Eversheds Sutherland - Legal Insights

In the third episode of Conversations across the pond, Eversheds Sutherland’s Bonnie Burke and Emma Quinn discuss the use of offer letters and employment agreements in the US and Ireland. They explore the key differences and similarities between US and Irish employment law regarding these documents, highlighting that offer letters in Ireland are often brief, focusing on high-level terms like salary and benefits. In the US, the documents tend to be more comprehensive and detailed, sometimes serving as a complete employment document. Both Bonnie and Emma explain the legal requirements and common practices for including important clauses such as confidentiality, restrictive covenants, and probationary periods in offer letters and employment agreements. They emphasize the importance of clearly addressing these legal issues, if applicable, in employment documents to protect both employers and employees.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched a consultation on reforming the electricity generation and network consenting processes in Scotland. The proposed amendments to the existing regime under sections 36, 36C and 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 include significant changes to the procedure and requirements for electricity generation and transmission developers seeking consent from Scottish Ministers. 

Listen to our podcast to hear more about the proposed changes and, discuss the commercial implications.

In the latest edition of Pensions in Pod, Jeremy Goodwin, Head of Pensions at Eversheds Sutherland, discusses the changes to the pensions and inheritance tax regime announced at the recent Budget with former Pensions Minister, Ros Altmann, and Pensions Partner, Ele Lovering.

In this podcast, Paul Beausang and Charlotte Stodell from our real estate tax team, in conversation with Rebekka Sandwell, revisit their pre-Budget predictions in light of the actual tax announcements in the Budget, and discuss the potential impact of those developments.

In the ninth episode of our PROPcast series, Kelly Holmes and Caroline Andresier discuss the issues to consider when appointing a property manager.

Speakers: Kelly Holmes, Partner and Caroline Andresier, Legal Director

Herausforderungen bei der Lohnsteuer, Betriebsstätten, dem Konzernsteuerrecht und bei Verrechnungspreisen

In our latest Tax Talk, Global tax team provides an update on both Pillars I and II and BEPS, and provides examples of practical approaches to preparing for and managing a tax audit, including US and European considerations. In addition, this program includes an overview of transfer pricing audit trends in the US and Europe, lessons learned, as well as a discussion on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

A few months ago, the European Commission published the first draft of the ‘debt-equity bias reduction allowance’ directive (DEBRA), which is designed to encourage greater equity funding and discourage excessive debt funding. In our latest Tax Talk, our Global Tax team discuss the impact the directive could have on businesses, key considerations and the potential impact of DEBRA from a European perspective.

We are delighted to share the next episode of the fourth instalment of the Energy Transition Series. Engage with leading experts in the energy sector as they explore pivotal global energy trends, offering the latest insights and analyses to support your journey towards a more sustainable, low-carbon future. 

Bioenergy is rapidly emerging as a pivotal component in the global transition to sustainable energy. This webinar will explore the critical issues and opportunities that lie ahead in the bioenergy sector. Our distinguished speakers will share their insights on the importance of the technology, the demand for it and market dynamics shaping the future of bioenergy.

Listen to this thought provoking webinar now.

Eversheds Sutherland’s Bonnie Burke and Emma Quinn are pleased to continue to their podcast series, Conversations across the pond, focusing on key differences between US and Irish employment law. In the latest episode, Bonnie and Emma focus on the difference between independent contractors and employees. Their discussion highlights how both countries have recently updated their legal frameworks for classifying workers. They explain the legal tests used in both jurisdictions and the use of robust written agreements to clearly define the nature of the working relationship.