In the latest edition of Ashfords' business bulletin, we advise how businesses can prevent compulsory strike offs and how firms can protect themselves against 'team moves'. We also share a guide which outlines the necessary steps employers should take against sexual harassment under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, and set out practical steps for organisations to minimise risks when dealing with subject access requests.
In addition to this, we highlight six training sessions that Ashfords can deliver to support you and your business - please get in touch if you'd like to arrange a session.
Pink Floyd legend, David Gilmour, has been unable to sell his £10m seafront mansion because of an administrative error which means that he is not actually the owner of it. It transpires that it is owned by the Crown.
This articles explores the power that Companies House has to strike off a company from the register and what this means in terms of assets being transferred to the Crown, advises how businesses can prevent compulsory strike offs and highlights the routes to restore a company and recover its assets.
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A team move typically refers to a group of employees, usually led by a senior employee or partner, leaving to join another firm – the effects of such moves can be particularly damaging to firms. In this article, we advise on the steps to minimise the risk of such events or the impacts caused by them.
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Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that can harm both employees and the organisational culture. Under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, employers are legally obligated to take reasonable steps to prevent, address, and resolve sexual harassment. In our guide, we have outlined the necessary steps employers should take to ensure they are legally compliant.
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Subject access requests are becoming an increasing area of concern for many organisations, with errors in dealing with requests potentially leading to serious consequences. To minimise the risk, and consequences of mistakes, data controllers should establish and follow a robust process for receiving, processing, and responding to subject access requests. In our guide, we set out some practical steps to minimise risks when dealing with these requests.
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At Ashfords we can support your business by delivering a number of training sessions:
- Professional negligence in accountancy - best practice and top tips for avoiding claims
- The early rumblings of a dispute - what you need to know about protecting yourself long before lawyers are involved
- Fixed Recoverable Costs Regime
- Credit control and debt recovery best practice
- Protecting your client's business from threats - acting quickly when an exiting employee/shareholder/director sets up in competition
- Mediation - is it worth it for clients and how does it work?
If you'd like to arrange training or require further information on any of the above sessions, please contact Anusheh Burcher.
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Andrew Perkins
Partner and Head of Commercial Disputes
+44 (0)1392 334112 a.perkins@ashfords.co.uk View more
