When a loved one passes away, it is a very difficult and emotional time and unfortunately, there is also a legal process of Probate and Estate Administration that must be followed to settle their affairs and distribute their assets. The length and extent of this [...]
I began my legal career as an office junior in the early 1990s for a national Personal Injury law firm based in Central London. My career progression saw me become the firm’s advocate on all interlocutory applications and I regularly attended at the High Court [...]
I grew up in Chelmsford, Essex and studied International Management with American Business Studies for my BSc and then International Business and Management for my BSc, both at the University of Manchester. My undergrad included a year abroad to Schulich Business School in Toronto and [...]
The Renter’s Rights Bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons on 14 January 2025, and on 4 February 2025, it passed through the House of Lords. The Bill now moves onto Committee Stage, for which a date is yet to be announced. [...]
It is not unusual for people to spend long hours in the office and it’s easy to see why personal and romantic relationships could be forged in the workplace. While these connections can have a positive effect on a company, they can also create challenges [...]
Sexual harassment in the workplace still remains a prevalent issue across multiple industries, despite the increasing awareness and legal frameworks that have been put in place to protect workers and businesses. The recent case involving McDonald’s and the 300 reported incidents of harassment made against [...]
It was back in 1994 when I qualified as a solicitor and have practiced in London for the past 30 years. I have established myself as a commercially astute and enthusiastic lawyer committed to achieving the best possible outcome for my clients based on clear [...]
Independent Legal Advice (“ILA”) is where a lender requires you to obtain specific advice in relation to their transaction documents from an independent legal adviser. When is Independent Legal Advice needed? There are many different types of transactions where you will be required [...]
When losing a loved one, it is easy to let emotions dictate important decisions when it comes to tying up the deceased’s affairs and this can sometimes cause disputes between family and friends if not everyone agrees, and this is why Executors are appointed. An [...]
I graduated from the University of Manchester with an LLB degree in English Law and French Law and qualified as a solicitor in 2010. Initially, I worked in the City of London and then the West End as a commercial property lawyer. However, a secondment [...]
