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Women in Law campaign shortlisted for Business Leader Award
The shortlist for the Business Leader Awards has been released and we’re delighted to see that we’ve once again made the final cut in the Marketing Campaign of the Year...
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New ‘Growing Together’ community campaign launches
We’re pleased and excited to announce the launch of a new local communities-based sponsorship programme, ‘Growing Together’, which will fund a number of growing-related projects around Bristol and South Gloucestershire....
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Power of Attorney or Deputyship: which is better?
Powers of Attorney have hit the news after a retired Court of Protection judge said he would never make one. In the foreword to his new book, ex-senior judge Denzil...
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Leading Judge slams mental health provision for teenagers
A top family law Judge has described the “disgraceful and utterly shaming lack of proper provision in this country” for teenagers with mental health needs. Sir James Munby, the High...
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Leaseholds to be banned on new builds in England
According to the Land Registry, £2bn of new build leasehold houses were sold in England and Wales in the last year alone. In the same period, 42% of new build...
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Supreme Court rules employment tribunal fees to be unlawful
The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that employment tribunal fees are unlawful. Since 2013, employees in the UK who have disputes with their employers have had to pay fees in...
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Using Trusts to plan your legacy
Do I need a Trust? It’s a question many people ask when they come to write their Will and plan their estate. There are myriad different kinds of Trust arrangements,...
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Equal pension rights for same-sex couples
Same-sex marriage has been legal in Britain since 2014, but inequality in marriage still hasn’t been completely eliminated. However, there was a big step forward on this front today as...
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Employment tribunals: will Matthew Taylor’s ‘Good Work’ review help?
Employment and the world of work are hot topics for public debate at the moment, and today, the talk is all focused on Matthew Taylor’s report into improving working practices,...
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Nowhere to turn: only a quarter of women seeking refuge find it
A new report published this week by Women’s Aid reveals that only a quarter of women supported by their caseworkers last year were able to find space in a domestic...
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Making strides in the fight against dementia: 20km walk for BRACE
Staff from our North Street office were put through their paces this weekend when they took part in a 20-kilometre sponsored walk to raise money for BRACE Alzheimer’s Research. The...
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How can I prevent my child from being abducted?
The prospect of the other parent taking your child abroad, without your consent, is a frightening one. But with a rise in international relationships comes an increase in international separations,...
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