At the back end of last year, the Labour government published their much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill (details of it can be found in our previous article here). The government has now published its roadmap, setting out a phased delivery plan for the upcoming reforms. As [...]
The legal process that follows a loved one’s death can be emotionally challenging. This can become even more stressful and upsetting if there is uncertainty surrounding the validity of the deceased’s Will. While Wills are generally considered to be an accurate reflection of the deceased’s [...]
In the world of commercial property and evolving business needs, lease agreements often need to be adjusted. There can be several circumstances that bring about the need to change an existing commercial lease such as business restructuring, relocation, or financial reasons. Within the legal framework [...]
In the UK, there are over 5 million family run businesses, making them a large part of the economy. However, family businesses can be more complex; combining personal relationships with professional ambitions. This can be deeply rewarding, but it also comes with unique legal and [...]
To commence civil proceedings in England and Wales, there are numerous steps that must be taken within a short time frame for a claim to proceed to court or judgment. The process begins with a claim form being issued by the claimant and served on [...]
Our clients often ask us whether they are required to give references for former employees. In most cases, there is no issue but where someone has left under awkward circumstances, the decision may be more difficult. Here are some simple guidelines to follow. Giving [...]
In the recent case For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that that the terms ‘man’, ‘woman’ and ’sex' in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a person’s biological sex, not the gender stated on a Gender Recognition [...]
Often people associate the necessity of having a Will in place as something to do later in life or at the point where they may own a property, or assets of a more substantial value. This means they may fail to put in place a [...]
I grew up in Brentwood, Essex and studied law at the University of Hertfordshire and began my legal journey as a Paralegal in the Civil Litigation team in a small law firm in Essex. As my career progressed, I was offered a training contract in [...]
Most employers will have a member of staff go on maternity leave at some point, and a well-managed return to work will pay dividends in staff loyalty and retention and may reduce the risk of an employee bringing a claim in the future. It is [...]
