Broadfield UK

Today marks the launch of Broadfield, a major milestone on BDB Pitmans’ journey and heritage. We have become a founding member of Broadfield, an international law firm with exceptional quality and value at its forefront. Supported by SHP Legal Services (an A&M Inc. company), the newly established firm strives to be transformative in navigating the everchanging legal landscape. Our new brand reflects who we are, but also where we are headed. Join us. Learn more about the launch: https://bit.ly/4icROsx #Broadfield #NavigatingComplexity #BDBPitmans 

On behalf of the global Broadfield team, we wish you a joyful start to Ramadan!

From February 2025, the UK government is consulting on raising the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) in the residential private rented sector. In our latest article, Real Estate Counsel Jennifer Chappell outlines and comments on the consultation. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4bilOAi #PrivateRental #RealEstate #PrivateRealEstate #NavigatingComplexity #Broadfield

Writing in our latest employment insight, Charlotte Nugent, Solicitor, discusses the case of Kaler v Insights ESC Ltd. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4jRIZoZ #Employment #Tribunal #DisabilityRights #NavigatingComplexity

We're delighted to announce the appointment of James Brice as Legal Director in Broadfield UK's Dispute Resolution team. James brings to the firm deep expertise and considerable experience in high-value property damage, construction, and insurance policy disputes across a range of dispute forums and the courts. Read more about his appointment here: https://bit.ly/4gXUZ5o #DisputeResolution #Litigation #ThamesValley #NavigatingComplexity #Broadfield

In this week’s edition of #InTheField, partner Judith Millar and consultant Susan Johnson outline how some inheritance tax liabilities can be paid under the Acceptance in Lieu scheme in an article for the Financial Times. In addition, partner Duncan Walker features in various publications for successfully advising Owlstone Medical on its US$27m fundraising round, and partner Nicholas Le Riche warns HR professionals about the importance of considering every detail in cases of dismissal in HR magazine.   Judith Millar and Susan Johnson in the Financial Times: https://bit.ly/4gMzogg Duncan Walker in Solicitors Journal and more: https://bit.ly/3CY4ZxK Nicholas Le Riche in HR Magazine: https://bit.ly/4b90Fbr #Broadfield #InheritanceTax #CorporateAdvisory #Employment #NavigatingComplexity

Asten-Leigh Hawkes examines The Gallagher v McKinnon’s Auto and Tyres Limited Case in our employment article. In this case, the EAT had to consider whether the employer’s conduct during pre-termination settlement negotiations amounted to undue pressure. If so, evidence of those negotiations would be admissible as evidence in the employee’s unfair dismissal hearing. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/41m9tra #EmploymentLaw #Broadfield #NavigatingComplexity

One week to go before our second webinar in the Bitesize Webinar Series. Partner Jonathan Brinsden and Senior Associate Kate Parkinson explore the key considerations of charity mergers, diving into the benefits and opportunities these partnerships can create. To register your place, please click here: https://bit.ly/431tkgG #Charity #Partnerships #Webinar #NavigatingComplexity

Last week, we held our Cambridge: Broadfield Launch Drinks at our Broadfield UK Cambridge office.   It was lovely to see everyone have a fantastic time to celebrate the launch of Broadfield. A big thank you to everyone who joined; it was great to connect and share this moment together.   To learn about our upcoming events, click here: https://bit.ly/4jZ04xh   #BroadfieldLaunch #BroadfieldEvents #NavigatingComplexity

We are delighted to be one of the sponsors of the Solent 250, which recognises the top 250 privately-owned businesses in the Solent region.   Our Southampton team have been busy congratulating businesses on the list that have seen remarkable growth over the last year, with consultant Rick Munro, legal director Dorothy Agnew and senior associate Chris Greep visiting Gozney, AFC Bournemouth, Correct Contract Services, Custom Interconnect Limited, Milewood, Polystar Plastics Ltd and Southampton Marine Services over the last two weeks. Read more about the Solent 250 here: https://bit.ly/411V9CO The Business Magazine - South East #Solent250 #Broadfield