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• Branch Austin McCormick’s support for Resolution’s Vision for Family Justice

  Branch Austin McCormick stand together with Resolution in the promotion of their Annual Awareness Week 2023. Resolution works to raise awareness of family law issues and the benefits of constructive and non-confrontational approaches to family disputes. Resolution’s Annual Awareness Week takes place from 27 November to t 1 December. To…

• Leasehold and Freehold Bill – Should I extend my Lease now?

  As announced in King’s Speech, the Government are pushing through changes that will affect leasehold property. The Leasehold and Freehold Bill will ban leaseholds for new houses but not new flats in England and Wales and increase the standard lease extension period to 990 years. Whether you proceed to extend…

• Protecting the business founder – How and why it is important to do so once the money is there.

  It has been a long struggle, but you are finally on your way. After years of effort, putting the fledgling business you founded before you and often your family, with low and sometimes no pay, and none of the benefits you may have received from an outside job, it is…

• New duty for employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

  On Thursday 26 October 2023, Royal Assent was given to the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023. This new Act will make substantial changes to employment law, with 3 major changes coming into effect in October 2024: a) All employers will have a duty to…

• Balancing the Interests of Founder Shareholders and Investors: The Art of Getting a Shareholders’ Agreements Right

  Starting and growing a business brings with it many challenges, including managing the delicate balance between the sometimes competing interests of founder shareholders and investors. Striking this balance is vital for long-term success of the business. Shareholders’ agreements play a pivotal role in defining the rules and responsibilities of shareholders,…

• The Republic of Vanuatu – in the Court of Appeal – State Immunity

  Branch Austin McCormick is acting for the government of the Republic of Vanuatu (Republic), a nation of seventy nine Pacific islands, in a legal battle over the sale of its fishing quota of Jack Mackerel which it claims was corruptly awarded to a Panamanian registered company,  Unimed Glory S.A. (Unimed).

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  Branch Austin McCormick welcome international dispute lawyer Eugene Matveichuk

    Leading London Law Firm Branch Austin McCormick has welcomed new Partner Eugene Matveichuk to its Dispute Resolution team effective from 1st September, 2022. The full-service firm, which is based in Mayfair, advises high net worth individuals and corporate clients on…

• Change of name announcement

  We are delighted to announce our new name following the addition of Joseph McCormick as a partner of the firm. With effect from 10 May 2022, our firm will be known as Branch Austin McCormick. The change in name is in recognition that Joseph’s practice, background and expertise will further enhance the continued…