Associate Solicitor David Cooper discusses plans for the current paper-based process for the preparation and registering of powers of attorney to be made digital.
Live-in domestic workers to be entitled to National Minimum Wage
The UK government is planning to remove the exemption from the national minimum wage (NMW) that currently applies to domestic workers who live in the employer’s family home and are treated as members of the family. Paul Maynard discusses the new regulations which, are expected to come into force on 1 April 2024.
Making Litigation Cheaper and Simpler? Fixed Recoverable Costs
Important changes have been introduced to the legal costs system, which applies to most forms of court litigation. Senior Associate Solicitor Daniela Bushe discusses these changes along with key benefits and take aways.
DIY Will?
Private Client Partner, Cara Grant, discusses the potential pitfalls of not instructing a regulated professional when drawing up a Will.
Non-Disclosure in Divorce Proceedings
Family Law Partner, Giles Robinson, discusses the risk of non-disclosure in financial proceedings on divorce.
Invoice Payment Terms
Dispute Resolution Partner, Jeremy Laws, discusses a recent case which highlights the dangers of inexplicit invoice payment terms.
Renters (Reform) Bill introduced in House of Commons
Commercial Litigation and Disputes Partner, Cathy Allen, discusses the long awaited Renters (Reform) Bill (“the Bill”), introduced to the House of Commons in May 2023.
Getting your Commercial Property in Order Ahead of Granting a Lease
Senior Associate Solicitor Christopher Moye discusses points landlords should consider before granting a lease on their commercial property.
Payment of Contact Centre Costs
Who pays the cost of contact centres? A question that regularly arises in children disputes. Family Law Partner Debra Frazer discusses a recent case in the High Court.
Pre-Owned Assets Charge
Private Client Partner James Mountford discusses intergenerational living arrangements and the issue of the pre-owned assets charge.