Fox Williams’ Stephen Sidkin considers what the imposition of tariffs, as well as the imposition of retaliatory tariffs, could mean for suppliers and distributors and principals and agents. Tariffs are in
A growing trend for those seeking to exit their businesses, rather than sell to a competitor they have battled for years, is to sell it to those who have helped
As many parts of retail remain under pressure, the use of RTV – return to vendor – is on the rise. But what does this mean for principals and agents?
Rebecca Facey, a Real Estate legal director, and Stephen Sidkin, a commercial law partner at Fox Williams LLP, cover the legal issues involved with opening a pop-up store. Pop-ups are a
Stephen Sidkin, a commercial law partner at Fox Williams LLP, discusses the various issues concerning agency agreements. Agency agreements can be written or unwritten. There is no requirement under English law
Fox Williams will hold its annual agentlaw seminar at 6.30pm on Tuesday 6 February 2024 at its offices at 10 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AF. This year the seminar will cover
John Dormer, Share Incentives Director at The RM2 Partnership, discusses employee ownership. Employees, businesses and the wider economy can benefit from employee ownership, as it promises to improve staff retention and
Terminating an agency, distribution, or supply agreement? Stephen Sidkin, a partner at Fox Williams LLP, and Jess Howard, an associate, discuss how you can easily get it wrong and why
Steven Mather, a business law solicitor and partner with Nexa Law, advises on minimum wage legislation. In June 2023, the Government “named and shamed” over 200 firms for failing to pay
Tina Chander, head of Employment Law at Midlands law firm Wright Hassall, discusses managing employee bereavement. Dealing with an employee who has lost a loved one is inevitable, but it can
Katarina Morgan, a solicitor in the Commercial Litigation Department at Taylor Walton, discusses the important difference between cancelling and terminating a contract. It is important that suppliers and customers assess their
Tina Chander, head of Employment Law at Midlands law firm Wright Hassall, discusses zero-hours contracts. Zero-hours employment contracts have received a lot of negative press over the years, with many claiming
Anna Illingworth from Rowberry Morris Solicitors on why Christmas parties and gifts can be a headache for employers. Although we’re heading for the first Christmas in many years unblighted by Covid, employers
Anna Bithrey, a solicitor in the Employment Law team at Taylor Walton, discusses why lying on a CV matters. According to a 2017 YouGov study, 10% of British people openly confess
Nicola Cockerill, senior associate at Buckles Solicitors, focuses on the legality and feasibility of prohibiting visible tattoos in the workplace. The popularity of tattoos in the UK shows little sign of
The enforceability of non-compete restrictions after an agency, distribution, or franchise agreement has come to an end can be an important factor in deciding how to proceed in many situations. With
Ecommerce law expert Lauren McKee covers the main considerations for small businesses when utilising influencer marketing. Using well-known personalities for marketing campaigns is potentially lucrative. However, many businesses are unaware of
Karen Mason, co-founder and real estate partner, and Alex Pelopidas, finance partner, both from specialist real estate law firm Newmanor Law, address the complex situation that many landlords and tenants
Tina Chander, head of the employment law team at Wright Hassall, discusses whether the heatwaves are making it too hot to work. Whilst a spot of UK summer sun might sound
There are many misconceptions about how to effectively manage pregnancy and maternity leave in the workplace. What is or isn’t acceptable behaviour? What are the employer’s responsibilities, and in turn,
Alec Colson, a partner and Head of Employment Law at law firm Taylor Walton, covers what businesses need to know about taking on an apprentice. With series 16 of ‘The Apprentice’
