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Podcast | An Introduction to Surrogacy Law – Episode 1: What is Surrogacy?
What is surrogacy, and how is it governed? Society has changed, and surrogacy has become more common. Celebrities have brought this to the forefront of discussion, but surrogacy is not...
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Dementia and the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney
According to the Alzheimer’s Society, one in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. Despite this, many people don’t realise what would happen to...
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What is Non-Court Dispute Resolution?
There are many decisions you need to make when considering separation or divorce, such as how you will divide your finances and arrangements for your children. Many couples want to...
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Does dementia stop you from signing a Will?
“Does dementia stop me from making a Will?” is a question we often get asked, along with dozens of similar queries on behalf of parents, grandparents and other relatives. In...
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Fixed-term contracts and maternity leave
By law, employees have a legal right to 52 weeks’ maternity leave, but it’s not always clear what an employee’s maternity or parental rights are when they are on a...
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Media reporting now allowed in family courts
The Transparency Project is a pilot scheme that allows journalists to report directly from family courts. It was rolled out in 2023 and has recently been extended across England and...
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Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman: how will this affect employers?
On 16th April 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex rather than gender identity or reassignment, as referred to...
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Can you sign a Will electronically?
Most things we do now are, or can be, done digitally, so the question of whether you can sign a Will electronically is a common one. During the Covid-19 pandemic,...
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Teacher pension delays: a hidden challenge in divorce cases
When dividing finances during divorce, separation or civil partnership dissolution, pensions are factored in alongside other finances such as savings and property. Now, delays in valuing teachers’ pensions are putting...
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What to do if you have an accident with an uninsured driver
If you have been involved in an accident with an uninsured driver, you may be worried that you cannot claim, and you will have to pay for any damage. Luckily,...
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Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023: new legislation in force
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 came into effect on 6th April 2025, making Neonatal Care Leave a day-one right. Our employment law solicitors explain how the new...
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Changes to Statutory Sick Pay: an employer’s guide
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is set to change, following a series of consultations between the Government and key stakeholders. The new rules include making it a day-one right for employees...
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