News & Events
Read all of the latest news, articles and press releases from the firm.
Navigating rising insolvencies in the construction sector: strategies to safeguard your business
According to Insolvency Service statistics, 4,262 construction firms became insolvent in the 12 months up to 30 June 2023. Continuing a worrying trend from… Read More >
Period of Redundancy Protection for New and Expectant Mothers Set to Double
On the 24th of July 2023, the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 (the “Act”) will come into force. Under this… Read More >
The Renters’ (Reform) Bill – Key Takeaways
Devised to help transform the rental housing landscape in England, the Renters’ (Reform) Bill had its First Reading in the House of Commons on… Read More >
Crypto and Conveyancing: unruly, unregulated and here to stay?
For most people the closest they get to cryptocurrency is when it makes the news. As an asset class it comes with confusing terminology… Read More >
Record Levels of Long‑Term Sickness as Acas Issues New Advice on Work Stress Management
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published their overview for May 2023, revealing an increase and now record levels of individuals not currently… Read More >
What do you need to know about the building safety act 2022?
The Building Safety Act 2022 was a crucial response to the Grenfell tragedy. The Act seeks to ensure that residential buildings are built, maintained,… Read More >
Enforcement of foreign judgments in the aftermath of Brexit
There is no denying that Brexit has impacted the United Kingdom (UK) in a number of ways, and how particularly it has impacted the… Read More >
Underwood & Co attending the AIJA Annual Congress 2022
Elena will be organising and will moderate the TRADE Commission panel on “Asia as avant-garde: new distribution forms – the rise of social media… Read More >
Reducing the rising number of menopause employment tribunal claims
That much is evident from recent findings of the Menopause Experts Group. By analysing court records for 2021, it was found that 23 employment… Read More >
Interview with our associate Oliver Whitehead
We interview Oliver Whitehead, a solicitor in our Property Department on his career so far and what it’s like to work at Underwoods. When… Read More >