News
19th May 2026
Ellisons expands employment team to support SME and mid‑market demand
Ellisons has expanded its Employment team with the appointment of Navraj Rai as a Senior Associate, responding to increasing demand from SMEs and mid‑market businesses across the region.…
Insights
13th May 2026
Who’s Really Assessing Your Candidates? The Hidden Risks of Informal Hiring Tactics
A recent trend in recruitment has sparked debate: employers asking taxi drivers to observe and report on candidates during journeys to interviews. While this approach may be intended…
Insights
1st April 2026
Employment Rights Act 2025: New Rules from April 2026
Just as employers begin to get to grips with the raft of employment law reforms taking effect in April 2026, the latest commencement regulations under the Employment Rights…
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…