Purchasing a property can be an extremely exciting time, particularly if you’re new to the property ladder. Perhaps you are moving in with a partner or friend, or you are purchasing a property with a relative. Regardless of the circumstances, you should consider having a [...]
It is not uncommon for landlords to have to deal with tenant disputes from time to time. Whether it is due to unpaid rent or a disagreement surrounding repairs and damages, as a landlord you should be aware of what you can and cannot do [...]
Originally from Essex, I moved to London to read law at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, where I graduated in 2019 with a First-Class Honours Degree (LLB). Following this, I then completed my Legal Practice Course with Masters at the University of Law (LLM) with Distinction. After completing my [...]
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 [...]
