Richard Branson | Fieldfisher
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I have particular expertise in acting for employers in relation to complex, multimillion pound claims in the Employment Tribunals and appellate courts (up to the Supreme Court).  I also advise private sector clients on senior executive appointments and terminations, mergers and acquisitions, business re-organisations involving TUPE and large-scale outsourcing programmes.

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Employment & Immigration
Insight

National Minimum Wage rises and the new Fair Work Agency: what employers need to know

29.04.2026
April 2026 marks a significant shift for employers dealing with low‑paid work. The latest increases to the National Minimum Wage (NMW), combined with the launch of the Fair Work Agency (FWA), mean higher costs, greater scrutiny and far less room for error. For many businesses, this is not just about adjusting payroll figures, but about managing risk.
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Corporate
Press Release

Fieldfisher advises Bruno Independent Living Aids on strategic acquisition of Terry Lifts

26.01.2026
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Sport
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Boxing promoter Boxxer Limited delivers knockout blow to executive

16.10.2025
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Employment & Immigration
Insight

Should employers be considering whether to include tips in holiday pay?

23.09.2025
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Insight

Navigating the changing landscape of minimum wage: Compliance challenges and strategic responses

15.03.2024
The Government has confirmed that, from April 2024, the national living wage ("NLW ") – the minimum wage rate for over 23s – will rise from its current rate of £10.42 per hour to £11.44, an increase of 9.8%.
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