It is important that employers have a clear understanding of their obligations towards whistleblowers in the workplace. It is equally important to understand that their status as whistleblowers does not make them untouchable. The law is clear: Employers will be liable for automatic unfair dismissal if they dismiss an employee because they have made protected disclosures. They could also face claims if they subject a whistleblower to a detriment on the ground that they have made a protected disclosure.
The rise of remote work post-COVID-19 is arguably the most radical shift in working patterns since the advent of email. Many employees now value flexibility as much as pay. But this flexibility comes with a trade-off – reduced visibility.
The words “redundancy” and “restructuring” carry very different connotations. Redundancy often implies cutbacks and job loss. Restructuring, on the other hand, sounds strategic and forward-looking.
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We currently have a vacancy for a senior commercial and property litigation solicitor, at Partner/Senior Associate level based in our Liverpool office.
A client following is an advantage but not a requirement. More important attributes are a network of business/professional contacts in the Merseyside area in particular, and the personality and ambition to develop their brand and the Bermans brand further and to play a role in the continued growth of the practice.
For a non-partner there would be excellent opportunities for promotion to partnership.
The successful applicant is likely to have 8 or more years’ PQE and will have experience of both general commercial litigation and commercial property litigation. They will run their own caseload and will act for SMEs in a wide range of sectors, institutional clients in the financial sector and commercial property owners and funders.
The commercial litigation work will typically include shareholder and partnership disputes; warranty claims and other claims arising from business sales; professional negligence actions; contested insurance claims; and a variety of contract disputes.
Property litigation work will typically include contested lease renewals, dilapidations claims and a wide range of other disputes involving the sale, purchase and leasing of property.
There will be some managerial responsibilities with 1-2 other members of the team being based in the Liverpool office at any given time.
Home/remote working is permitted for up to 2 days a week. Salaries are competitive and there is a firm-wide bonus scheme in place for all our fee earners. Our package includes a number of other contractual benefits.
Benefits:
27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
A referral bonus (if you introduce someone into the business)
Bonus Scheme
Health cash plan – Paycare (eligible after successful completion of probation)
Pension plan (with the option of salary sacrifice)
Cycle to work scheme (eligible after successful completion of probation)
Access to a wellness web app – Leafyard
Travel pass (eligible after successful completion of probation)
We are looking for a full time legal secretary based in our Liverpool office, who will be responsible for the completion of various dictations and secretarial tasks.
Position: Legal Secretary
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Liverpool office
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9am-5:30pm
Friday 9am-5pm
Salary: Depending on experience
The ideal candidate will:
Be familiar with BigHand;
Be familiar with Proclaim (desirable)
Type letters, legal documents, bills, emails;
Deal with emailed instructions from Partners, solicitors and fee earners;
Diary management;
Work well as part of team;
Have a good telephone manner.
Use initiative.
Benefits:
27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
A referral bonus (if you introduce someone into the business)
Health cash plan – Paycare (eligible after successful completion of probation)
Pension plan (with the option of salary sacrifice)
Cycle to work scheme (eligible after successful completion of probation)
Access to a wellness web app – Leafyard
Travel pass (eligible after successful completion of probation)
If your contract of employment contains restrictive covenants, we can review the covenants and advise on their enforceability. This is particularly important for senior employees considering a move from their current role.
David Crank joined Bermans in August 2025 and is a Solicitor and Head of Licensing.
David leads Bermans licensing offering. He advises leisure and hospitality clients across England, Scotland and Wales — including hotel and restaurant chains and sports clubs — on premises licensing for alcohol and entertainment.
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David Crank joined Bermans in August 2025 and is a Solicitor and Head of