Updates + Media
Blogs
What are employers’ responsibilities when it snows?
We had numerous weather warnings and we knew snow was coming our way, but how many employers planned in advance? It’s likely that managers, heads of departments etc. within companies will...
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Case Studies
Case study: constructive dismissal claim against employer
Our client came to our employment law solicitors whilst she was experiencing a complete breakdown of trust and confidence in her working relationship with her employer. Her employer had breached...
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Blogs
Bristol Deliveroo riders to strike for their employment rights
Deliveroo riders in Bristol have announced an all-out strike today (Friday 18th January 2019) from 6pm until Saturday. The couriers will gather in the city centre this evening in a...
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Blogs
Do I need a Declaration of Trust when buying a property?
In all the excitement of a new home together, it’s easy to forget to take steps to formalise your legal position or protect the money you’ve invested. Discussing a Declaration...
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Blogs
It’s estimated that over 60% of British adults do not have a Will. Like home insurance, Wills are optional; you don’t have to have one but the consequences of not...
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Blogs
Gifts in the Court of Protection for Deputies and Attorneys
The Court of Protection recently decided that an Attorney appointed under a Lasting Power of Attorney was allowed to make gifts from the funds of his mother totalling over £7m....
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Firm News
‘The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes’
In November of this year, The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes opened as part of a Channel 4 programme to raise awareness of dementia and remove the stigma around the disease....
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Blogs
An Energy Performance Certificate (‘EPC’) is not only beneficial in ensuring homes meet efficiency targets but it allows occupiers to identify areas for improvement when it comes to energy consumption....
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Blogs
Return of the Probate Tax: What does it mean?
The government has announced that it has resurrected its 2017 plan to implement an enormous increase in probate application fees for higher-value estates in England and Wales. While the new...
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Firm News
We’re gearing up to support Road Safety Week!
We’re delighted to be supporting the Brain Injury Group and BRAKE in this year’s Road Safety Week campaign. This year, BRAKE’s theme is ‘Bike Smart’ and will focus on the safety of...
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Blogs
If you find yourself in a dispute with someone and you are considering taking them to court, or if someone is taking you to court, you may ask yourself the...
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Firm News
Firm ranked top in Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession
The 2019 edition of The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession has been published, and we’re proud to announce that we’ve been ranked in three areas of law – including...
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