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Merger or take-over: are you prepared?
Justin Cumberlege, from specialist healthcare law firm Hempsons, provides some guidance if you are considering a merger or being taken over by another practice.
Case Study: Vaultex UK Ltd v Bialas
The case of Vaultex UK Ltd v Bialas is a useful reminder of how tribunals can fall into the trap of substituting its own view of an appropriate sanction for that of the employer.
New rules for holiday pay
What do the Government’s new Employment Rights Regulations mean for employers calculating annual leave allowances? Rachel Levine explains.
Merson v Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust: lessons for employers
The case of Merson v Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust teaches employers not to act too swiftly when disciplining employees. Employment solicitor Rachel Levine examines the case.
Explained: the Provider Selection Regime for primary care services
The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) replaces the Public Procurement Regulations for the award of health care services contracts in England by commissioners. Justin Cumberlege explores the detail.
Hempsons LLP appoints 11 new junior equity partners
Health and social care specialists Hempsons LLP has announced the appointment of 11 new junior equity partners.
Visiting in care homes fundamental standard: CQC’s final guidance
CQC’s final guidance on visiting and accompanying in care homes has now been published for providers.
Is a Trial Period a Reasonable Adjustment?
What employers should note from the new EAT ruling
A summary of procurement updates from the past couple of weeks
The last couple of weeks has seen a number of updates in procurement law. This article highlights what these are.
Information Commissioners Office: data protection fining guidance
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new Data Protection Fining Guidance
HSJ Partnership Awards 2024: Best Legal Services Partnership with the NHS
Hempsons are proud to be part of the team to win the ‘Best Legal Services Partnership with the NHS’ award, alongside the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT). This award specifically shines a light on NHS projects that have utilised legal services to get results, whilst delivering value for money.
GP partnership changes and your premises
James Molloy, real estate specialist at Hempsons, explains the key premises elements to consider when there is a change to a GP partnership.
Omar v Epping Forest District Citizens Advice
The case of Omar v Epping Forest District Citizens Advice acts as a reminder for employers not to accept verbal resignations immediately, without giving thought to the circumstances of the verbal resignation.
Do you want to bid for NHS contracts?
Ross Clark provides a guide to the Provider Selection Regime for independent healthcare providers.