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How to Find your Legal Expert: Part 2 – Conveyancer

In this second edition in the series of our Backhouse guide to finding your legal expert, we are going to take you through the top tips and best practices when searching for your Conveyancing Lawyer. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced mover, [...]

By |2024-03-12T15:37:51+00:00March 12th, 2024|

Understanding Litigation and Dispute Resolution

We have all heard the terms ‘Litigation’ and ‘dispute resolution’ but what do they actually mean? Litigation and Dispute Resolution are formal processes in which legal disputes are resolved. They are fundamental aspects of the legal system, each serving a unique purpose in resolving conflicts. [...]

By |2024-02-28T16:02:28+00:00February 28th, 2024|

Shareholder and Partnership Agreements – Have you done yours?

At Backhouse Solicitors our commercial law experts often see businesses with no formal shareholder or partnership agreements in place. Unfortunately, this lack of documentation only really becomes an issue at a crunch time for the business when problems are starting to occur, and it is at this [...]

By |2024-02-16T15:47:33+00:00February 16th, 2024|

How to Find your Legal Expert: Part 1 – Family Law

At Backhouse Solicitors we understand that seeking legal advice for any matter can be a daunting experience. Whether it is Family Law advice you need, you’re moving home and not sure which Conveyancers to use or perhaps you are a business owner who would like [...]

By |2024-03-12T15:38:39+00:00February 7th, 2024|

Lasting Power of Attorney – Your Questions Answered

As well as a Will, it is important to have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place when preparing for the future. This allows you to nominate a relative or close friend as an Attorney who will be able to make decisions on your [...]

By |2024-01-24T16:06:21+00:00January 24th, 2024|

An Employer’s Guide to Christmas 2023 – Part 2

Part Two: Disciplinary Issues, Managing Leave and Sickness Absence In this part 2 of our Employers’ Guide to Christmas, we look at what employers need to do if things don’t quite go according to plan during the festive season. We discuss how to deal [...]

By |2023-12-21T18:46:20+00:00December 19th, 2023|

Understanding Settlement Agreements – What every employee needs to know

At this time of year, many employers will be reviewing their annual budgets for the next financial year.  If staffing cuts are needed, the affected employees will generally be offered a Settlement Agreement making this a busy time of year for our employment team. In [...]

By |2023-12-21T18:25:00+00:00December 11th, 2023|
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