News & Articles
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Read moreWhat will Brexit mean for employment law?
Read moreIt is unlikely that the UK's decision to leave the EU will dramatically transform UK employment law, although we can expect some changes. What form those changes may take is unknown, as it will depend upon which party is in power following the EU exit. Jonathan Dale, head of …
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Read moreMeeting the MEES regulations: will your property be lawful?
Read moreFrom April 2018, a new minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) will apply to certain rented commercial buildings primarily affecting landlords, but also investors, lenders, developers and tenants. Meeting the prescribed minimum level of energy efficiency for non-domestic private rented property – currently EPC grade E - makes sense on many levels. …
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Read moreOffshore energy & the fishing industry: managing risks
Read moreIn addition to renewable energy generation, the marine environment is host to a number of other activities, many of which occasionally conflict with the activities of offshore renewable operators or those with cables on the sea bed – including the fishing industry. Andrew Oliver, head of our renewable energy group, looks …
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Offshore energy: Purchasing a transfer vessel – how to avoid common pitfalls
Read moreThe commissioning of a new build crew transfer vessel or the acquisition of a pre-owned vessel can be an exciting time for all concerned. However, as Andrew Oliver, head of our renewable energy team, points out, it pays to take proper legal advice to avoid common pitfalls whilst ensuring …
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Yorkshire 3 Peaks Success
Read moreOn Friday 6 June, Geoff Philips, Darren Hall, Terry Hope, Byron Swarbrick and Paul Newbon completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge as part of ABP's King George Dock centenary celebrations to raise funds for a much needed extra classroom for Marfleet Primary School. After a night under canvas, the …
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Wind Energy Network March 2017 issue
Read moreThe criminal courts have now had some 12 months experience of operating the new sentencing guidelines and it is clear they have done so with enthusiasm. The implementation of the guidelines came hot on the heels of the magistrates' courts being given unlimited sentencing power for fines; the combination of …
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Living Together – Managing Your Legal Rights
Read more2016 has seen a record number of people choosing to cohabit. Given that the legal rights of couples who live together is radically different from the law that applies to married couples – including disputes in the event of death or separation – it's important that you and your partner consider …
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Engaging workers on a self employed basis? Here's what you need to know
Read moreA growing number of companies are using self-employed workers to help fill gaps in the workforce and to cover different shift patterns. Whilst these workers offer a great degree of flexibility to suit the needs of the company, it is important not to blur the lines on self-employment. …
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All at sea? You can't afford to be
Read moreA raft of legislation applies to the provision and use of work equipment both on and off shore - and it's vital that those who supply such equipment are fully aware of their responsibilities, says Andrew Oliver, partner and head of renewable energy at Andrew Jackson. Whether working on land, …