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GDPR Compliance Programmes – 12 months down the track, time to consider a review

29 May 2019 The GDPR became effective in all EU member states and in the European Economic Area (EEA) jurisdictions on 25 May 2018, introducing a new harmonised data protection compliance regime. A company’s failure to comply... READ

Has your child been refused admission to their first choice Secondary School?

If so we may be able to help… There are two ways to challenge admission to Secondary School: The School Admissions Appeal Tribunal The Exceptional Circumstances Body 1. The School Admissions Appeal Tribunal An... READ

An overview of the grounds for divorce in Northern Ireland

16 April 2019 There has been much talk in the press recently about the problems facing those couples who want to seek a divorce but who do not want to embark on an adversarial process of issuing... READ

The value of break clauses in a commercial lease

With the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union looming on the horizon, surrounded by a storm of disagreement and the risk of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit, uncertainty remains a constant for businesses located... READ

Case of teacher gives guidance on suspending staff

08 April 2019 The question whether an employer should suspend an employee can unfortunately arise in any workplace, whether it is a small business, charity or public sector organisation. In a recent case heard in England –... READ

What is Judicial Review?

02 April 2019 Guidance on the grounds on which the decision of a public body may be challenged by way of judicial review and the means by which this might be funded. What is Judicial Review? Judicial... READ

Cycling accidents: What to do and how to claim…

The popularity of cycling has increased significantly over the past number of years with many recalling the Giro D’Italia gracing the road of Northern Ireland in 2014 and the Gran Fondo recently completing its... READ

Regulatory Breach? Trading Standards Service Investigation?

What happens when Trading Standards Service Investigate your Business? The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations came into force on 26 May 2008, implementing the EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and apply to all... READ

Recovering loss arising from a negligent survey when purchasing a property?

Picture the scenario: a prospective purchaser has instructed a surveyor to prepare a report. The report shows that the property is structurally sound and the purchaser purchases the property on the strength of the... READ

How insurance can insulate you from legal costs

Starting and indeed running a business can be both rewarding and challenging in these uncertain times. There are many legal and other pitfalls that can beset a growing business, including non-payment of a debt... READ