Whether you’re jetting off to far away shores or staying closer to home, there are plenty of simple, eco-friendly choices that can help reduce the environmental impact of your holiday. Here are a few tips from the Green Team to help you travel more...
WhatsApp has become a staple tool for buying and selling horses , because it’s fast, encrypted, and easy to send videos on. In the equestrian world it is much more than just sending the pics from the yard night out. It’s very convenient, but is...
As it is not the most common area of practice in law, construction can for the uninitiated can be like hammering a square peg into a round hole, whilst blindfolded. Pitfalls and traps await the unwary, and early advice from a specialist can save time, money...
Today is a big day for Private Client Lawyers, the Law Commission published overnight their eagerly awaited report on modernising Wills (with draft Wills Bill). An area of law that has remained largely unchanged since the Victorian times, with the main...
EA are investigating farmers taking receipt of Gypsum and spreading it on their land without an Environmental Permit. We have received several enquiries from farmers in Lincolnshire who have spread Gypsum on that land in order to improve the quality of the...
Unlike a child’s parents, grandparents do not have a legal right to spend time with their grandchildren as in most cases they do not have parental responsibility. What options do grandparents have to spend time with their grandchildren? ...
News 📰 Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Since the new statutory entitlements to Neonatal Care Leave and Pay came into effect on 6 April 2025, Acas have published guidance to assist employers to ensure that they are meeting their responsibilities. The...
Nobody likes paperwork, but when dealing with an activity like construction that is unpredictable and expensive, paperwork (to borrow a phrase from The Last Kingdom) is all. Contemporaneous paperwork, that is. It’s no good describing it months...
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...
Today marks Earth Day , a global reminder of the importance of protecting our planet, and an opportunity for us all to reflect on the choices we make. This year’s theme is Renewable Energy! A topic more relevant than ever as we look towards a...
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, we attended 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 pressing issues in the...
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 part of our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, the Green Team is excited to announce that The Big Plastic Count 2025 is approaching. This nationwide initiative empowers individuals and organisations to track their plastic waste over a...
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...
If you're thinking about refreshing your space, before reaching for the flat-pack consider giving your home a stylish update that’s kinder to the planet. Green decorating isn’t just good for the environment, it often leads to more...
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...
