BDBF Partner Polly Rodway has been nominated for the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2027. Polly leads the firm’s dedicated Investigations and Mediation practice.
Specialist employment and partnership law boutique BDBF welcomes Isabella Milnes-James as an associate. Isabella advises both employees and employers on the full range of employment
On 30 October 2026, the Equality Act 2010 will be amended to provide that employers must not permit third parties to harass their staff. Employers
On 30 October 2026, independent trade unions gain a powerful new right to request access to workplaces for certain purposes and to communicate with an
Under the Employment Rights Act 2025 from 1 January 2027 employers will be required to provide a prescribed written statement to new and existing workers
Last month we reported on the Government’s detailed plans for reforming the flexible working framework. From Autumn 2027, new rules will prescribe the process that
On 12 October 2026, a new consultation on proposals for reform of the whistleblowing framework was published. Views are sought on significant reforms to the
On 14 October 2026, the Government launched a new consultation on proposals for reforming the employment status framework and improving protections for the self-employed. What
In Patricia Kirkland v Hawthorn Education Services the EAT confirmed that when considering compensation following a finding of unfair dismissal the employer has the burden
BDBF Partner Claire Dawson will be attending and moderating a panel at the ABA 20th Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference in Washington, DC (4–7
For the 13th year running, BDBF has been ranked Band 1 for Employment: Senior Executive by Chambers UK in their 2027 Guide. Six of our
BDBF further expands its employment practice with the appointments of Mimosa Canneti and Izzy Davis. BDBF, the specialist employment and partnership law boutique, is pleased
