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The Insurance Act 2015 (the “Insurance Act”) brought about a seismic shift in insurance law by introducing many new protections for policyholders. The recent case of Mok Petro Energy FZC v Argo (No. 604) Limited [2024] EWHC 1935 (“Mok Petro v Argo”) considers policyholders’ strengthened rights in relation to breaches of warranties introduced by the Insurance Act. Policyholder Disputes associate Hebe Peck explains this case’s relevance to all involved in insurance law. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ehyEbqSW #InsuranceAct #Policyholders

Chris Deacon, partner in our International Injury team and joint APIL International Special Interest Group Coordinator, will deliver a webinar on Tuesday 17 September: “Holiday rentals and online booking platforms: managing the risks and pursuing a claim for damages”. This live APIL webinar will also be available subsequently on-demand to members. See more information and book to join the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eMQ4j82X Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)

Reports emerged last week that the UK Government is planning to strengthen full-time workers’ rights to request a four-day working week, as part of a broader suite of proposals to encourage flexible working. The government has stressed that employers would not be forced into accepting such requests. Employment partner Charlie Thompson spoke to the BBC and Sky News about what the proposed changes could mean for employees and businesses. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e5xu5KKA #EmploymentLaw #FourDayWeek #FlexibleWorking

Our Tax Litigation and Resolution team has been listed in the ITR World Tax Rankings 2025. Stewarts is recognised in the Tax Controversy category, highlighting our expertise in disputes with HMRC. Head of Department David Pickstone and partner Giles Salmond are individually ranked as Highly Regarded in this area. ITR’s rankings include organisations and professionals in 155 jurisdictions. For more information and the full rankings: https://lnkd.in/fYki-2U #WorldTax25 ITR (International Tax Review)

Our Divorce and Family Leeds practice has been shortlisted in this year's LexisNexis Family Law Awards. We are also proud to confirm that Felicia Munde, Associate in our Leeds team, has been shortlisted in the Family Law Young Solicitor of the Year category. Felicia advises on all aspects of private family law (including the resolution of financial claims) and has a particular focus on international children law. She was ‘Highly Commended’ in the Family Law Awards in 2023. Learn more about our team here: https://lnkd.in/gy367gR

Employment partner Charlie Thompson spoke to BBC and Sky News as reports emerged that full-time workers' rights to ask for a four-day working week could be strengthened under government plans to increase flexible working. “Employees in the UK already have the right to request flexible working, which includes requesting a four day week, so it’s not yet clear what this “new” law will entail,” Charlie comments. “One possibility is for the Government to make it more difficult for employers to refuse such requests, because at present it is quite easy for them to do so.” Read the BBC news article in full: https://lnkd.in/enwKeA39

The opening of this year’s Paralympic Games was marked at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, birthplace of the Games, with the ignition of the Paralympic Flame. Senior Associate Sian Buxton attended the ceremony: “We were delighted to be invited to Stoke Mandeville, birthplace of the Paralympic Games, on Saturday 24 August. We first went to the sports hall and spoke to some of the guests and had the opportunity to take photos with torches and cauldrons from previous events. There was also a stand from National Paralympic Heritage displaying the history of the Games. Everyone was very warm and welcoming and all very excited about the forthcoming games. The official ceremony took place outside by the athletics track. It was a great, albeit wet day with speakers Andrew Parsons (Head of the IPC), Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Nick Webborn CBE (chair of Paralympics GB). The flame was lit by British athletes Helene Raynsford and Gregor Ewan before Andrew Parsons started the relay on the Stoke Mandeville athletics track. The day was hosted by WheelPower - British Wheelchair Sport, a charity we at Stewarts are proud to support. We are looking forward to watching the games and cheering the athletes on!”

A life changing injury is one of the most difficult experiences any person can face, and when the injury is sustained in the workplace, an additional layer of complexity is involved as the employer becomes involved. In these circumstances, getting the right help and advice is key to the claimant securing the long-term compensation they need. Personal Injury partner Warren Maxwell answers frequently asked questions on workplace injuries and the process of bringing a legal claim. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dn3Xmxa7 #workplaceinjury

Tax Litigation and Resolution partner Giles Salmond considers some of the pressing questions on the timeline of private school VAT, and whether a broader extension of VAT beyond the education sector is likely. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dm3Sak6d

Our Divorce and Family Leeds practice has been shortlisted in this year’s upcoming LexisNexis Family Law Awards. The Awards were first launched in 2011 to recognise the important work of family lawyers, and celebrate their many successes and outstanding achievements. We are proud to have received this recognition in the Family Law Firm of the Year – North category in 2024.