Category: Corporate & Commercial
Mar 2024
HMRC fees are increasing – here’s what you need to know
The ECCTA received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023 and represents one of the biggest changes to Companies House since corporate registrations were established in 1844.
Mar 2024
Highlights from the Budget speech
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has given his latest Budget and outline of spending. It is expected to be the last Budget speech before the next general election this year.
Nov 2023
Autumn Statement: Key points at a glance
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his highly anticipated Autumn Statement speech, setting out spending plans for the year ahead. As the cost of living crisis continues to take hold, many households were wondering how their budgets would be affected by the Chancellor’s measures.
Jun 2023
Meet the Corporate Commercial Team
How long have you worked for Downs?
Jun 2023
General tips for Employers - The Redundancy process
As a result of the challenging economic climate, many employers are embarking on restructuring and redundancy exercises. Does this apply to you? Perhaps you are closing your business, closing a workplace or there is a reduction in the need for particular employees.
Jun 2023
Liabilities of a Director
There are many different situations in which a director can be personally liable under English law. This can be personal liability due to actions relating to health and safety, consumer protection, environmental, employment and bribery/anti-corruption. Personal liability can also arise in insolvency situations when the directors knowingly or negligently allow the company to carry on trading. This is known as fraudulent or wrongful trading.
May 2023
Let's talk about Menopause in the work place - Interview with GWR (Great Western railway)
In June 2022, the Employment Team at Downs Solicitors LLP, held a webinar discussing menopause in the workplace and emphasised that it was something that needed further recognition amongst employees and employers. If issues or concerns are not addressed in the right way, some instances could lead to an Employment Tribunal case. This is a growing area of difficulty for employers; Employment Tribunals involving menopause increased by 44% in 2021, with 23 cases referencing it compared to 16 the previous year, according to analysis of court data by the Menopause Experts Group. The webinar was designed to be a tool to inform employers of the significance of the symptoms women face and show what role an employer can play in providing support.
Mar 2023
Spring budget summary - at a glance
Yesterday (15th March 2023), Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled his first Budget in the wake of rising energy bills and a cost of living crisis.
Mar 2023
IWD: The law profession’s chance to grow with “equity”
It’s International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is all about embracing “equity” - a term that is about bringing together inclusion and belonging. As a traditionally male-dominated sector, how can law firms use equity to address the balance and grow?
