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Residential property team boosted with new associate appointment

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Ludlow law firm mfg Solicitors has once again expanded its Residential Property team with the appointment of a new associate. Experienced chartered legal executive Deborah Bufton has joined mfg and will be based at the firm’s office in the...

Negotiation, Mediation or Court? Choosing the Right Route to Resolve Shareholder Disputes

Tom Esler
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The route chosen to resolve a shareholder dispute often determines cost, timing, confidentiality and outcome. The best route is rarely “default litigation” or “avoid lawyers entirely”.

The UK's "right to disconnect". Could new laws change workplace expectations?

Tim Lang
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Before the 2024 general election, the government committed to a "right to switch off", drawing on models used in Ireland and Belgium. The intention was to deliver it via a statutory code of practice rather than as a stand-alone legal right.

Warning over growing use of AI in workplace grievances

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Employers are being given legal advice to manage a surge in formal workplace grievances drafted using artificial intelligence (AI). More than half of HR professionals in the UK have reported growing numbers of employees using AI to produce grievances,...

Director Exclusion and Shareholder Remedies in Owner Managed Companies

Tom Esler
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In owner‑managed companies, shareholders commonly hold multiple roles: investor, director, employee and (often) relationship partner. Exclusion from management therefore has consequences beyond governance.

Real estate specialist qualifies after completing SQE

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A real estate specialist at Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has qualified as a solicitor after successfully completing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), alongside working full time at the firm. Victoria Cairns-Terry, who joined the firm in 2024,...

Five promotions at Birmingham office

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Law firm mfg Solicitors has announced five promotions at its Birmingham offices, which includes two Legal Directors and three new Associates. Real Estate specialist Phil Hutsby-Hunt and commercial contracts specialist Julian Milan, have both been appointed...

Workplace non-disclosure agreements: what they cover, what they cannot, and what is changing

Darryll Thomas
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Whether you are an employee being asked to sign an NDA, or an employer reviewing your settlement templates, it is worth understanding both what these agreements can legitimately do and the new limits Parliament has placed on them.

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