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Higgs LLP expands UK footprint by adding Vialex Limited and Navigator Employment Law Limited to its group

Higgs LLP today announces that it has acquired Vialex Limited, a Scottish based legal business, together with its specialist employment law arm, Navigator Employment Law Limited. Vialex Limited is a provider of corporate and commercial legal services to high growth, mid-market and private equity backed owner-managed businesses and is known for its outsourced Legal Counsel Service and transactional expertise.

February 13, 2026

HR Issues

HR Issues – Payroll Forecasting and Cost Management: A HR Practitioner’s View

For HR practitioners in the UK hospitality sector, February has become one of the most strategically important months in the calendar. While it traditionally sat quietly between January planning and spring recruitment, the landscape has shifted.

February 12, 2026

Data Protection

Data Protection – Commencement dates announced for changes introduced by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

Last year’s DUAA updated several data protection law provisions. Regulations made on 29th January 2026 clarified the dates on which these changes come into force. Last Friday the ICO published a statement on the commencement dates. 

February 9, 2026

Tribunal Tales

Tribunal Tales – Mbonda v Quarryfields Care Home

From 2015 the Claimant, who described her ethnicity as Black African, worked as a nurse at Quarryfields Care Home.

January 27, 2026

Legal Issues

Legal Issues – What to Expect in Employment Law in 2026

The Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, formally becoming law in the UK. The Act will amend existing protections and introduce new rights for millions of workers as well as new obligations for employers.

January 27, 2026

HR Issues

HR Issues – January – The Hangover Month

You’ve worked hard to attract customers with discount vouchers and special post-season events, but January often brings predictable challenges.

January 26, 2026

Legal Issues

Legal Issues – Preparing for Whistleblowing Reforms: A Guide for Employers

The UK is undergoing significant whistleblowing reforms that are reshaping workplace protections and employer obligations. For employers, preparing for these changes is essential to ensure compliance and foster a transparent, accountable work environment.

December 16, 2025

Legal Issues

Legal Issues – Government backtracks on day one unfair dismissal

The Government has announced that it is rolling back on their election campaign promise to give day one unfair dismissal rights to employees.

November 28, 2025

Data Protection

New ICO guidance for education sector: safeguarding children and young people

Last week, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published new guidance for the education sector, including independent schools, on sharing information to safeguard children and young people.  

November 19, 2025

Navigator News

Health & Safety Update

Our Health & Safety Update will be held at 10am on Thursday 4th December 2025.

October 30, 2025

Legal Issues

Legal Issues – Employment Rights Bill – Amendments rejected by House of Lords

The Commons having voted down the House of Lords’ suggested changes to the Employment Rights Bill, the Bill was then sent back to the House of Lords who voted on 28th October.

October 30, 2025

Data Protection

Data Protection – ICO consultation with UK Charities

 The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) last week announced having opened consultation with the voluntary/third sector. 

October 24, 2025

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