A compromise agreement provides a way of managing an employment law dispute that arises with an employee without recourse to the employment tribunal. In July 2013 the law was updated and ‘settlement agreements’ were introduced. Whilst...
The pressured living environment we are all currently experiencing has resulted in the breakdown of the marriage of many couples. One or both partners in a marriage to feel that they have reached a point where they do not wish to carry on and divorce...
Investment frauds have risen considerably during the pandemic. Fraudsters arise and target vulnerable people in every challenging economic setting that arises on the global stage. The well-trodden road of reeling in novice investors by...
Britain has always been a popular country of choice, for a variety of reasons, for Italians wishing to relocate to another country. Italians living permanently or who intend to remain for in the UK for more than 12 months must register with Anagrafe...
Over recent years increasingly British citizens have chosen to acquire properties in European countries. France, Spain, Italy and Portugal being extremely popular destinations. Individuals that choose to relocate, living in their overseas property...
The unprecedented situation being faced worldwide at the present time resulting from the Covid 19 pandemic with its ever-changing range of variants has placed considerable pressure on married couples. The effects of lock-down, working from home and the...
Commercial disputes with new trading partners often arise due to a failure to draft a contract that accurately reflects the type of business between the two parties and clearly sets out the expectations for both parties. Frequently an existing contract is...
Any business faced with a dispute whether it is involving their customers, suppliers or a dispute arising from a merger, acquisition or share purchase transaction, places it in an unfavourable position. The difficulties may be considerably amplified if...
Increased globalisation brings a wealth of new commercial opportunities and other advantages to businesses that develop the capacity to operate in more than one country. Expansion overseas into neighbouring countries can enable a business to replicate...
Sir Andrew McFarlane, the President of the Family Division, announced in May 2019 that he was heading a review of the current reporting arrangements in the Family Courts, entitled “ In Confidence and Confidentiality: Transparency in the Family Court...
Italy’s 315-member Senate took a significant step back this week when a Disegno Di Legge (DDL), (the equivalent to a bill in UK parliamentary proceedings) aimed at hate crime, introduced and championed by the Democratic party’s Alessandro...
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have sent the clearest warning to the banking and finance sector that extensive and high-level corruption and fraud will be rigorously...
The global expansion of commerce, differing jurisdictions and increased pressure from the challenges that arose from the pandemic, have resulted in an increase in legal disputes, especially related to cross-border issues. Giambrone & Partners is...
Businesses faced with a cross-border dispute must make a decision as to which method they will choose to resolve the situation. Going straight to court is no longer the first choice for the majority of organisations. According to the 2021...
Increased globalisation brings a wealth of advantages to businesses that develop the capacity to operate in more than one country. Expansion overseas into neighbouring countries can enable a business to replicate its initial commercial success in its...
No business likes to be facing a commercial dispute. A commercial dispute of any description is costly and time-consuming, if the dispute extends across more than one jurisdiction, even more so. New commercial opportunities are arising in both...
Employers and HR professionals must be constantly aware that inappropriate terminology and "joke" comments directed by senior staff towards their subordinates should be swiftly dealt with when discovered. If sexist, ageist or homophobic...
An individual who has the misfortune to be injured in an accident caused by a third party is justifiably entitled to received damages in respect of personal injuries and damage to their property. An accident that occurs whilst you are abroad is...
As businesses are attempting to regain their previous position in the market following the restrictions and limitations brought about by the pandemic, many are facing a situation where they have outstanding invoices which considerably exceed their terms of...
Discrimination is the one aspect of employment law that employers should make every effort to steer clear of. The Equality Act 2010 enshrines a range of protected characteristics relating to discrimination in employment law. Claims made by...
