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Cost of Erb’s Palsy
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Cost of Erb’s Palsy

Posted on 17th October 2022 in Medical Negligence

Erb’s Palsy is a permanent disability which results from an injury to the brachial plexus commonly caused during birth.    Please watch our video “What is Erb’s Palsy” which explains how the injury arises.  
Clair Hemming

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Clair Hemming

Partner and Solicitor
What is The Retained EU Law Bill 2022?
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What is The Retained EU Law Bill 2022?

Posted on 14th October 2022 in Employment

Following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, the UK government have now unveiled their urgent proposals for what could be interpreted as the most significant transformation to the UK legal system - the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022 (“Bill”).
Mai Mbye

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Mai Mbye

Solicitor
How to implement a planning permission
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How to implement a planning permission

Posted on 14th October 2022 in Planning and Licensing

Once your planning permission has been granted, you will need to implement it within the relevant time limits, otherwise it will expire. If your planning permission expires you won’t be able to proceed with your proposed development, and will need to re-applying for a new planning permission. 
Kelly Burns

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Kelly Burns

Senior Associate & Solicitor
Where do you stand on the price increases of ordered caravans?
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Where do you stand on the price increases of ordered caravans?

Posted on 06th October 2022 in Parks

Many manufactures have terms and conditions which contain a price alteration clause on caravans currently on order. In recent months more manufacturers are seeking to rely on such terms given the increase in production costs.
Georgina Moore

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Georgina Moore

Solicitor
Meningitis and its devasting consequences
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Meningitis and its devasting consequences

Posted on 05th October 2022 in Medical Negligence

World Meningitis Day was first held in 2008 and every year since then the Confederation of Meningitis Organisations and other charities supporting those affected by the disease have been using this opportunity to raise awareness of meningitis.
Helena Campbell

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Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive
Are transfers between siblings exempt from Inheritance Tax?
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Are transfers between siblings exempt from Inheritance Tax?

Posted on 29th September 2022 in Later Life Planning

It is widely known that in the UK the Inheritance Tax exemptions available on death have not substantially changed in line with inflation and the increasing value of properties.
Sasha Brennan

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Sasha Brennan

Solicitor
Can I be forced to sell a jointly owned house?
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Can I be forced to sell a jointly owned house?

Posted on 28th September 2022 in Family Law, Dispute Resolution

Whether you are married or in a cohabiting relationship, the family home is generally the most important family asset. In either situation, if you jointly own a property, there are steps your spouse or partner can take to force the sale of your home and the Court has the ultimate power to force the sale of the property.
Rachael Jones

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Rachael Jones

Solicitor
The position of spouses and civil partners when making an Inheritance Act claim
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The position of spouses and civil partners when making an Inheritance Act claim

Posted on 26th September 2022 in Dispute Resolution

The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 allows the Court to use their discretion to provide reasonable financial provision when a Will, or rules of intestacy, fail to do so.
Abigail Francis

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Abigail Francis

Paralegal
What happens if an executor ignores their duties?
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What happens if an executor ignores their duties?

Posted on 23rd September 2022 in Probate & Wills, Later Life Planning

The Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) have recently reported a case in the England and Wales High Court (EWHC) where an executor faces jail time for ignoring their duties and failing to act.
Sue Halfyard

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Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive
What are Section 106 Agreements?
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What are Section 106 Agreements?

Posted on 14th September 2022 in Planning and Licensing

If you have submitted a planning application and been told by the Local Planning Authority that a Section 106 Agreement will need to be completed before planning permission is granted you may be wondering what this means. 
Kelly Burns

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Kelly Burns

Senior Associate & Solicitor
What happens when unmarried couples separate?
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What happens when unmarried couples separate?

Posted on 07th September 2022 in Family Law

When unmarried couples separate they are not afforded the same protection in law as married couples who are getting divorced. In this article, we guide you through the Common Law Myth and how cohabiting couples can protect their interests by putting in place a Cohabitation Agreement.
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor
New deprivation of capital guidance for local authorities
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New deprivation of capital guidance for local authorities

Posted on 07th September 2022 in Later Life Planning, Safeguarding Vulnerable Clients

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has issued guidance to councils on the often-complex issue of Deprivation of Capital decisions.
Sue Halfyard

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Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive