Partner Jonathan Maude of the firm’s Employment practice group was recently quoted in a new article published in HR Magazine. The article, “Minister accused of ‘cronyism’ after hiring associate,” follows an accusation of cronyism against Nick Markham, a conservative health minister, for his hiring of an expert adviser despite several concerns from other civil servants.

Jonathan provides his perspective on the legality of preventing cronyism, as well as the responsibilities of the workplace in handling conflicts of interest. To read the article in full, along with Jonathan’s analysis, click here.