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Thinking of taking your child on holiday abroad? Here are our top tips to consider.

Posted on 11th February 2022 in Family Law

In this article we consider the top tips to facilitate amicable child arrangements.

Posted by

Bea Taylor

Solicitor

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Record numbers of children impacted by domestic abuse – care proceedings

Posted on 09th February 2022 in Family Law

Information released by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) shows a record number of children have been impacted by domestic abuse leading to social services referrals and care proceedings, with the police making almost 245,000 referrals to Social Services for domestic abuse in 2020/2021. 

Posted by

Mark Williams

Partner and Solicitor

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Protecting children from domestic abuse

Posted on 01st February 2022 in Family Law

A new section of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is being brought into force on Monday 31st January 2022, making provisions in relation to children as victims of domestic abuse.

Posted by

Sarah Miller

Associate and Senior Paralegal

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Can I make an Inheritance Act claim?

Posted on 25th January 2022 in Dispute Resolution, Later Life Planning

When a loved one dies, it will be distressing to learn that their Will did not sufficiently provide for you. This may be because of the size of the estate, the gift, or whether or not the person died without a Will.  There are often complicated circumstances.

Posted by

Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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Man left blind following misdiagnosis from doctors

Posted on 25th January 2022 in Medical Negligence

29 year-old Andi Peel from Leicester had been suffering from severe headaches while running a Carphone Warehouse store in August 2019. It wasn’t until January 2020 that he was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme, a fast-growing brain tumour.

Posted by

Endurance Arthur

Partner and Solicitor

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Increase in Probate Court fees

Posted on 24th January 2022 in Probate & Wills

It has been confirmed by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) that the fee for probate applications is changing and all users of the probate service will pay a higher fee.

Posted by

Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive

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Employers guide to TUPE

Posted on 18th January 2022 in Employment

We are regularly asked to advise employers on the application and implications of TUPE and how they can fulfil their obligations under the regulations. Here are some of the most common issues we advise our clients on.

Posted by

Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor

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£100 million paid for maternity ward deaths in Mid and South Essex trust

Posted on 17th January 2022 in Medical Negligence

It’s been revealed that the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust paid over £100 million in compensation to bereaved families following 176 obstetrics claims relating to the death of babies and mothers in the past ten years.

Posted by

Endurance Arthur

Partner and Solicitor

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17 year old may have suffered brain damage caused by medication after giving birth

Posted on 12th January 2022 in Medical Negligence

An inquest has heard that in September 2019 Teegan Barnard, aged 17, suffered cardiac arrest within two hours of giving birth at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester and later died at home on October 7th, 2019.

Posted by

Endurance Arthur

Partner and Solicitor

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Small payment scheme proposed for vulnerable people

Posted on 07th January 2022 in Safeguarding Vulnerable Clients

When a person loses mental capacity and does not already have an attorney to help with their affairs, it can be difficult to know how to help them with their finances.

Posted by

Emma McAdam

Solicitor

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Are company directors employees?

Posted on 07th January 2022 in Employment

Whether or not directors are also employees is often not a simple question and can have big implications both for the individual and the company.

Posted by

Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor

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Can affordable housing be privately managed?

Posted on 05th January 2022 in Affordable Housing

A proposed development of 115 privately rented dwellings, which were to be managed privately rather than through a Registered Provider, was appealed. However, the Inspector found that the units did not conflict with the development plans.

Posted by

Alex McKerron

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive