Partner David Bailey Completes Ironman Italy
David Bailey, partner and head of Healys Dispute Resolution and Banking & Finance, recently took part in Ironman Italy, completing the race in 12 hours, 8 minutes! Continue reading →
David Bailey, partner and head of Healys Dispute Resolution and Banking & Finance, recently took part in Ironman Italy, completing the race in 12 hours, 8 minutes! Continue reading →
Employment law has moved on in leaps and bounds since the bad old days of mass casual labour. However, as an Employment Tribunal (ET) decision showed, a large number of people still go to work every day without any clear idea of whether they are employed or self-employed, or any understanding of why that distinction matters (Hallsworth v NAM Global Ltd). Continue reading →
A word out of place can lead to the sacrifice of valuable legal rights and that is why it is vital to seek professional advice the moment a potential dispute looms on the horizon. The point was made by the case of a couple who faced a challenge to their ownership of two plots of land adjoining their home. Continue reading →
Healys Corporate Department recently worked with Bread Ahead, an artisan award winning bakery and baking school based in London.
Karen Lord, Partner & Head of the Corporate Department, and solicitor Charlie Pattihis worked with Matt Jones of Bread Ahead to launch the franchise and joint venture arrangement with a large family-run company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The deal involved negotiating a detailed development joint venture agreement and supporting franchise and commercial agreements. Continue reading →
When we were approached by long-standing client Bread Ahead, Matthew Jones asked us to advise him on launching Bread Ahead’s first franchise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Continue reading →
In this 4th edition of the Board Minute we catch up with Nic Tiong, Partner & Head of Asia Pacific. Nic qualified as a solicitor in 2015, having previously obtained a BSc Honours in Business Management from the University of Surrey, and an LLB Honours from the University of Law. Within 6 years, he was promoted to a Partner and leads the Asia Pacific desk. Continue reading →
When it comes to combating the modern scourge of unsolicited direct marketing calls, the law is not resting on its laurels. In one case, a claims management company that was responsible for millions of such calls received a six-figure financial penalty. Continue reading →
Maternity leave should be a period of joy and tranquillity but, all too often, it is marred by discrimination. As an Employment Tribunal (ET) decision showed, however, employers who treat new mothers unfavourably can expect to pay a high reputational and financial price. Continue reading →
As the UK strives towards a brave new world of net zero emissions, lifestyles have to change and there will inevitably be those who suffer inconvenience and financial loss. In a case on point, Britain’s first 24/7 zero emissions street survived a local resident’s High Court challenge. Continue reading →
Justice should not only be done but should be seen to be done. That phrase may be somewhat hackneyed but, as a High Court planning case showed, it is a golden rule that serves to root out even the appearance of bias in official decision-making. Continue reading →