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The cost of doing nothing: what Northern Ireland’s family businesses stand to lose without a succession plan
Family-owned firms sit at the heart of the local economy. When a business owner wants to exit, falls ill or dies, the absence of a succession plan could lead to significant...
Risks of overlooking disability in performance management
Roberta Ghiotto v Hawkwell House Hotel Limited 6009226/2024 The Claimant was employed as a Talent and Culture Coordinator. As well as performing general HR duties, she was...
What tougher social media rules could mean for Northern Ireland.
A major legal settlement involving social media platforms and allegations about the harm caused to children has renewed attention on a question that is increasingly difficult for...
Buying or Selling a Business in Northern Ireland
Buying or Selling a Business in Northern Ireland: A Legal Checklist Buying or selling a business is a significant milestone for both Buyer and Seller, and careful legal planning...
Ricky Gervais, Marriage and Inheritance Tax
Til Death (and Inheritance Tax) do us part Ricky Gervais, Marriage and Inheritance Tax: What Does It Mean for Couples in Northern Ireland? Ricky Gervais has recently made...
Key Employment Lessons from AB v GH Ltd [2026] EAT 155
Sexual Harassment at the Work Christmas Party The EAT decision in AB v GH Ltd [2026] EAT 155 involved claims by a female employee that after a workplace Christmas party, she had...
Winning but at what cost?
The recent reports surrounding the late Jack Charlton's 1966 World Cup winner's medal has brought an often-overlooked aspect of inheritance tax (IHT) into the public spotlight....