Adrian Fryer
A new clause in the Employment Rights Bill has been proposed, which could mark a major shift in how employers manage allegations of harassment and discrimination.
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Richard Riley
Richard Riley joined Bermans in March 2025 and is a Partner and Head of Commercial. We spoke to him to learn more about him and his work.
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Mike Carter joined Bermans in January 2025 and is a Partner in our Litigation team. We spoke to him to learn more about him and his work.
Bermans have recently created a new practice area – ‘Creditor Services’ – this will allow Bermans to satisfy all clients’ recovery needs from one specialist practice area.
Continue ReadingAt Bermans, we continue to support our chosen charities – OnSide Youth Zones (The Hive and Mahdlo) as well as The Beacon Counselling Trust/Paul’s Place.
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Megan Boyle
This article looks at the grounds for director disqualification as well as the legal framework that governs these processes and what directors should do if facing disqualification, empowering directors to better navigate their responsibilities and potential challenges.
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Nikhil Mehan
If you are a business owner and still see cyber threats as “just an IT issue,” it’s time for a rethink. The UK Government and the National Cyber Security Centre has recently released a Cyber Governance Code of Practice (the Code) — and it’s aimed squarely at the boardroom.
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Jobeth Copping-Barrett
Planning for the future is a crucial aspect of managing a business. As a business owner, the decisions you make today will impact the security and prosperity of your enterprise and your family in the years to come. This article delves into the essential legal topics you need to consider when crafting your future planning strategy, including Wills, Trusts, and probate.
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Elizabeth Wilkinson
We have noticed an increase recently in instructions from clients who own shares in private companies and who for a variety of reasons want to leave and sell their shares but find this difficult to achieve.
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The recent high-profile cyber breaches at Marks & Spencer, the Co-operative Group, and the Legal Aid Agency underscore the risks that even large, well-resourced organisations face in managing personal data. These incidents also demonstrate the importance of maintaining not only effective security measures, but also robust breach response plans, as required by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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