Relocation cases, where one parent wishes to move with a child to a different city or even abroad, are some of the most emotionally challenging and legally complex matters in family law. These cases often involve intricate balancing of a child’s best...
The new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 ( DMCCA ) has reformed consumer rights and protection. As of 6 April 2025 , the DMCCA has updated the unfair commercial practices rules (previously governed by the Unfair Trading Regulations...
All businesses should be clear in terms of what could trigger a termination right in a commercial arrangement and, equally, how to exit if required without unexpected liability. Termination notices cannot be withdrawn after they are served, and some mistakes...
News 📰 Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2025 From 6 April 2025, the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2025 revises particular compensatory awards and statutory payments, as follows: In an event of unfair dismissal, the...
Divorce can be a challenging journey at the best of times, but when the marriage has involved emotional, psychological, or financial abuse, the process becomes even more complicated. If you've experienced coercive control, manipulation, or subtle forms...
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Modern Slavery Intelligence Network (MSIN) Conference at the Tesco Heart Building in Welwyn Garden City. The event brought together experts, campaigners, and industry leaders to discuss one of the most...
As part of tax planning many of our clients have introduced trusts to their business structures over time. Whether a business trades as a partnership or a limited company trusts have for many years been, and continue to be, an effective Inheritance Tax...
A cohabitation agreement is a legal document between unmarried couples who live together, either after buying a property together in joint names or moving into a property already owned by one party. The agreement sets out arrangements for how the property...
As we move into March 2025, businesses must stay informed about key legal and regulatory developments that could impact their operations. From the government’s consultation on e-invoicing to new cybersecurity guidelines and the latest in AI regulation,...
For businesses that sell goods electronically, or by mail or phone orders, having an appropriate returns policy is important in order to manage stock and financial risk. What is ‘distance selling’? Distance selling includes any sales made...
Further to my previous blog on the Renters Reform Act , this content aims to provide landlords with a brief update in respect of some of the changes that the Renters Rights Bill proposed to make and how these changes will impact landlords. What are...
The Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993 (“ CARs ”) are a product of the UK’s previous EU membership. They govern contracts entered into between a business (as principal) and a commercial agent (that is, a self-employed...
There has been great concern and uncertainty since the proposed changes to APR and BPR were announced in October. Protests continue, and Parliament is due to debate today (10 February 2025) the online petition calling for the proposed changes to be...
News 📰 Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 In an update from last month’s newsletter, the Government has now confirmed that the provisions for neonatal care leave will come into force on 6 April 2025 . With a confirmed date of...
Following the Autumn 2024 Budget changes proposed by Rachel Reeves, there has been a lot of uncertainty around how existing, well-considered succession planning has been affected when it comes to inheritance tax ( IHT ). Whilst we are still waiting for a...
Dying isn’t something any of us like to think about it, but the reality is: life is unpredictable and planning ahead by preparing a Will can leave your loved ones facing a lot of uncertainty, and potentially unintended consequences. What happens if...
Entering into litigation can be a scary prospect, whether it is because the outcome of the case is far from certain, or the size of the costs that will likely be incurred. A question often asked by claimants (the person bringing the claim) is “can I...
In this blog our Commercial team highlight some of the key provisions to consider when negotiating long term supply agreements with large national supermarket retailers in order to achieve contractual fairness and sustainable relationships across the...
We are aware that Port Health Authorities are currently rejecting food goods from China containing dairy. The regulations which govern the import of products of animal origin into the UK both from within the EU and from Third Countries are extensive and...
Max George, former member of The Wanted, was in the news recently for attempting to write his Will on his iPhone while in hospital. Whilst people may think, “At least he’s getting his affairs in order,” unfortunately, good intentions...
The Environment Agency is seeking views on proposals to introduce new waste charges and update existing charging regimes from April 2025. What is being proposed? Proposals include: A 10% additional levy to apply to annual subsistence charges related to...
With news of employment reforms in 2024 being dominated by the Employment Rights Bill, we are now expecting to see further reforms being drafted and announced in 2025. News 📰 The Draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill Announced in the...
Whenever we read about estoppel claims, it is common for farms to be involved. So, what is estoppel? The elements needed to be successful in arguing estoppel can be broken down into the following questions: was a clear, and unambiguous, promise made by X...
There is no legal requirement for you to instruct a lawyer to deal with your divorce and help organise your finances, but should you consult a family lawyer? Most likely, ‘yes.’ Why Public Funding Is Rare in Divorce Cases Public funding for...
Nuptial agreements (prenuptial entered into prior to the marriage and post nuptial during the marriage) have increasingly become an effective tool to formalise arrangements and protect assets upon divorce. In today’s financial landscape, personal...
When a loved one unfortunately passes away, their family or close friends will be tasked with estate administration, collecting and valuing the deceased’s assets, and dividing these between the correct beneficiaries. Where the deceased person left a...
As a business, you may have seen an increase in sales during the festive season – which is great news – until your customers are late making payments, and your cash flow suffers as a result. It’s common for people to overspend at this time...
News 📰 Employment Rights Bill update Negative opinion on the Impact Assessments for the Employment Rights Bill Before the dust has had time to settle on the recently released details of the Employment Rights Bill, the Regulatory Policy Committee...
What is an executor? An executor is someone who is appointed in a will to carry out the administration of somebody’s estate after they have died. If there is no will, then the person who carries out this role is known as an administrator (and the...
If your farm is in Catchment Sensitive Area and produce or spread organic material such as slurry on your fields, then you may have had a letter from the Environment Agency (EA) recently about complying with the Farming Rules for Water this winter. I have...
