In the latest episode of the Wedlake Bell Employment Podcast, Partner Stephen Ravenscroft and Associate Clare Irvine-Fortescue unpack the evolving landscape of remote and hybrid working arrangements. From contractual complexities around requesting a return to more office-based working to the impact of the latest statutory changes in flexible working requests, the episode covers what employers and employees need to know.

This episode explores:

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Supermarkets, sushi, deceit, zoos – our Landlord and Tenant Case law update podcast has it all. Whether you own or manage a commercial space, or are occupying as a tenant, our quick listen covers three important case examples where parities have had a ‘second bite’ of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 ‘cherry’ on renewals and forfeiture disputes. With Partner Suzanne Gill and Legal Director Ben Dunbar.

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In our second Business of Succession interview, Employment Partner Stephen Ravenscroft shares his expertise on the employment law aspects that founders need to consider when taking investment or selling up.

Join us as we uncover the critical factors that can influence a founder’s success and the strategies to protect their interests in the ever-evolving business landscape.

View the write ups here: Part 1 and Part 2.

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“We see shareholder disputes arising due to a lack of transparency and either actual mismanagement or fears of mismanagement.”

In our first Business of Succession interview, we asked Ed Starling, Head of Disputes, why shareholder disputes generally arise and how he and his team help solve them.

View the full write up here.

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Part 2 of our Employment Podcast celebrating World Mental Health Day is here! Listen to Employment Partner Stephen Ravenscroft and Senior Partner Camilla Wallace continue their conversation about mental health challenges in the workplace.

How are employers raising awareness of and providing support for their employees’ mental health and wellbeing? How can they avoid or address the common obstacles and problem areas? How can they change culture and equip leaders with the tools to manage and communicate about difficult issues?

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To mark World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October 2024 with the theme ‘It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace’, the next edition of the Wedlake Bell Employment Podcast discusses how organisations can raise awareness of and provide support for their employees’ mental health and wellbeing, how to spot the common obstacles and problem areas, how to change culture and how to equip leaders and managers with the tools to address difficult issues. Partner Stephen Ravenscroft is joined by Senior Partner Camilla Wallace who shares her own experience and why she is so passionate about supporting mental wellbeing within the workplace.

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In the next edition of the Wedlake Bell Employment Podcast, Legal Director Choy Lau and Solicitor George Cornell discuss the potential changes to employment law under the new Labour Government following the King’s Speech and the top three changes that employers and businesses should be aware of in the coming months.

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How do you deal with a request for an extended period of time off during a new starter’s probationary period? Can you require an employee to take annual leave at a certain time to avoid holiday clashes? Can you allow employees to work from abroad when they are on an extended break from the workplace during the summer months? As the holiday season approaches, Partners Adam Grant and Stephen Ravenscroft discuss the laws and practicalities associated with managing annual leave entitlement in the inaugural episode of our Employment Podcast.

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In this episode, Partner, Suzanne Gill and Trainee Solicitor, Alex Beech give an overview of the articles from the latest edition of our Real Estate publication, Quarterly in Advance.

To read the latest edition of QIA, please click here.

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