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It’s all relative if you do not have a Will

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 [...]

By |2024-09-20T15:29:26+01:00September 20th, 2024|

How to Find your Legal Expert: Part 8 – Litigation Lawyer

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 [...]

By |2024-10-15T16:41:58+01:00September 13th, 2024|

TOLATA – Unmarried couples resolving a property dispute

More and more unmarried couples are setting up home together and if the relationship breaks down, are finding themselves facing a stressful dispute as to what will happen to the property. Perhaps one party put down a larger deposit when the house was purchased or [...]

By |2024-09-06T14:53:43+01:00September 6th, 2024|

Social Media – The impacts on employers

Social media platforms allow us to build connections and share ideas and content more broadly and quickly, with over 4.95 billion people using it. It is therefore not surprising that our employment law experts are seeing a growing number of cases from employers facing employment [...]

By |2024-08-30T12:00:39+01:00August 30th, 2024|

Overcoming contact restrictions with grandchildren

When a couple with children separate it can be an extremely disruptive and difficult time for the family. Depending on the nature of the separation as to whether it is an amicable break up or not, it can also result in grandparents having limited access [...]

By |2024-08-22T13:43:17+01:00August 22nd, 2024|

How to Find your Legal Expert: Part 7 – Employment Lawyer for Employees

The seventh edition of the Backhouse guide to finding your legal expert series covers the best practices and tips for employees looking for the right Employment Law Solicitor to help with their issue. Employment Law professionals can advise on a variety of issues such as, [...]

By |2024-08-15T16:21:28+01:00August 15th, 2024|

An Employer’s Guide to Employment Tribunal Time Frames

Employment Tribunals are the formal route for resolving disputes between employers and employees. This guide aims to provide employers with an overview of the key time frames involved in Employment Tribunal proceedings to manage claims effectively and ensure compliance with legal obligations. ACAS Early [...]

By |2024-08-09T09:39:16+01:00August 9th, 2024|

Leasing a Commercial Property – What you need to know

As a business owner, deciding the location of your company or place of work is a big part of the business’ considerations. If you are a new business start-up or an established company that is growing and needs room for expansion, you need to decide [...]

By |2024-08-02T10:33:28+01:00August 2nd, 2024|

Buying Commercial Property – What you need to know

The realm of commercial property in the UK is a sector that encompasses a wide range of properties used for business purposes, including office buildings, retail spaces, warehouses, and industrial sites. If you are considering purchasing a commercial property, this article aims to provide some [...]

By |2024-07-26T10:44:58+01:00July 26th, 2024|

Commercial Law – What you need to know

Whether you're an experienced entrepreneur, a small business owner or looking to begin a new venture, understanding commercial law is crucial. Knowing the laws and regulations that apply to your business helps ensure compliance, reducing the risk of fines, penalties, and legal disputes. We don’t [...]

By |2024-07-19T12:31:00+01:00July 19th, 2024|
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