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Your guide to the employment tribunal reforms
The HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has announced plans to reform employment tribunals so that they are more efficient for all parties involved. Employment tribunals can be vital in...
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Case study: contention over the gift of a property in a Will settled
Our contentious probate solicitors were recently involved in an interesting case regarding the validity of a Will that was drafted by a former Partner (Ms T) of Barcan and Kirby....
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How do you end a civil partnership?
If you want to end a civil partnership, you need to apply for a ‘dissolution order’, which dissolves the partnership. The process is similar to that of divorce in marriage,...
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Case study: £450,000 for delayed rectal cancer diagnosis
Our medical negligence solicitors acted on behalf of Mr B, who received a delayed diagnosis of rectal cancer, which led to metastatic disease in his lungs and liver. Visits to...
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Case study: defending an Inheritance Act 1975 claim
Our inheritance disputes solicitors recently advised a family in defence of an Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claim. Our specialist team was instructed by the child (J)...
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Employment law changes in 2022
The last two years have brought about plenty of changes in employment law. From furlough to hybrid working, there has been a lot for employers and employees alike to get...
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Maternity scandal report: ‘normal births’ and how care can change for the better
The final report into the maternity scandal at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been published. This follows a five-year independent inquiry led by Donna Ockenden, an...
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Should I leave my house to my children in my Will?
Your house is most likely your biggest asset, and leaving your home to your children in your Will could help to secure their future. However, a substantial gift in a...
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Example case study: negotiating a Pension Sharing Order
The following case study is based on a matter that our divorce finance solicitors typically take on. Our divorce finance solicitors advised a client on the division of her husband’s...
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Spring Statement 2022: how it affects employment and housing
With increasing fuel prices and concerns over the rising cost of living, yesterday’s Spring Statement was highly anticipated by businesses and families alike. So what has Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of...
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Case study: £62,000 award after builders failed to complete work on time
Our dispute resolution solicitors recently advised a couple after a building company failed to carry out work they had been contracted to do. Builders failed to carry out contracted work...
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Case study: £10m compensation for child diagnosed with cerebral palsy due to avoidable brain damage
Our medical negligence solicitors helped claim compensation for a child who has cerebral palsy as a result of avoidable brain damage. Background: visit to GP for chest infection Our client,...
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