Backhouse Solicitors News
I am pleased to have joined Backhouse Solicitors as an Associate Solicitor in the Commercial Property team and am looking forward to getting to know my new colleagues, the firm’s clients, and contributing to the growth and development of the department. After growing up in [...]
A significant change to employment law came into force on 1 October 2026, extending the time limit for bringing most Employment Tribunal claims from three months to six months. This development forms part of the Government's wider programme of workplace reforms and is intended to [...]
This time last year, we shared the exciting news that three more dedicated members of the Backhouse Solicitors team were beginning their journey towards qualification through the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship progreamme with BPP. One year on, Courtney, Lucas and Charlotte have taken time to [...]
Backhouse Solicitors are delighted to announce our move to a new office at 105 Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, marking an exciting new chapter for our growing firm. Since opening our Leigh office on Elm Road, we have been overwhelmed by the warm welcome from local residents, businesses [...]
As an Employment Solicitor, I am delighted to be joining Backhouse Solicitors. With the firm having originally been established as an Employment Law specialist before successfully expanding into a wider range of legal services, it feels particularly fitting to become part of the team. I [...]
I am delighted to be joining the Litigation team at Backhouse Solicitors and would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I qualified as a Solicitor after successfully completing both stages of the Solicitor Qualifying Examination (SQE). Before qualifying, I completed my Law Conversion [...]
From 13 July 2026, changes to a number of court and tribunal fees came into effect following updates published by the Ministry of Justice. The changes form part of an ongoing review of court and tribunal funding and the fees charged for different types of cases. [...]
From 1st January 2027, there will be major reforms to unfair dismissal law, including a significantly shorter qualifying period and the expected removal of the compensation cap. For business owners, these changes mean less time to assess new hires, greater exposure to claims and a [...]
Small businesses across the UK have experienced significant challenges caused by delayed payments. On 19th May 2026, the Government introduced a new Bill in the House of Lords aimed at tackling late payments and improving cash flow for small businesses and suppliers. Late payments not [...]
From 7 April 2026, a new government body, the Fair Work Agency (FWA), came into force as part of the Employment Rights Act 2025. The FWA will bring together three existing enforcement bodies into a single organisation: The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority The Employment [...]
