Latest Articles:
Unfair Dismissal Reform 2027: Employer Impact
22nd June 2026
Two of the most important changes to employment law found in the Employment Rights Act 2025 will come into force on 1 January 2027: A reduction to the qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal claims from two years’ continuous service to six months continuous service; and The removal of the cap on compensatory awards for… Read more »
An Employer’s duty to prevent sexual harassment
24th October 2024
With effect from 26th October 2024 a new law is in force by virtue of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 The law imposes a positive duty on all employers for them to take reasonable steps to protect their workers from sexual harassment. If an employer breaches this duty, then the… Read more »
Spouse Visa – Change to the financial requirement
4th September 2024
A British or settled person can sponsor a partner (spouse, civil partner, fiancé/fiancée, or an unmarried partner in relationship for 2 years) to obtain a visa to live with them in the UK. In April 2024 the financial requirement to sponsor a partner increased significantly. The Labour government have confirmed they will maintain this increase…. Read more »
Visiting the UK – the new process
1st February 2024
In a major change of UK immigration procedures, all persons coming to the UK for a visit, will, in the future, need to get permission for their trip before they travel to the UK. Non-visa nationals (i.e. those who are not required to obtain a visitor visa to visit the UK) will need to obtain… Read more »
Clinical Negligence (sixth edition) by Dr Michael Powers KC and Anthony Barton
17th August 2023
David Black and Tim Fraser, who work in Bower Bailey’s Clinical Negligence department, have contributed to a chapter in the leading clinical negligence textbook, “Clinical Negligence” (sixth edition) by Dr Michael Powers KC and Anthony Barton. The book covers the law and process behind clinical negligence claims and is a key text for practitioners. It… Read more »
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Clinical Negligence (sixth edition) Book Launch
22nd April 2024
David Black and Tim Fraser, who work in Bower Bailey’s Clinical Negligence team, attended the book launch of “Clinical Negligence” (sixth edition) at Lincoln’s Inn on 18 April. The textbook is the leading Clinical Negligence text for practitioners in the field. David and Tim co-authored a chapter of the textbook with High Court judge and Senior Master of the… Read more »
A career in law with the Dorcan Academy
17th April 2024
Bower Bailey discussed the different routes to a Career in Law with Year 11 Students at the Dorcan Academy. The legal experts showcased three different routes to qualification as a Solicitor and the various job roles available within a law firm. Julia Abbott from The Dorcan Academy said,” It’s fantastic for the students to have… Read more »
Ken Turpin joins Bower Bailey
21st March 2024
Bower Bailey Solicitors are delighted to announce they have appointed Ken Turpin as Senior Associate. Ken will be working in the Regent Circus office in Swindon. Ken said, “I am thrilled to have joined the property team at Bower Bailey. The firm has a strong reputation and I am looking forward to building on that.”… Read more »
Congratulations on SQE Success for Harris Yousaf & Codie Church
21st March 2024
Bower Bailey congratulated Harris Yousaf and Codie Church on their recent exam success. Harris Yousaf was successful in his SQE 1 in September 2023. Harris joined Bower Bailey in May 2023, having studied for his degree at University of Reading. Harris said “I am so pleased to have passed SQE1. I am extremely proud to… Read more »
Swindon Youth Festival of Literature 2024
8th March 2024
To much acclaim Swindon Youth Festival of Literature is back again for its 17th Year. The supporting authors are due to be announced shortly. Bower Bailey Solicitors are delighted to once again be sponsoring the following awards: The Library Ambassadors, Creative Writing and the Inter-school Book Quiz. Katie Went, Partner Bower Bailey said, “It’s an… Read more »
