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Whistleblowing during COVID: Blowing the whistle on whistle blowing claims

February 5, 2021

Gillian Crew examines the applicable law of whistleblowing claims, and how to deal with such claims that may arise during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Gillian Crew

Gillian is an established practitioner specialising in all areas of employment law and property. She was called to the bar in 1998.

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What is the role of the National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team in assisting enforcement authorities?

Robert Brown, Principal Solicitor at Powys County Council, recalls joining the National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) and explains how the team can help legal officers in enforcing their council's statutory duties.
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Sarah Deacon, Area Manager for Wesleyan Financial Services (WFS) who specialises in providing financial advice to lawyers, explains the top three things to consider when you’re planning to re-mortgage your home.

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