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2025 in review: International arbitration
Francesca Parker
20 September 2021
"Was it something I said?” Whistleblowing at work
You may be surprised to learn that, without realising it, you may be a whistleblower. If you are a manager, you could easily come across a situation in which you are expected to manage (or even dismiss) a whistleblower, without anyone warning you of the dangers.
17 September 2021
What rights do employees accused of bullying have?
Employers have a duty to take reasonable care of the health and safety of their staff and this includes those facing such allegations, says Bina Patel
19 July 2021
Disciplining an employee for posting racist comments online
We have seen examples of people being ‘outed’ for posting racist comments online by individual bystanders who have been able to find their LinkedIn profiles and then contact relevant employers calling for the employee in question to lose their job. Unfortunately, this is nothing new. But what can an organisation do in these circumstances, if it wants to demonstrate that it stands against racism and discrimination?
15 July 2021
Law firm partner’s profit share allocation was a reasonable exercise of discretion
Most disputes between partners of professional services firms are settled either through confidential negotiations or arbitration. A public resolution of the matter through a full hearing and reported judgment is a rare occurrence. A recent example of such a case involving an ex-partner of a law firm is a useful reminder that it is difficult to challenge profit share or bonus decisions as an irrational exercise of discretion.
12 July 2021
Regulatory compliance, trust and confidence in the financial services sector
In a case that attracted national media coverage and emphasises the crucial importance of regulatory compliance and the highest standards of professional conduct in the financial services sector, the High Court dismissed a breach of contract claim brought by an investment manager.