Backhouse Solicitors News
We are thrilled to share that our team has chosen to continue supporting Farleigh Hospice as our Charity of the Year 2026! We’re excited to throw ourselves into an even bigger line-up of fundraising events throughout the year to raise money for such a great [...]
The Employment Tribunal uses what are called Vento Bands in discrimination cases under the Equality Act 2010. These bands help decide how much compensation someone should receive for the emotional impact of discrimination, such as distress, humiliation, or anxiety. These bands act as guidelines to keep [...]
Here we have our annual update on the changes to statutory pay rates taking effect from April 2026. The top band, known as the National Living Wage, applies to workers aged 21 and over. Different minimum wage rates continue to apply to 18-20-year-olds, under 18’s [...]
At the start of last year, we announced that two more of the talented team at Backhouse Solicitors would be embarking on the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship journey with BPP. Now, twelve months on, we’ve caught up with Amy and Charlotte to hear more about [...]
After nearly a decade practising law in Liverpool, I recently relocated to Essex and bring with me substantial experience across both healthcare and commercial litigation. I trained and worked at an international law firm where I acted for NHS Trusts and private healthcare organisations, managing [...]
I grew up in Manchester and studied law at the University of Liverpool. I qualified as a solicitor in August 2025, having built several years of practical experience through paralegal and trainee roles prior to qualification. Throughout my training, I gained exposure to a broad [...]
I qualified as a Solicitor in 2009 and specialise in residential conveyancing, underpinned by broad experience in commercial conveyancing, civil litigation, employment law, and wills and probate. As a former Solicitor-Partner, I have strong experience in training and mentoring junior staff, and I focus on [...]
In our previous New Renter’s Rights – October 2025 update, we outlined the key proposals of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and what landlords and tenants could expect in the months ahead. Since then, there has been further clarity on how and when the reforms [...]
After months of debating between the House of Lords and the House of Commons, the long-awaited Employment Rights Bill has now passed through Parliament. It is anticipated that the Bill will receive Royal Assent almost immediately, although it will not come into force until much [...]
The Renter’s Rights Bill for the private rental sector is now law, having received Royal Assent from the King last week. The Renters Rights Act is expected to rebalance the relationship between landlords and tenants across England as part of the Government’s Plan for Change. [...]
