Support Scheme and the announcement that, where possible, people should work from home. She considered the impact on...

Sustainability & cost saving, Directors' responsibilities

This event was led by David Rayner, partner and head of the Environment & Energy team and Tim Field, a senior associate solicitor in the Commercial & Corporate Finance team at Birkett Long. David, Birkett Long's resident Jolly Green Giant,...

Bite-sized employment law

This event was led by Julie Temple , Head of BLHR and Employment at Birkett Long. Julie provided an update on employment law focusing on the furlough scheme and the challenges businesses may face in relation to their staff.   Julie then...

Managing employment tribunal claims; Protecting your family

This event was led by Julie Temple , partner and head of the BLHR and employment team and Tim Ogle , partner in the Wills, Trusts & Probate team at Birkett Long. Julie provided an overview of the issues involved in managing tribunal claims. Tim...

Resound - Refusal to return

A presentation given by Julie Temple on 5 August for Resound. You will find links to the slides and notes  below. Visit our main event page to book a place future events, including our Wednesday Webinars ...

Court of Protection: contested applications, gifts and other matters

This event was led by Lisa Cox , solicitor in the Court of Protection & Inheritance Disputes team at Birkett Long. Following on from our earlier webinar on deputies , Lisa provided an overview of contested applications. Lisa also talked about...

Bite-sized employment law - refusing to return to work and furlough

This event was led by Julie Temple , partner and head of the BLHR and employment team.  Julie provided an overview of the issues businesses have been faced with in relation to their staff as a result of COVID-19, in particular issues around...

Directors' duties & the twilight zone - avoiding pitfalls of claims

This event was led by Kevin Sullivan , insolvency law expert at Birkett Long. Kevin talked about what directors should – and should not – be doing when a company is in financial distress (entering the so-called ‘twilight zone’)...

Managing a loved-one's affairs & those of someone with dementia

This event was led by Claire Read , a wills, trusts and probate partner, and Amanda Smallcombe , head of contested trusts and inheritance disputes at Birkett Long. Claire and Amanda provided tips on how to manage a loved-one's affairs when...

A guide to co-parenting & supporting families following separation

This event was led by Karen Johnson and Muntech Kaur , two of our divorce and separation specialist lawyers at Birkett Long. Karen and Muntech provided tips to parents who are co-parenting children following separation, especially in light of COVID-19. ...

CIPD webinar: Mental toughness and well being

A CIPD webinar on mental toughness and wellbeing. Head of Employment & HR at Birkett Long, Julie Temple , was a speaker. Visit our main event page to book a place future events, including our Wednesday Webinars ...

Flexible working, restructuring, intellectual property

This event was led by  Julie Temple , partner and head of the BLHR and employment team, and  Jonathan Perlmutter , Head of Intellectual Property at Birkett Long. Julie provided an overview of how to handle flexible work and restructures, in...

HR forum 2 June

Notes from our HR Forum event on 2 June 2020. Please note documents are password protected. Visit our main event page to book a place future events, including our Wednesday Webinars ...

Rent, repairs and other concerns for business tenants

This event was led by  David Rayner , commercial real estate partner at Birkett Long. David provided an overview of rent, repairs and other concerns business tenants may have, in light of COVID-19. Visit our main event page to book a place...

CIPD update - COVID-19 issues for business and HR - April

Notes for the CIPD talk given by Julie Temple on 1 April 2020. Please note documents are password protected. Visit our main event page to book a place future events, including our Wednesday Webinars ...

CIPD update - COVID-19 issues for business and HR - March

Below is a recording of the talk given by Julie Temple on 26 March 2020 for the CIPD. Please note the document below is password protected. Visit our main event page to book a place future events, including our Wednesday Webinars ...

Managing absence - notes

Notes for the Managing Absence talk given by Julie Temple on 10 March 2020. Please note this document is password protected. Visit our main event page to book a place future events, including our Wednesday Webinars ...

IR35 February 2020

Notes for the IR35 talk given by Julie Temple on 24 February 2020. Please note these documents are password protected. Visit our main event page to book a place future events, including our Wednesday Webinars ...