Leathes Prior Solicitors

Ed Savory, an Associate in the Franchising Team, attended the British Franchise Association (BFA) London & South East Affiliate (i.e. Professional Advisers) Forum on 19 April 2012. The purpose of the Affiliate Forums is to share information between professionals advising within the Franchise Sector, discuss current market trends and debate certain “hot” topics.

At the...

The EAT (HHJ McMullen QC) has Quashie v Stringfellows Restaurants Limited reversed an employment tribunal's decision dismissing an Unfair Dismissal claim on the grounds that the lap dancer Claimant was not an employee.

Miss Quashie worked under a standard industry contract where the dancer is considered to be self employed. Patrons of the club would put ‘heavenly...

LP's mediation-1st and employmentor teams are to run a three day Certificate in Internal Mediation course, accredited by OCN Eastern Region. This commercially focused course has been designed for senior executives and HR professionals.

Learn essential skills to resolve workplace conflict, improve internal relationships and avoid costly disputes...

The Partners of Leathes Prior are delighted to announce that Paula Lawn , currently Associate within the firm’s Employment team, has accepted their invitation to join the Partnership with effect from 1 May 2012.

Paula chose a career in Law after working for a number of different organisations from the Royal Air Force through to Norwich Union. She studied Law as a mature student...