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Where employer believes (in error) that employee has resigned the ‘dismissal’ might be fair for SOSR

Adrian Fryer

The employment relationship can generally come to an end in one of two ways: resignation by the employee or dismissal by the employer. But what happens when wires get crossed? Where the employer genuinely believes that the employee has resigned and acts on that resignation – but they haven’t actually resigned. This point was addressed by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in the recent case of Korpysa v Impact Recruitment Services.

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Richard Riley

Partner & Head of Commercial

Richard Riley joined Bermans in March 2025 and is a Partner and Head of Commercial.

Richard works with SME’s and business owners, family managed companies, life sciences, scientific sectors advises on all areas of Commercial Law, including:

  • Data Protection (including advising on compliance/breaches and documentation)
  • Business Law (including business to business and business to consumer contracts)
  • Intellectual Property Law (including IP assignments and IP licensing)
  • IT Law (including drafting SaaS Agreements, Support and Maintenance contracts, and development agreements)
  • Consumer Law
  • Franchise Law

Richard studied Biology at the University of Edinburgh and Law at Manchester Metropolitan University, before qualifying as a Solicitor in 2009.

He is currently recognised in the Legal 500 for his work on commercial matters.

Outside of work, Richard is currently marathon running, and also enjoys spending his time Crossfit/Hyrox training, as well as going to theatre, gigs, stand up and movies.


E:richard.riley@bermans.co.uk
T: 0161 827 4612

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Arabella Pickering

Trainee Solicitor

Arabella joined Bermans as a Paralegal in January 2023 and is currently a Trainee Solicitor in our Litigation team based in Liverpool.

She works on a wide range of commercial litigation matters and works with a variety of companies and business owners.

Arabella obtained a First Class Economic History Degree from the London School of Economics and completed her GDL and LPC at the University of Law in Liverpool.

Outside of work, Arabella enjoys reading, cooking and baking.


E: arabella.pickering@bermans.co.uk
T: 0151 224 0545

 

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Bermans relaunches private client offering

Jobeth Copping-Barrett

In January 2025, after demand from clients, Bermans relaunched its private client department. 

Jobeth Copping-Barrett joined Bermans as a Senior Associate in our Private Client department to support clients on their future and estate planning, including the preparation of Wills, lasting power of attorney applications, Trusts, probate applications and estate administration. 

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2025 Update: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023

Paul Rabbette

As we step into 2025, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 brings several crucial updates aimed at enhancing corporate transparency, protecting personal information, and combating economic crime. These changes are set to impact businesses across the UK significantly. Here, we explore the key updates and their implications. 

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