Working with Employers: How Bellevue Law Can Help

How Bellevue Law can help employers.
Extensive experience representing some of the world’s biggest employers, coupled with a human approach. Bellevue Law’s expert practitioners combine years of experience at international firms with a highly personal, cost-effective service.  Founder Florence Brocklesby and colleagues Pauline McArdle, Leigh Edgar, and Victoria Misselbrook talk about the firm’s unique business model, and how their experience in
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Sexual Misconduct in the Post #MeToo Era: What it Means for Regulated Industries

What misconduct means for regulated industries in the post MeToo era.
Until fairly recently, allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace were often brushed under the carpet or accepted as something commonplace and to be expected. 2017’s watershed #MeToo moment has changed all of that. Not only do people feel more empowered to speak out about such abuse, but also what was once considered a private
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Three Things to Consider If You Are Facing Redundancy

If you're facing redundancy, Bellevue Law are here to help.
Even if it’s not entirely unexpected, being selected for redundancy can provoke a strong emotional response. Perhaps the decision feels unfair – or even personal. Or, conversely, perhaps it feels like an unexpected bonus.   In some circumstances, you might question whether you have been selected for a discriminatory reason (for example, if you’ve recently
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International Arbitration: Why Bellevue Law?

We receive consistent praise for the quality of our lawyers, the calibre of our advice, and our rigorous commitment to achieving our clients’ goals. Arbitration specialists Alexandra Key and Oliver Stokes explain how Bellevue Law is the perfect fit for those looking for a cost-effective, agile firm to handle an international arbitration matter. What is International
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Are NDAs Exploitative?

Are NDAs exploitative? Our blog explores.
If you’ve listened to the news recently, you’ve probably heard the term ‘NDA’ more than once. Once a fairly uncontroversial, commonplace mechanism, confidentiality agreements – also known as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) – have become synonymous with sexual harassment cases (particularly in the wake of #MeToo) and exploitation. In this blog, we’ll discuss how NDAs work,
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How to Resolve Shareholder Disputes

Shareholder disputes can escalate quickly, affecting morale and damaging your business. Read our blog for some general advice.
Shareholder disputes can arise for a number of reasons: perhaps you and your business partner disagree about the direction of the company, or you don’t feel they’re pulling their weight; or maybe a personal dispute has spilled over into the business. Whatever the reason for the dispute, these scenarios have a lot in common: they’re
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The Good Work Plan and What it Means for Employers

Concerned about the latest reforms? Bellevue law are here to help shed light on what it could mean for your business.
In 2016, Matthew Taylor (Chief Executive of the Royal Society of the Arts) was commissioned by the government to lead a review of modern employment. In response to this review, ‘Employment Practices in the Modern Economy,’ the government formulated the ‘Good Work Plan’ which proposes a series of reforms to employment law. The aim of
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When to Instruct Bellevue Law

When to instruct Bellevue Law
A safe pair of hands: Bellevue Law on lower-cost, high-quality dispute resolution. Bellevue Law’s founder Florence Brocklesby and colleagues Oliver Stokes and Alexandra Key talk about the firm’s litigation practice and working in partnership with larger firms for the benefit of their clients and contacts. We regularly receive referrals of dispute resolution matters from lawyers
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Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

Concerned about unconscious bias within your organisation? Bellevue Law are here to help.
Human beings receive approximately 11 million pieces of information per second; yet we can only consciously process about 40 pieces during that time. It’s no surprise, then, that much of the information we receive is assimilated unconsciously. But assumptions about others can affect employers’ treatment of their staff and have serious legal implications. Research indicates that
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How to Exit a Senior Executive

If you're looking for advice about how to exit a senior executive, look no further. Bellevue Law are here to help.
Whatever the nature of your business, it’s likely that at some point you will face a tricky termination situation. Handling the exit of a senior executive is a significant challenge but can be handled smoothly if you understand the risks and manage the process with care. There are a number of reasons why an employer
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