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On the horizon: Changes to Statutory Sick Pay

July 7, 2025

Changes are on the horizon for statutory sick pay (SSP), alongside a broader review of parental leave and pay. These updates are part of the Government’s wider plan to enhance worker protections under the Employment Rights Bill, which relates to Labour’s commitment to improving conditions for working people. Why is statutory sick pay changing? On […]

What does the Supreme Court decision in Standish v Standish mean for modern matrimonial finance disputes?

July 3, 2025

The Supreme Court’s judgment in Standish v Standish marks a pivotal moment for how English Courts approach financial disputes on divorce, particularly in high-value cases. The case involved a £78 million transfer of assets from husband to wife before divorce, seemingly for tax planning purposes. The Court confirmed that such transfers do not automatically become […]

‘Too new to speak up’ – Mackrell calls out workplace culture failing young employees

June 26, 2025

New research revealing a significant generational gap in whistleblowing confidence among UK workers should serve as a wake-up call for employers, warns Mackrell LLP. A study conducted by charity Protect recently reported that younger employees (18-24) are the least confident demographic when it comes to raising concerns at work. Joanna Alexiou, Senior Associate at Mackrell […]

Alison Green recognised once again in Spear’s 500 as a top expert in family law

June 25, 2025

Mackrell LLP is proud to announce that Alison Green, Head of the Family and Relationship Team, has once again been recognised as a Top Recommended Expert in Family Law in the 2025 Spear’s 500 guide. This marks another year of continued recognition for both Alison and the Firm in the prestigious guide, which highlights the […]

Show up and win! Mackrell celebrates Senior Associate’s filmmaking success

June 13, 2025

Mackrell is celebrating the filmmaking success of Neil Emery, who has achieved film festival award success for his latest documentary film Show Up and Start: The Art and Life of Dorothy Ramsay. Not content with resting on his laurels, Neil has long enjoyed filming his fellwalking exploits in the Lake District alongside his busy day […]

When body language becomes workplace discrimination

June 2, 2025

A recent employment tribunal ruling, that of Mr R Watson v Roke Manor Research Ltd, has spotlighted a critical issue in today’s workplace: how unconscious behaviours, like sighs and exaggerated gestures, can cross the line into unlawful disability discrimination. The employment tribunal heard that Mr Watson, the claimant, struggled with timekeeping and focus at work […]

Should what happened in Vegas have stayed in Vegas – What to do if you regret a Vegas wedding

June 2, 2025

We have all done things we regret in life. For some, it might be something like a bad haircut, for others, it is eloping to Las Vegas (or anywhere else for that matter!) While it might have seemed romantic at the time to have your wedding officiated by an Elvis Presley impersonator before trying your […]

The Whistleblower Strikes Back: Tribunal Rules in Favour of NHS Worker After ‘Darth Vader’ Detriment

June 2, 2025

In the news this week is the story that “An NHS worker has been awarded almost £30,000 in compensation after being compared to Star Wars villain Darth Vader at work.” (BBC News). While it’s a gripping headline, the full story is, as you might expect, a little more complicated. Although the compensation was awarded recently, […]

Employment Rights Bill: Key changes ahead

April 28, 2025

On 10 October 2024, the Government introduced the long-awaited Employment Rights Bill (The Bill, delivering on Labour’s promise to legislate within 100 days. Billed as “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation”, the around 310-page Bill outlines over 30 significant reforms, with further detail to follow through consultation and secondary legislation. Most changes […]

Compliance with UK Employment Law: Why it’s vital for film and television production companies

April 28, 2025

Film and television production companies, like all businesses in the UK, must navigate the intricate landscape of employment law. The entertainment sector, however, presents unique challenges and opportunities in this regard. With an ever-evolving industry that involves a diverse workforce of actors, crew members, freelancers, and contractors, maintaining compliance with UK employment law is not […]

International child relocation – Legal considerations for separated couples

April 18, 2025

For English citizens who have married a foreign national or emigrated, relocating internationally with a child can present a complex set of legal challenges. Whether seeking to return to England with a child or move to another country, parents must overcome differing legal frameworks, jurisdictional conflicts, and parental consent requirements. If both parents do not […]

Mackrell welcomes senior solicitor to Litigation and Dispute Resolution team

April 9, 2025

Mackrell, a leading international law firm, is delighted to announce the addition of Mark Ovenell to the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. Mark qualified in 2002 and has over 20 years’ experience in pursuing and defending commercial litigation matters, in which he has covered a wide area of claims in the High Court and Appellate […]

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