Anyone faced with redundancy can experience feelings of uncertainty and stress, and not knowing what comes next can make it harder to understand the process. It’s important that you are aware of what your employer can and cannot do because if they don’t follow the [...]
I grew up in Essex and began my legal journey at Middlesex University and then attended the UK’s largest law school, The University of London (College of Law – London, in my day!) and qualified in 2001. Over the years, I have worked in several [...]
On 10th October 2024, the new Labour government published their much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill. Press releases before the event hyped the Bill up as the most significant reform to employment rights in a generation, but does the reality live up to the hype, and should employers [...]
We all know the importance of making and updating a Will, but few people realise that having a Lasting Power of Attorney in place is just as essential. In this ninth edition of the How to Find your Legal Expert series, we have put together [...]
In September 2023, Backhouse Solicitors announced that three of their talented team would be the first at Backhouse to enrol onto the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship with BPP. A year on, we wanted to catch up with George, Zoe and Alexandra and share their story [...]
When a child(ren) is unable to live with their birth parents, extended family members or close friends may look after them, and there are certain circumstances that require or may be best resolved by a Special Guardianship Order (SGO) to provide the child(ren) with a [...]
The Worker Protection (Amendments of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 is due to come into force on 26th October 2024. Ahead of this change, the EHRC are consulting on updating their guidance on sexual harassment and harassment at work to help employers understand their new [...]
I attended Greensward Academy in Hockley before going to the University of Winchester to study law. After graduating I continued my training at a law firm in Southend, close to where I live. I gained experience in several areas of law including Litigation and Dispute [...]
It is easy to assume that in the absence of a Will, any assets/inheritance will go to your partner, but this is not necessarily the case. If you haven’t made a Will nominating executors and outlining the beneficiaries you wish to inherit your estate, the [...]
In this edition of our How to Find your Legal Expert series, we will look at the best practices and top tips to consider when searching for the right lawyer to resolve your legal dispute. Litigation and Dispute Resolution are formal processes in which legal [...]
