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What does Reference mean? In employment practice, a reference is information provided by a current or former employer to a prospective employer about a worker’s employment history, performance and suitability for a role. The term is descriptive rather than statutory, but its legal features are shaped by case law. Across England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, an employer owes a duty of care to take reasonable care in preparing a reference so it is true, accurate and fair overall, and not misleading (often cited by reference to Spring v Guardian Assurance). References attract qualified privilege in defamation, defeated by malice, and may give rise...

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Precedent notice convening meetings of scheme creditors to approve a Part 26 Companies Act 2006 scheme of arrangement (England and Wales)

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Gerry has over 15 years’ experience advising clients in the insurance sector on a broad range of non—contentious issues. Gerry is one of the leading experts on portfolio transfer schemes, particularly in the legacy/run-off industry, and has developed a reputation as one of the ‘go to’ lawyers in this area. She is also a regulatory expert, advising on Solvency II, perimeter guidance, governance and conduct....

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