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• Legal 500 2025 rankings

  Branch Austin McCormick is excited to announce that our commercial litigation and family teams have been ranked in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 directory. The litigation team brings a wealth of expertise and were praised for offering a “deep bench of efficient and effective lawyers”. Our family lawyers,…

• Claiming sexual harassment in the workplace

  Sexual harassment in the workplace has been unlawful in the civil sphere for decades. Fortunately, in recent years, more and more people, predominantly women have felt emboldened enough to come forward and raise the issue with prosecutors or within their workplace. That said, and however far we have come in…

• Bank of mum and dad – gift or loan to buy a property?

  The “Bank of Mum and Dad” has become a common source of funding for children buying their first homes in the UK. However, this informal arrangement can lead to legal and financial complexities. We outline key considerations for parents and children involved in such arrangements and are experienced in advising…

• Misrepresentation

  Misrepresentation occurs when a false statement of fact is made by one party to another party, inducing the other party to enter into a contract. This can have significant legal consequences. We have dealt with many cases where misrepresentation is in issue. For a claim to be successful the untruthful…

• Case study -sponsorship and skilled worker visa

  Background information A UK company providing senior care in London was struggling to find workers. They identified a suitable candidate for the role of care worker who was residing abroad, a national of Pakistan. They required a work visa sponsored by the company in order to take this role in…

• Gross Misconduct dismissals

  Gross misconduct is behaviour so serious that it breaches the fundamental trust between employer and employee, usually justifying immediate dismissal without notice. Examples include: Theft or fraud Violence or aggression Serious breaches of health and safety It is important to note that what constitutes gross misconduct can vary depending on…

• Good leaver and bad leaver clauses

  Good leaver and bad leaver provisions are contractual terms that determine the consequences for an employee’s shareholding when leaving a company for whatever reason. These provisions are typically found in shareholders’ agreements, employment contracts, and employee share option plans. They are designed to protect the company’s interests and incentivise employee…

• Company law update

  Companies House has just published its business plan which includes an outline of what it plans to deliver from April 2024 to March 2025. The plan details Companies House’s strategic goals, key activities, targets and financial forecasts.. The business plan includes an outline of what Companies House plans to deliver…