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The BDBF Podcast: Lessons from history – 1997 vs 2027
Can Blair’s 1997 employment law reforms help the sector prepare for the seismic changes coming with the Employment Rights Act? In this episode of The
June 2, 2026 No Comments
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High Court considers legal advice privilege regarding intra-client communications
In Aabar Holdings SARL v Glencore plc EWHC 877 (Comm) the High Court found that legal advice privilege can apply to communications between internal members
May 28, 2026 No Comments
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The dangers of springing an “off the record” settlement discussion on an employee
The EAT’s recent decision in Tarbuc v Martello Piling Ltd clarifies the scope and limits of the protected conversation regime under s.111A of the Employment
May 28, 2026 No Comments
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Failure to dispel an employee’s confusion and offering sham alternatives meant redundancy dismissal was unfair
The Employment Tribunal’s reserved judgment in Crawford-Thomas v Collinson (Central Services) Limited offers a useful reminder that a genuine business case for redundancy is not,
May 28, 2026 No Comments
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Employer who reneged on CEO’s promise about share options must pay ex-employee £442,000
In Dixon v GlobalData plc the High Court awarded a former employee approximately £442,000 in equitable compensation after his employer reneged on assurances that his
May 28, 2026 No Comments
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Victims and Courts Act 2026: Future changes to NDA prohibitions receive Royal Assent
On 29 April 2026, the Victims and Courts Act 2026 was given Royal Assent, sealing it in final form and securing the protections intended to
May 28, 2026 No Comments
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Claire Dawson speaking at ELA Annual Conference 2026
On 21 May 2026, BDBF Partner Claire Dawson will be speaking at the ELA Annual Conference in London. Her session, entitled “Unfair Dismissal post 1
May 13, 2026 No Comments
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Doyle’s Guide 2026
BDBF has been ranked in the top tier by Doyle’s Guide 2026 as one of London’s leading employee-focused employment law firms. Managing Partner Gareth Brahams
May 13, 2026 No Comments
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Employment Rights Act 2025: Consultation launched on non-disclosure agreement prohibitions
Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, employers will be prohibited from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent disclosure of information relating to harassment or discrimination.
April 28, 2026 No Comments
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Withdrawing job offers: why “subject to” does not mean risk-free
In Kankanalapalli v Loesche Energy Systems Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirmed that a binding contract may be formed before employment starts. Standard conditions
April 28, 2026 No Comments
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TUPE under review: what employers need to know about the Government’s Call for Evidence
The Department for Business and Trade has launched a wide-ranging review of the TUPE regulations. Employers have until 1 July 2026 to make their voices
April 28, 2026 No Comments
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Employment Rights Act 2025: second consultation launched on trade union access rights
On 8 April 2026, the Government published its response to the completed consultation on the new rights of trade unions to access workplaces, as well
April 28, 2026 No Comments
