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What is a Deputyship Order and When Do You Need One?
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What is a Deputyship Order and When Do You Need One?

Posted on 12th December 2023 in Probate & Wills, Later Life Planning

Deputyship is a legal term that refers to the appointment of a person (called a deputy) to make decisions on behalf of another person who lacks the mental capacity to do so.
Jessica Nowell

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Jessica Nowell

Paralegal
Never Events: What Are They and Why Do They Happen?
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Never Events: What Are They and Why Do They Happen?

Posted on 11th December 2023 in Medical Negligence

Never events are serious, preventable patient safety incidents that should never happen in healthcare settings. 
Simon Mansfield

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Simon Mansfield

Partner and Solicitor
Cohabitation: Joint and Sole Ownership of Property
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Cohabitation: Joint and Sole Ownership of Property

Posted on 30th November 2023 in Family Law

With high mortgage interest rates affecting affordability, it is no surprise that more and more couples are buying a house together in a bid to get themselves on to the property ladder.
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor
Cohabiting Couples: Your Legal Rights and Obligations
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Cohabiting Couples: Your Legal Rights and Obligations

Posted on 28th November 2023 in Family Law

Cohabiting couples are now the fastest growing family type in the UK, but the law doesn’t recognise these families in the same way as married couple or civil partners.
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor
Changes to UK Holiday Pay Rules for 2024
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Changes to UK Holiday Pay Rules for 2024

Posted on 27th November 2023 in Employment

On 8 November 2023, the government announced changes to the way in which holiday pay is calculated for irregular hours and part-year workers (such as those who work only during term time).
Mai Mbye

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Mai Mbye

Solicitor
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Posted on 23rd November 2023 in Family Law

Anyone can suffer domestic abuse regardless of age, sex, race, ethic or religious group. The 25th November 2023 marks the beginning of an initiative across the world calling for additional funding to help prevent violence against women.
Bea Taylor

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Bea Taylor

Solicitor
Coutts Bank, Nigel Farage and Data Protection: What Does My Company Need to Know About Subject Access Requests?
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Coutts Bank, Nigel Farage and Data Protection: What Does My Company Need to Know About Subject Access Requests?

Posted on 21st November 2023 in Data Protection

In July 2023 Nigel Farage’s bank accounts were closed by Coutts, a subsidiary of NatWest Banking Group, after an internal risk committee determined that his views on Brexit, LGBTQ+ rights and Net Zero “did not align” with the bank’s “values”.
Jessica Whittick

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Jessica Whittick

Solicitor
Important Changes to the Equality Act 2010
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Important Changes to the Equality Act 2010

Posted on 20th November 2023 in Employment

The Government has published draft legislation to amend the Equality Act 2010 (EqA) which will take effect from 1 January 2024.
Joanna Parry

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Joanna Parry

Associate and Solicitor
Poor safety standards in english maternity units
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Poor safety standards in english maternity units

Posted on 17th November 2023 in Medical Negligence

We follow the latest findings from England’s healthcare regulator who have reported that the declining safety levels in maternity units across the country continue to be cause for concern. Recent analysis by the BBC of Care Quality Commission (CQC) reports revealed that two thirds of maternity care units are not safe enough.
Clair Hemming

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Clair Hemming

Partner and Solicitor
Can I Get Full Custody of My Child?
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Can I Get Full Custody of My Child?

Posted on 16th November 2023 in Family Law

The term ‘custody’ is a very outdated legal term and is no longer used to describe the care arrangements for a child.
Sophie Charlton-Rigg

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Sophie Charlton-Rigg

Paralegal
A Rent Increase May Create a New Tenancy Agreement
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A Rent Increase May Create a New Tenancy Agreement

Posted on 16th November 2023 in Affordable Housing

A recent County Court decision held that increasing the rent may result in the creation of a new tenancy agreement, where it can be shown that this was the intention of both the landlord and the tenant. 
Artificial Intelligence and Employment Law
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Artificial Intelligence and Employment Law

Posted on 14th November 2023 in Employment

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool with many organisations now using AI to enhance efficiency and productivity. In the realm of employment law, AI is increasingly being developed to streamline processes and assist with decision making.
Mai Mbye

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Mai Mbye

Solicitor