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Implications of the Supreme Court Decision on Gender and Practical Guidance for Employers
Following a recent Supreme Court ruling and increasing scrutiny over the interpretation of 'sex' under the Equality...
Goodbye James: Celebrating 16 Years of Service
As we prepare to say goodbye to our colleague and friend, James Pigott, who is retiring in March 2025 after 16 years...
NAAB Age Assessments: Key Considerations for Local Authorities
Article by Harry Johnston-Sluka and Deesha Shah at Invicta Law. Age assessments are a critical aspect of determining...
Paul Phelan Joins Invicta Law as Associate Director
Invicta Law welcomed Paul Phelan as its new Associate Director in December 2024. Paul brings over twenty years of...
The dilemma of document integrity and the complexity of age determination: MS v KCC
The Local Authority’s role in age assessment is not to make determinations on the authenticity of documents but rather to assess…
From Foster Care to Legal Advocate: The inspiring journey of Sophie Payne
Meet Sophie, a remarkable individual whose journey from the care system to becoming a dedicated member of Invicta...
Government announces major LGPS fund management reforms
In a press release dated 13 November, 2024, the Government announced that LGPS Pension megafunds will be created as...
Employment Rights Bill 2024: A guide for employers
In October 2024, the newly elected Labour government introduced the Employment Rights Bill, its first significant...
Kent Family Justice Board Child Care Conference 2024
Tickets are now on sale for the Kent Family Justice Board Child Care Conference, hosted by Invicta Law, taking place...
Case Commentary: Court of Appeal decision in Re: N
In the matter of Re: N (A Child) (Care Order: Welfare Evaluation) [2024] EWCA Civ 938, 2024 WL 03625505, the Court of...
Championing child welfare: A partnership approach to Child Protection
This blog explores how the Child Protection team at Invicta Law, with extensive experience and deep roots in the...
Nina Lingard appointed head of Employment, Privacy and Governance
Invicta Law is proud to announce Nina Lingard’s appointment to Head of the Employment, Privacy and Governance (EPG)...
Christine Harvey joins Principal Solicitor team
We are delighted to introduce Christine Harvey, recently appointed as Principal Solicitor on the Child Protection...
Kirstine Hidalgo Souto appointed Joint Head of Child Protection
Invicta Law is thrilled to announce Kirstine Hidalgo Souto’s appointment as Joint Head of Child Protection, working...
A trusted partner in Employment, Privacy and Governance
When it comes to facing legal challenges or even just ensuring compliance with current legislation, having the right...
Philosophical beliefs and dignity and respect in the workplace
In recent years, we have seen a number of cases where individuals have expressed views that either other employees,...
Navigating UASC care in the UK: Lessons from a frontline county
As local authorities grapple with the vast numbers of unaccompanied migrant children seeking refuge in the UK, Kent’s...
Specialist legal services for the public sector: The Invicta Law story
In 2016 Kent County Council initiated a ground breaking project to transition its in-house legal department, Kent...
Employment status and why it matters – Part II
Harry Johnston-Sluka completed his training contract at Invicta Law, qualifying as a solicitor in April 2021. During...
Navigating employment law changes in 2024
Staying up to date with changes in employment law is crucial for public sector employers. This guide offers a succinct...
Employment status and why it matters – Part I
In the UK, different types of employment status carry with them different employment related rights and impose upon...