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After 20 years of being in force in the UK the Licensing Act 2003 has been reviewed by a special govt taskforce in a new report. We comment on the report's recommendations, the govt's response to them and what they could mean for retailers.
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Strategic partnerships are increasingly fundamental in enabling #residential #developers to deliver new #housing at scale, finds a major new study from law firm @WS_Law.
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#strategicpartnerships #socialhousingproviders #localauthoritiees #newreport
Our new White Paper published today: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 – 𝗔 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Read the full report to explore how partnerships are shaping the future of housing. wslaw.co.uk/publication/stra…
#AffordableHousing
The Govt’s plans to speed up the backlog at the Building Safety Regulator have been received optimistically by a high-rise development sector in great need of a confidence boost, writes WS Partner Charis Beverton for @PropertyWeek. #BSR #UKHousing
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Contractual compromise required to get BTR back on track: btrnews.co.uk/contractual-co… cc @WS_Law #btrnews #buildtorent #btr #insights #residential #builtenvironment #residentialdevelopment #residentialproperty
How should Labour reform SEND tribunals? Qaisar Sheikh says its key to hold local authorities to account for repeatedly abusing the tribunal process, and mitigate bad faith engagement in mediation, in @SchoolsWeek. #EducationLaw #SpecialEdNeeds
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⚖️ A workplace grievance doesn’t need to mention discrimination to be protected under the Equality Act. Context is everything.
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#EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceRights
One of the most valuable inheritance tax allowances in the UK is the spouse exemption, but can you marry a friend to secure the tax benefits instead? Samantha Warner explains the legality of such an approach, and the risks involved. #IHT #EstatePlanning wslaw.co.uk/blog/can-i-marry…
Winckworth Sherwood LLP is pleased to announce we have joined the European Law Firm (ELF) network, strengthening our ties with independent law firms across the European continent.
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Happy #PrideMonth from Winckworth Sherwood! 🏳️🌈
We stand proudly with the LGBTQ+ community, and hope our colleagues, clients and acquaintances enjoy the celebrations this June, as we all continue to foster a culture where authenticity and acceptance thrive.
#Inclusion #Diversity
Don't miss the most recent edition of our Need to Know newsletter in which we cover the important employment law updates from the past month, including significant rulings from the Employment Appeal Tribunal. #EmploymentLaw #HRadvice
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WS Partners Matt Cowen and Rebecca Jason explore the range of options not-for-profit RPs are looking at to raise additional funding as the sector faces increasing financial pressures, in @HousingMagazine (£).
#SocialHousing #RPs #HousingDevelopment
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Our Education Law team is pleased to welcome Jack Howes to WS. A growing number of parents & schools look to address special educational needs, Jack with his 6+ years’ experience in SEND law, will join our School Support Service team in helping them address the issues they face.
WS Partner Andrea Squires is delighted to be taking part in @WMinsightUK's #EducationalEstatesWM conference next week to speak at the Legal Workshop on Building Health, Safety & Legal Compliance. Places are still available, so book here: westminsterinsight.com/confe…
Winckworth Sherwood is pleased to announce the promotion of three new partners on April 6th, Matt Cowen, David Emery and Alex Woolcott.
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As the Employment Rights Bill makes its way through parliament, it has accumulated a number of amendments. Our experts explain the recent changes to the bill, and what they will mean for employers.
#EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRightsBill
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What are the personal financial planning implications of the Chancellor's 2025 #SpringStatement? WS Partner James Mabey provides 5 key insights into the tax changes to expect. #FinancialPlanning
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⏳Reminder! Our FREE webinar is this Wednesday!
Is your school prepared for staff sickness absence? Get expert insights from @WS_Law to stay compliant & avoid common pitfalls.
📅26 March 2025 | 10 AM
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#CatholicEducation #SchoolHR #Webinar
Amid growing complaints from educators of an increasingly serious nature, WS partner Andrea Squires explains what legal recourse schools have in the face of the extreme and the vexatious harassment, in @SchoolsWeek #EducationLaw #TeacherHarassment
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Our Social Housing Finance team is looking forward to attending the Housing Finance conference in Liverpool on March 19/20, and connecting with our industry colleagues and peers. We hope to see you there.
#SocialHousing #NHFFinance #HousingFinanceConference2025
