John Poppleton

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• Why you should use a solicitor to draft your Will
• The new duty to prevent harassment: what hospitality and tourism businesses need to know
• Manufacturing T&Cs: 5 key considerations to protect your business
• AI-generated employee grievances: A guide for employers
• 6 common mistakes businesses make during shareholder disputes
• Can you change a Will after someone has died? Understanding Deeds of Variation
• Preparing your business for sale: 4 key property considerations
• 1 July 2026 – a milestone date for new unfair dismissal rights
• Navigating the new insolvency rules: key changes practitioners need to know
• Too hot to work? – A guide for employers
• Employee Ownership Trusts: Rethinking business succession
• When is an off the record conversation not off the record? – Risks and tips for employers
• Design & Supply completes MBO with equity investment from Development Bank of Wales
• Employment Tribunals – a system at breaking point?
• Workplace mediation: resolving conflict before it becomes a claim
• CPSE.6 updates 2026: How the new requirements could impact commercial property transactions
• The impact of current global events on the insolvency sector
• Extending the period of administration – it’s not pushing on an open door!
• International HR Day 2026: Why getting HR right is about much more than legal compliance
• Why more businesses are choosing Mediation over court proceedings
• Wythnos y Cynnig Cymraeg – Ein Hymrwymiad Parhaus i’r Gymraeg
• Do you have a succession plan for your business? Here’s why it’s important
• McDonald’s sexual harassment scandal – lessons and tips for employers
• Legal Director promotion and new appointments at Darwin Gray
• Stress Awareness Month 2026 – how can we support employees in the workplace?
• Awaab’s Law and the future of social housing standards in England
• Employee awarded £25k after manager repeatedly shouted “potato” at her
• Three new partner promotions at Darwin Gray
• Can you challenge a Will? Key grounds and time limits explained
• The future of ground rents: key changes for leaseholders, landlords and investors
• April 2026: Are you ready for the employment law changes?
• Why protecting your brand should be a priority for growing businesses in 2026
• Family-friendly rights in focus: employment law changes coming April 2026
• Why companies should double-check how their deeds are signed
• The end of fire-and-rehire: how the ERA 2025 is reshaping workplace dismissals and redundancies
• The new era of UK corporate governance: what boards need to do in 2026
• What to do when your tenant stops paying rent – tips for landlords in Wales
• Acquiring a business: key legal steps from heads of terms to completion
• Zero-Hours Contracts: how the Employment Rights Act 2025 will change the nature of casual work
• Challenging an Estate: what justifies an Inheritance Act claim?
• Insolvency law updates in 2026 and what they mean for IPs
• Breach of a franchise agreement – 4 key steps for franchisors
• Preparing for unfair dismissal reform under the ERA: redundancy risks and employer responsibilities
• From dance floor to courtroom: what the Ministry of Sound judgment means for lease renewals
• Employment law changes in 2026 and beyond: why employers can’t afford to ignore them
• Selling your business in 2026: essential steps to prepare for a successful sale
• Major new changes announced to unfair dismissal reforms
• Santa, Rudolph & the IP sleigh ride: Who owns the magic of Christmas?
• Exercising a break clause: getting it right!
• Exponential growth continues at Darwin Gray with five new appointments
• Employee Ownership Trusts: why your employees should be at the centre of the transition
• Autumn Budget: Business Property Relief and the changes that may affect you and your business in 2026
• 1 year on from the Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment: are employers doing enough to comply?
• Outsourcing your Company Secretary: what are the benefits?
• Successful challenge against Article 4 Direction: key implications for property owners
• Major change to ACAS early conciliation process: what employers need to know
• National Stress Awareness Day – Top tips for supporting staff
• Imminent Companies House changes businesses need to know
• Trustees’ Week: 3 ways to get the best out of your charity trustees
• Before you claim: 6 key considerations for a breach of a Share Purchase Agreement
• Can a noisy office amount to harassment?
• Triple award win for Darwin Gray at the Welsh Law Awards 2025
• *Limited Time Offer* – Covid loan repayment window opens until December 2025
• When internet shopping leads to unfair dismissal – lessons for employers from a recent Tribunal case
• Why clear lease and licence terms matter for UK businesses – A landmark Court of Appeal ruling
• How to avoid costly franchise disputes – key steps every franchisor should take
• Buying a business? Things to look out for in your due diligence
• When is swearing at your boss not a sackable offence?
• When are workers entitled to be paid for time spent travelling to and from work?
• Commercial lease transparency: top tips for landlords and tenants
• Changes to the UK’s data protection laws are coming: what this means for organisations
• Another High Street victim: Claire’s Accessories appoints administrators
• Inheritance Tax shake-up – how it could affect your family
• Remote working: Risk, reward, and the road ahead for employers
• Darwin Gray doubles north Wales office space and welcomes new staff
• Security of Tenure: Essential legal insights for hotels, restaurants, and bars
• Choosing the right acquisition structure – A buyers guide to share vs. asset deals
• Bridging the generation gap: Tips to harness the skills of a multi-generational workforce
• The explosion of AI-generated grievances: top tips for employers
• When plans change: managing Executor and Beneficiary challenges in Wills
• Commercial property: UK Government announces plans to ban upwards only rent reviews
• Growing your business through acquisition – 5 legal and commercial considerations
• Major Employment Rights Bill update: delays, disruptions and developments you need to know about
• Legal essentials for selling a business: 5 things every owner should know
• “Weirdo” comment results in £17k Employment Tribunal award
• Landlord and tenant side letters – a business-friendly solution or a legal risk?
• During Pride Month – what can employers do to improve inclusivity at work?
• Tredegar based business transitions to new ownership with Development Bank equity backing
• Getting EOT-ready: a practical checklist for business owners
• Darwin Gray wins Business Growth of the Year award
• The Wills Bill 2025 – Bringing Wills into the 21st Century?
• Carry on carrying over: holiday changes you need to know about
• Avoiding unnecessary disputes: dos and don’ts for business owners
• The “death of DEI”? Implications for employers
• Partner promotions and new appointments at Darwin Gray
• Navigating disputes: Are your records good enough to protect your business?
• Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: How employers can support their staff
• Wythnos y Cynnig Cymraeg
• Family Investment Companies: a practical solution to managing and protecting family wealth
• The end of ‘fire and rehire’: will employers still be able to change employees’ terms?