Insights
4th February 2026
Probation: why employers need to start to rethink their approach now
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to fundamentally change the employment landscape. One of the key changes relates to qualifying periods to bring an unfair dismissal claim.…
Insights
22nd January 2026
Day One Rights: What Employers Need to Know
The new Employment Rights Act 2025 will introduce a number of “day one rights”, which are protections that apply from the first day of employment, rather than after…
Case Study
13th January 2026
Ellisons supports Morgan Marine Holdings Limited on acquisition of Fox’s Holdings Limited
Ellisons has advised Morgan Marine Holdings Limited in connection with its acquisition of Fox’s Holdings Limited, the parent company of Fox’s Chandlery Limited and Fox’s Marina Ipswich Limited.…
Insights
5th December 2025
Understanding Settlement Agreements: Rights, Risks, and Next Steps
It can be significantly disconcerting to receive a settlement agreement for any employee. Whether it was expected or completely unexpected, it is often unchartered territory and an uncertain…
Insights
1st December 2025
The 2025 HR Outlook: What Employers Need to Know for the Year Ahead
As businesses prepare for 2026, the focus for many HR and business leaders has shifted from recovery to resilience. Our latest Ellisons HR Outlook Survey reveals how organisations…
Insights
26th November 2025
Office Parties: Celebrate Safely, What Employers and HR Should Know
As the festive season approaches, many organisations are planning their annual office celebrations, a welcome chance to reward teams and build morale. But for employers and HR professionals,…
Insights
25th November 2025
Employment Rights Bill 2025: What UK Employers Need to Know Now
The Employment Rights Bill 2025 represents the most comprehensive reform to employment law in decades. Containing more than twenty-eight separate changes, it will reshape how businesses hire, manage…
Insights
13th October 2025
The Return-to-Office Dilemma: Why Over a Million UK Workers Walked Away and What Employers Must Do Next
A wake-up call for employers, new research from the CIPD has revealed a striking trend: around 1.1 million UK employees quit their jobs last year due to a…
News
2nd October 2025
Legal 500 2026 results
Ellisons is once again pleased to be recognised in the latest edition of the Legal 500 directory. The firm received notable mentions within the following practice areas: Commercial Property, Corporate…
Insights
18th September 2025
Tackling the Ongoing Challenge of Sexual Harassment in UK Workplaces
Despite new laws introduced in October 2024, workplace sexual harassment remains alarmingly prevalent. A 2025 Unite the Union survey of over 23,000 workers found that 60% of women…