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Following its General Election win, Labour introduced a significant suite of reforms in its Employment Rights Bill (ERB) which could significantly change employment law in GB. The proposed reforms were publicised towards the end of 2024, therefore we have provided a...

The agricultural sector in Northern Ireland is witnessing a significant surge in land values, with the average price per acre now exceeding £20,000 for the first time. This upward trend, highlighted by recent reports in BBC News and the Belfast Telegraph, presents...

An EPA is a legal instrument that a person can make when they have the capacity to do so, stating who they would like to deal with their financial affairs in the event that they would ever become mentally incapable of dealing with such financial affairs. In this post...

From 31st March 2025, the current rate of SDLT payable is set to increase meaning that the purchase of residential property after this date will come at a much greater cost to buyers.   What is SDLT?  Stamp Duty...

When advising Plaintiffs and Defendants in litigation matters, there is always a strict caveat that if a matter proceeds to a Final Hearing, there is no guarantee of success. This advice is given regardless of whether a case is a 50/50 or extremely strong. When the...

June 19, 2024 – The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that house prices in Ireland have risen sharply, now sitting 10% higher than their previous peak during the housing boom. Over the past 12 months, residential property prices have...

The McCay Legal Team welcomes the recent but significant investments into Derry/L’Derry and the surrounding areas, such as Strabane, including both milestone technological and infrastructure advancements. Derry/L’Derry has long been known for its vibrancy, culture,...

  We are delighted to have secured Protective Awards for 26 former staff members of TMC Gas in the case of Lowry & Others v The Administrators of TMC Gas Services Limited. In linked cases, we also secured Unfair Dismissal Basic Awards for claimants. On 9 June...

Challenges can arise at various stages throughout the employment relationship, necessitating theimplementation of disciplinary and grievance procedures to address these issues fairly andconsistently. Consequently, it is imperative for employers to develop procedures...

What’s Happened? On 1st August 2024, The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy  Committee decided in a very close 5-4 vote to reduce interest rates from 5.25% to 5%, causing interest rates to fall from a 16 year high. The decision comes after inflation returned to 2%....

    INTRODUCTION In the UK, a significant number of companies are small, owner-managed, businesses which are typically established by friends and family who share a common objective. However, as time passes, individuals and their priorities may change and...

The recent article by the Daily Mail Online highlights a case of unfair dismissal, encouraging those who believe they have been wrongfully terminated to seek legal advice. At McCay Legal, we are ready to assist with legal representation for your unfair dismissal case....