The Trust Registration Service (TRS) is the Government’s register of Trusts, which is part of a wider strategy to prevent Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. Initially set up in 2017,…
A Guide to HMRC’s Trust Registration Service for Trustees
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Covert Recordings at Work: Should You Record a Redundancy or Dismissal Meeting?
Facing redundancy or dismissal is often one of the most stressful experiences in working life. It is natural to want clarity – and to ensure that what is said in…
Workplace non-disclosure agreements: what they cover, what they cannot, and what is changing
Few employment law topics have evolved as quickly in recent years as the non-disclosure agreement, or NDA. Once a quietly drafted provision in a settlement document, the NDA has become…
Mixed-Use Property and the Renters’ Rights Act
Mixed-use properties (buildings that combine commercial premises with residential accommodation) are a familiar feature of the UK’s towns and high streets. The flat above the shop, the office with a…
Unfair Dismissal
On 16 December 2025, the Government changed the rules on the period of time an employee can claim unfair dismissal. The Employment Rights Bill has passed. Assuming Royal Assent before…
What Is Leasehold? A Guide Under UK Law
In the UK, owning property doesn’t always mean owning the land it sits on. That’s where leasehold comes in – a form of property ownership that’s been under increasing scrutiny…
Grandparents’ Rights When Estranged from a Child: What Are Your Options?
At Spire Solicitors LLP, we often speak to grandparents who find themselves in the heartbreaking position of being estranged from their adult child and, as a result, cut off from…
Spire Solicitors LLP Announces Appointment of Jo Tinson to the Membership
Spire Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of Jo Tinson to the Membership of the firm, marking a significant milestone in her distinguished legal career and a notable…
Make Time for Time Off
With summer in full swing, now’s the perfect time for employers to take stock – not just of who’s on holiday, but of who isn’t. Despite the sunshine, many employees…
Why Honesty Pays: The Costly Consequences of Withholding Information When Selling Your Home
Buying a home is one of life’s biggest investments — but when sellers keep secrets, it can lead to costly consequences. A recent High Court ruling over a £32 million…
Working Time Regulations – The Essentials
Regulations limiting the amount of time an employee can work every week were brought into force through The Working Time Regulations 1998. This regulation was subsequently amended by the Working…
Spire Solicitors – Mad about the Will
With Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy hitting cinemas, fans are catching up with the much-loved heroine as she navigates life as a single mother following the loss of Mark…
