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Youth Mobility – the future of European visa travel?
11/04/2025
With talk of expanding the Youth Mobility Scheme and a proposal from the European Commission, this blog explores what this could mean for young travellers and workers from the UK and EU.
Financial distress in the higher education sector presents significant legal and economic challenges
10/04/2025
Universities are facing the same pressures as other businesses – higher borrowing costs, increasing wages, and rising prices from suppliers – while also seeing stagnant or declining revenues.
Burness Paull advises Icen Risk on strategic investment by Zurich Insurance Group
10/04/2025
Burness Paull was pleased to advise Icen Risk, a leading specialist M&A insurer, on a significant strategic investment by global insurance company Zurich Insurance Group.
Top tips for implementing and managing effective neonatal care procedures
08/04/2025
The Neonatal Care Leave and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2025 provides parents with a new entitlement of to up to 12 weeks’ leave and pay whilst their child requires neonatal care.
Expansion of Right to Work checks: What you need to know
04/04/2025
This blog discusses the UK government's tougher stance on immigration compliance, particularly around right to work checks.
Return to Sender! A reminder of the importance to respect employees’ wishes
03/04/2025
This blog addresses a case of harassment, discrimination, and victimisation in the workplace, specifically focusing on a recent case.
UK Government publishes first statement of changes in 2025
02/04/2025
The government has outlined key updates to immigrations rules in the first Statement of Changes in 2025.
What’s next for food & drink sector regulation? Key changes to be aware of
01/04/2025
The food and drink industry has seen a number of challenges and changes in recent years, and the outlook for the rest of 2025 is no different.
Burness Paull promotes five lawyers to partner
01/04/2025
Burness Paull has promoted five of its lawyers to partner as the firm prepares for further growth in key areas and continues to invest in developing homegrown talent.
Sponsor Licence Guidance: Essentials of sponsoring a worker
01/04/2025
In this article, we outline invaluable sponsor licence guidance to help you understand what’s involved in sponsoring a worker.
Trade union and industrial relations: Key changes under the Employment Rights Bill
01/04/2025
Guidance for employers on the updated proposed changes to trade union and industrial action laws under the Employment Rights Bill.
At the sharp end
27/03/2025
Brand owners who hold cloned UK trade marks to take immediate steps to ensure their marks are used in the UK (or the EU) before 31st December 2025.
Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 - A(s)sign of opportunities to come!
26/03/2025
The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 comes into force on 1 April 2025, changing how security is taken over moveable assets in Scotland – bringing new opportunities for lenders and borrowers.
Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023: Some very welcome reform for fund finance transactions
26/03/2025
The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 (the “MT(S)A”) comes into force on 1 April 2025 and changes how fixed security over moveable property is taken in Scotland.
Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023: The new statutory pledge
26/03/2025
The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 (the “MTSA”) comes into force on 1 April 2025 and changes how security is taken over moveable assets in Scotland.
Courts provide guidance on “reasonability” in compensation on termination recovery
25/03/2025
A new decision from the Privy Council has provided some guidance on the limits of provisions around the recovery of supply chain costs upon termination for convenience or employer default.
Intergenerational (un)fairness in pensions – can we improve outcomes for Gen Z?
24/03/2025
The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has released a report on the unique challenges faced by Gen Z in planning for retirement.
Knowing where you stand is key for agricultural businesses navigating IHT changes
19/03/2025
The inheritance tax (IHT) changes scheduled to be introduced in April 2026 are far reaching and of concern to all business owners, but none more so than those in the agricultural industry.
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