The Brexit talks seem to be as far away from resolution as ever, leaving British businesses in an uncertain position with regard to British employees working across Europe. Also, individuals who want to retain the freedom of movement throughout Europe...
In 2006 when the TUC published its report, Ready, Willing and Able, on older workers in the workplace and the effect on the economy, it envisaged a completely different type of workplace in the future. The impact of the digital age had not been truly...
The liability for a holiday accident that causes injury may not be immediately obvious. There may be several options depending on what actually happened. In the case of road traffic accidents, there may be the option to sue the driver’s insurance...
All large and very large private companies and unlicensed plcs will have to start preparing for the new corporate governance reporting requirements due to receive parliamentary approval. The new regulations will strengthen the UK’s international...
The beneficiaries of an Italian inheritance may find it a bittersweet advantage, for more than one reason. Finding that you have assets in Italy to deal with which will require the payment of any debts attached to the asset and that there are also the taxes...
The gig economy is well developed in the UK with an estimated 2.8 million people working within it mainly in London and the surrounding area, which equates to 4.4% of the working population. Individuals work on the basis of each “gig” they...
Many frequent visitors to Italy decide that they would like to take a step further and buy their own property in Italy. They enjoy the culture and cuisine as well as the climate. Buying a house in Italy need not be stressful or difficult with the...
The London divorce courts are noted for fairness and the generosity of the English courts makes the UK a highly popular destination for divorce. However, it is extremely important to be represented by a legal team that has knowledge of and the language...
After a long fight Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan have won their battle for the right to have a civil partnership. In a ruling that has pleased both the heterosexual and the LGBT community; the Supreme Court has ruled that denying heterosexual...
Accidents abroad whilst on holiday are often as a result of negligence involving their hotel and by extension the tour operator; for example, falling on steps and stairs, falls from balconies, accidents in or around the swimming pool or restaurants and...
Interest in pre-nuptial agreements has steadily risen as individuals seek to protect family wealth, particularly in family businesses, or their own acquired wealth. On the face of it, this seems to be a wise precaution. However, there appears to be...
The survey of LGBT individuals in Britain announced by Theresa May last summer has now been completed and the results will be published together with an LGBT Action Plan in the summer. The survey is the largest ever undertaken and sheds light on the...
It is becoming increasingly alarming that despite the considerable number of British expats who, according the Parliamentary Treasury Committee, live in Europe and are policyholders of UK insurers, many of whom have private pensions that derive from same UK...
Homophobia is the Cinderella of discrimination law and Codes of Conduct, as the perception is that more weight is given to protecting against faith, racial and sexual discrimination leaving the LGB T community feeling that reporting homophobic attack will...
Once an individual has decided to try their luck trading in Forex they are then faced with a decision as to which broker they should trade with. It is a common practice for inexperienced investors to scroll through forex trading online forums to gather...
As spring begins to draw near many people will enjoy an early break in their favourite Italian destination, a quiet rural corner of Italy with a slower pace of life where restful environment allows a person to relax and recharge and wish that they owned...
The factors that define a trade secret amount to three fundamental principles. The trade secret must be secret, if the information within the trade secret is common knowledge or easily found it is not a trade secret. However, should the same...
On May 21st 2018, for the second year running, members of staff of the Giambrone London office will be participating to the London Legal Walk. The charitable event is aimed at granting access to justice for those people have limited or no funds....
Nobody likes thinking about it but it is important to draft a will. Family dynamics are very different now and less straightforward than in the past. Many factors have completely altered the way families are formed. The impact of the various...
The term “timeshare”, as most people know, refers to the commercial practice where several individuals hold full ownership rights over the same property, which is enjoyed by each one in turn, for a limited time window every year. The real estate...