Warner Goodman LLP

02/06/2026

We’re proud to be a community partner for Heart & Stroll 2026 ❤️

Returning to Southampton Common on the 28th of June, the event brings together a 5km fundraising walk, live music, entertainment, and plenty of food and drink, making it a great day out for families and friends. 🚶‍♂️ 🎶 🍔

Heart & Stroll is more than just a community event — it is a key fundraiser supporting people living with heart conditions across the region, and is hosted by the Hampshire-based charity Heartbeat.

Find out more about this year’s event and how to get involved:
👉 www.warnergoodman.co.uk/site/blog/news/heart-and-stroll-heartbeat-2026

29/05/2026

📢 We’re Hiring!

We’re growing our Commercial Property team at Warner Goodman and are looking for a Solicitor/Lawyer to join our Portsmouth office. ⚖️

This is a great opportunity to work on a varied caseload, including commercial leases, acquisitions and disposals, and development work.

We offer a range of great staff benefits, including:

✅ Competitive salary
✅ Generous holiday allowance
✅ In-house WG Academy Programme
✅ Enhanced pension scheme
✅ Social club with regular staff events and outings

Find out more and apply here: 🔗 https://www.warnergoodman.co.uk/site/careers/current-vacancies/

28/05/2026

📰 Your weekly employment law roundup is here – catch up on this week’s stories, case updates, and workplace insights.

Featured this week:

⚖️ He to she to tribunal – The high cost of failing a trans worker in Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd [2020] and how the Tribunal views gender under the Equality Act 2010.

Also in this edition:

🎤 Can’t get her out of your mind? – Jason Donovan and the non-stop pops about that pop

🍪 Hobnobbery snobbery, anyone? – Your favourite biscuits at the ready for tomorrow’s special day of dunking!

Read the full newsletter here: 🔗 https://createsend.com/t/y-4029CDDFAE67E58A2540EF23F30FEDED

28/05/2026

Say hello to Ria, the newest member of our team! 👋✨

Ria joins us as a HR Co-Ordinator.

In her role, Ria will support our colleagues across the firm and help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

By ensuring our people are well supported and able to focus on their roles, she helps create the conditions for our teams to thrive and deliver the best possible service to our clients.

Welcome to the team, Ria! 🎉

27/05/2026

⚖️ How to Manage Probationary Periods Effectively – An Employer’s Guide

Probationary periods are a key stage in the employment relationship, allowing employers to assess performance, conduct, capability and overall suitability for a role.

To manage probation effectively, employers should ensure:

✔️ Setting clear expectations and measurable objectives
✔️ Providing regular feedback and ongoing support
✔️ Fair management of absence, adjustments and performance concerns
✔️ Consistent documentation and structured review points

Good probation management helps employees succeed and reduces longer-term risk.

📘 Read the full guide here:

🔗 https://www.warnergoodman.co.uk/site/blog/news/i-wonder-how-to-manage-probationary-periods-effectively

For tailored advice, contact our Employment Peace of Mind team:

📞 023 8071 7717
📧 [email protected]

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27/05/2026

Probationary periods are a key stage in the employment relationship, allowing employers to assess performance, conduct, capability and overall suitability for a role.

When managed well, they help set clear expectations and support new starters, but when managed poorly, they can lead to inconsistency and avoidable disputes. ⚖️

This Week’s Wednesday Wonder explores how employers can manage probationary periods effectively.

Read here:
🔗 https://www.warnergoodman.co.uk/site/blog/news/i-wonder-how-to-manage-probationary-periods-effectively

For tailored advice, contact our Employment Peace of Mind team:

📞 023 8071 7717 | 📧 [email protected]

21/05/2026

📰 Your weekly employment law roundup is here – catch up on this week’s stories, case updates, and workplace insights.

Featured this week:

⚖️ Claim! Claim! Claim! – A nine-year tribunal marathon finally comes to an end as the EAT steps in to halt persistent litigation in the intriguing case of The Attorney General v Ms Sandra Messi [2026].

Also in this edition:

🔥 Seventies heatwave – Hot and dangerous vs hot and prudent.
❄️ Cold climate clothing – Frosty fashion or a health & safety debate?

Read the full newsletter here: 🔗 https://createsend.com/t/y-8D970A03C83822C82540EF23F30FEDED

21/05/2026

Say hello to Aisha, the newest member of our team! 👋✨

Aisha joins us as an Assistant in our Residential Conveyancing department.

Aisha graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2025 and has since gained valuable experience working in Property and Commercial Law.

Now in her role at Warner Goodman, Aisha will be supporting clients at the start of their conveyancing journey, helping with onboarding and ensuring everything is in place for a smooth process, whether they are buying, selling, or moving home. 🏡

Welcome to the team, Aisha! 🎉

20/05/2026

Whistleblowing gives employees a way to speak up about wrongdoing in the workplace. 👀⚖️

It’s a crucial safeguard for employees, organisations, and the wider public interest.

But for employers, how these disclosures are handled really matters.

Getting it wrong can lead to serious legal and reputational risk, including unfair dismissal claims, uncapped compensation, and regulatory scrutiny. 🚨

Read more here: 🔗 https://www.warnergoodman.co.uk/site/blog/news/i-wonder-how-to-handle-whistleblowing-disclosures-properly

For advice, contact our Employment Peace of Mind team:

📞 023 8071 7717 | 📧 [email protected]

18/05/2026

Key changes are coming for land control agreements, and developers, promoters and commercial landowners should be aware of what’s ahead.

New transparency rules under the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 will require certain land control agreements to be disclosed to HM Land Registry, with some information becoming publicly searchable from 2028. 🔍

Our latest guide explains what’s changing and what it could mean for you.

👉 Read more: https://www.warnergoodman.co.uk/site/blog/news/land-control-agreements-new-transparency-rules-explained

For advice, contact our Commercial Property team:

📞 023 9275 3575 | 📧 [email protected]

Developers and promoters have long used private land control agreements to secure strategic sites without buying them outright. Options, conditional contracts...