Choosing the right solicitor is crucial, whether you’re dealing with a property transaction, seeking advice on a divorce, making a personal injury claim, or writing a Will. However, according to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the number of First Tier Complaints involving dissatisfaction with the service of a firm, have steadily increased, rising by over...Read More

According to the PDSA’s 2024 Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, 51% of the UK population own a pet.  For many of us, our pets form a key part of our family unit.  Arrangements for pets can therefore be one of a number of important considerations on divorce. At present, England does not have specific laws on...Read More

Partner and Head of Employment Law, Nigel Targett shares insights into the new sexual harassment laws coming into effect in England on the 26th October, 2024, which will place stricter obligations on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. In response to a series of high-profile incidents and growing public awareness, new sexual harassment laws came...Read More

It has long been understood that the costs of litigation can be high, and this can act as a barrier to access to justice. To quote Sir Rupert Jackson in his 2017 report: “If the costs are too high, people cannot afford lawyers. If the costs are too low, there will not be any lawyers...Read More

Equity Release lending is becoming more popular than ever for a number of reasons.  What is it and why are more people choosing to go down this route? What is Equity Release? Equity Release is a way of getting cash from the value of your home whilst enabling you to continue living in it and...Read More

It is a cause for celebration when you successfully obtain a judgment against your opponent. Unfortunately, however, that may not always be the end of the matter. Court judgments will usually contain an order for the judgment debtor to pay the judgment debt by a specified deadline (usually 14 days, but that can vary). However,...Read More

Most businesses will at some point struggle with ensuring that their customers pay their invoices promptly or at all, and for others it can be a regular occurrence. This can have a significant impact on your business’ cashflow and overall financial position. What can you do to improve your position and make sure that you...Read More

Many commercial relationships between parties are governed by a contract. For example, there will usually be a contract between a business and its customers for the provision of goods or services. Unfortunately, things sometimes go wrong and this can lead to a contractual dispute between the parties. We can help you when a contractual dispute...Read More

Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution that can help parties to resolve their disputes out of Court. An independent third party, known as a mediator, is appointed by the parties to assist them in discussing settlement of their issues. There are many reasons why you might want to consider mediation, including:- Mediation may enable the...Read More

April witnessed a number of changes to employment law taking effect.  July will see the implementation of further changes which should lead to greater flexibility for employers surrounding the TUPE regulations and increased protection for employees concerning the code of practice on ‘firing & re-hiring’. Here, Nigel Targett, Employment Partner explores the legislative changes in detail. TUPE TUPE...Read More