News and Publications
Cross Border Restructuring and Insolvency Update - Newsflash May 2013
Friday 3rd May 2013The Court of Appeal has overturned the High Court's decision not to assist a foreign court under section 426 of the Insolvency Act 1986. more...
CIL Update #3 - 30th April 2013
Monday 29th April 2013Welcome to Ashfords' CIL update. We will be providing regular tips, news, Q&As, and advice on everything relating to the Community Infrastructure Levy. more...
CIL Update #2 - 19th April 2013
Thursday 18th April 2013Welcome to Ashfords' CIL update. We will be providing regular tips, news, Q&As, and advice on everything relating to the Community Infrastructure Levy. more...
Zero-hour contracts: fair or foul?
Wednesday 17th April 2013There have been a series of news stories lately which report that almost a quarter of Britain's major employers now recruit staff on zero-hours contracts. According to Government estimates, 23% of employers with more than 100 staff have adopted the flexible contract terms for at least some staff following a surge in the number of public sector services contracted out to private providers. more...
A matter of trust: the City banker sacked over discrimination claims against former firm
Wednesday 17th April 2013Trust and confidence is a staple requirement of any employment relationship (or any type of relationship for that matter). Latifa Bouabdillah's claims against Commerzbank, which the Employment Tribunal is currently grappling with highlights the question of, just what does that trust entail? more...
