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What happens in a personal injury claim?
If you have never taken legal action before, starting a personal injury claim can seem daunting. In fact, often, people come to our Personal Injury team for help who have...
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Why an ‘off the record’ meeting can still end up in tribunal evidence
‘Off the record’ meetings, formally known as protected conversations and/or without prejudice conversations, are discussions between an employer and an employee where they discuss ending the employment on agreed terms....
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What is the redundancy consultation process for employers?
Consulting employees on your redundancy plans is often one of the most uncomfortable and difficult conversations you can have as an employer, but it is important to deal with it...
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Term-time-only contracts: what they mean for annual leave and maternity leave
Term-time-only employment contracts can be an appealing option for anyone who needs their working pattern to align with school holidays. They provide flexibility for working parents and those with caring...
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The implications of covert recording in the workplace
Covert recordings of meetings and discussions in the workplace have become increasingly common. There is no doubt that a technology such as voice recording functionality on mobile phones and increased remote...
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What is a probate caveat and why are claims rising?
Probate claims were up by 13% in 2025, with the final quarter recording the highest quarterly volume in 10 years. There has also been a striking shift in probate disputes...
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When family businesses complicate an estate: lessons from the Brinner v Brinner & Ors court ruling
In the recent case of Brinner v Brinner & Ors [2026] EWHC 1462 (Ch), the High Court had to untangle a probate dispute involving a widow who believed her late...
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Employment Rights Act: how unfair dismissal rights are changing for those on fixed-term contracts
Several legislative changes under the Employment Rights Bill are due to come into force over the next two years, including changes to unfair dismissal rights for employees. From 1st January...
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Your guide to Personal Injury Trusts
A Personal Injury Trust (PIT) is a legal arrangement where compensation funds from a personal injury claim, such as a brain injury claim, are held in a separate Trust account...
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Understanding Personal Injury Trusts for children
When a child is awarded significant compensation for personal injury, it is often recommended that the money be placed into a minor Personal Injury Trust (PIT). A minor Personal Injury...
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Do I need a professional trustee?
Setting up a Personal Injury Trust (PIT) is a sensible and beneficial way of managing compensation funds from a personal injury claim. However, a question we are commonly asked by...
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Avoid costly mistakes: the case against DIY probate
For some Executors of an estate, it can be tempting to apply for probate yourself in a bid to save money and time. After all, the cost of living is...
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