Alicja Bielawska
Articles by Alicja Bielawska
11 Settembre 2022
Letting Your Employees Work From Abroad, Should You Do It?
Concerns about the UK workforce and its rapidly depleting talent pool have been widely reported in the media. Figures from Totaljobs Hiring Trends highlight that over 4.5 million workers in the UK are considering moving abroad, citing factors such as the increasing cost of living and the COVID-19 pandemic as reasons for leaving the UK […]
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30 Agosto 2022
A Guide to Buying a British Company
The UK is a transparent investment-friendly jurisdiction, and as such, it can be particularly appealing for overseas investments. However, this presents its own set of complications and increases the need for care and protection when buying a UK property from abroad. Under the legal principle Caveat emptor, in English law, the burden falls on the […]
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16 Marzo 2022
Quick Guide to Hiring an Overseas Worker in a UK Business
Getting the right people into your business is essential and sometimes you need to look further afield to find the right skills. There are many reasons why employers choose to hire overseas workers, but it makes the process slightly more challenging than hiring workers here in the UK. In this article, we take a look […]
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16 Marzo 2022
Building your Board: Choosing and Hiring Directors
In your company, the board of directors plays a very important role. They are the foundation of corporate governance, they consider the strategic direction of the business, and they typically manage the day to day running of your operations. Having the right board of directors in place can make all the difference to the success […]
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20 Gennaio 2022
The Legal Checklist for Start-up Companies
Starting a new business is exciting, and it can be easy to get caught up in the more creative elements of your start up, instead of the legal requirements. However, the success of your business is dependent on getting off to the right start when it comes to legal matters. In this article, we look […]
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26 Novembre 2021
The climate and ecological emergencies and the workplace
When the International Panel on Climate Change published its sixth report in August, the UN Secretary General, Antonio Gutierrez, described it as a “code red for humanity”. The Office for National Statistics reported this month that three quarters of adults now worry about climate change, citing anxiety, a sense of helplessness, and concern for family and […]
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26 Novembre 2021
Supporting workers in the Covid-19 vaccination programme
The Health Secretary Sajid Javid recently said we must remain cautious, not complacent in any way and that he hoped people can look forward to Christmas together. How can employers support workers in the Covid-19 vaccination programme? The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 obliges employers to take reasonable steps to reduce workplace risks, […]
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15 Novembre 2021
What Is the Best Way to Set Up a Business for Christmas Trading?
Are you looking to make the most of the Christmas rush by setting up a business for the festive season? You are not alone; each year, thousands of people all across the UK start Christmas side-hustles or even launch a new venture to boost sales from the outset. However, turning an idea into a properly […]
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10 Ottobre 2021
Ban on Evicting Commercial Tenants: What Can Landlords Do?
The government has taken significant steps to protect businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic, but some of these restrictions have caused significant difficulty for landlords looking to recover outstanding commercial rent. It is very difficult to navigate, but it is important for landlord’s to understand that they do have options. In this article, we run through […]
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