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Following Tesco's recent Supreme Court defeat regarding its 'fire and rehire' strategy, Foot Anstey employment Partner Patrick Howarth has been featured across the media providing expert analysis. Patrick's commentary, which explores the broader implications of this case for employers and HR teams, has been highlighted in: 📄City AM: https://bit.ly/3zmo8aQ 📄Retail Times: https://bit.ly/3XN6zdz 📄HR Magazine: https://bit.ly/3MNpyy8 In this significant ruling, while Usdaw, the union representing Tesco employees, secured a notable victory, Patrick underscores that employers retain the right to amend employment contracts, provided the proper processes are followed.

📣 Stop Press 📣 Networking in Bristol on 3 October 6-8pm and we’d love to see you there! Thanks to Foot Anstey who are hosting the event, come and learn practical useful insights into how to navigate your relationship with that work colleague you find a bit tricky. We ALL have one, and let’s face it we have all been someone else’s tricky person at some point or other. We’ll take a light hearted look at some very practical strategies to make things go smoother and you feel lighter about the whole thing. 🍰 And you’ll enjoy a friendly vibe, drinks and snacks - perfect! Here’s what someone said about the last event. ‘I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed last night. You and Lucy put on an awesome, inclusive, welcoming, informative event. You had everyone at ease and made networking so easy and actually enjoyable.’ ⭐️ Networking? Enjoyable? Easy? Surely not! But yes - we’re here to demonstrate that is absolutely possible. Tickets are being snapped up but there are still some left, and we’d love to see you there. Ticket details are in the comments 👇 And as ever thank you to Donorfy and Charisma Charity Recruitment for partnering on these events and making them happen. Look forward to seeing you there. #Networking #bristol #LeadershipDevelopment

Our Trading Bulletin brings together the key legal updates that need to be on your radar. From the latest financial services guidance to new health and safety rulings - we recap what's been happening in the last few months. Find out more: https://loom.ly/C8Fok7U

🎉We're thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Insider Media South West Property Law Firm of the Year 2024! 🎉 John Catchpole, Partner in Foot Anstey's Commercial Property team, said: 🎤"This recognition is testament to the hard work, dedication and expertise of our amazing property and developer sector specialists. "Our entry this year showcases the seamless collaboration of our Banking, Finance and Real Estate experts and the complexity, scale and value of our projects – not just in terms of the contribution that Foot Anstey and our clients make to UK productivity, but also the wider value of supporting the transition to net zero and enabling the success of our communities. "Thank you to our clients for their trust and partnership – it's an honour to be recognised alongside such outstanding firms."

Heroes in the skies! Starting off our second season of The Power of Good, Partner, Anna Phillips & Senior Associate, Marina Leigh are joined by Charles Hackett, CEO of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, just in time for #AirAmbulanceWeek! They dive into the incredible work of air ambulance services up and down the country, as well as explore how DSAA themselves got started and how they continue to save lives every day. Plus, hear how air ambulances are driving clinical innovation and transforming emergency care! Listen to their inspiring conversation: https://loom.ly/ApehO-8

🚀 Applications are NOW OPEN for our Vacation Schemes! 🌟 Ready to kickstart your legal career? Our Vacation Schemes offer you the chance to gain invaluable experience, work alongside leading professionals, and see what life is really like at Foot Anstey. The week culminates in an Assessment Day where successful individuals will be offered a Training Contract. 📅 Don’t miss out—apply and take the next step towards a dynamic and rewarding career. 🔗 Find out more and apply here: https://loom.ly/IPmi_So #SeriouslyAmbitous #VacationScheme

🌟 Celebrating Our Newly Qualified Associates! 🌟 We are excited to announce that Billy Blackall, Chloe-Ann Roberts-Hawkey, Clara Pike-Siew, Ffion Davies, Greg Humphries, Jake Christopherson, Lauren Donnison, Oliver Toomey, Eloise Maysavi, Kieran Grainger and Lauren Rebuck have officially qualified as associates and will be continuing their legal careers with us at Foot Anstey! We can't wait to see the amazing impact they will make in their new roles. A huge congratulations to each of you for your hard work and dedication! 🎉 It was fun to celebrate you all in style with an afternoon tea 🍰 #SeriouslyAmbitious #legalcareers #futureoflaw

Read Ashley Avery, Paolo Sbuttoni, and Rachel Griffith's article in Computing on the complexities and risks associated with facial recognition technology (FRT). From understanding the purpose and mechanics of FRT to evaluating data protection and governance, the article provides a practical guide on issues to consider when implementing this technology. FRT is increasingly common in retail and consumer facing industries, but is prevalent across all sectors, making this a must read for those adopting its use. https://bit.ly/3Z94Z6R

The UK Intellectual Property Office has recently launched IP Advance. This new financial support scheme is aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses to better understand and manage their IP. Find out the level of support available and the eligibility criteria in our update: https://bit.ly/3MxCs3o