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March 26, 2020   |   Written by: Liam O’Shea

This article has an update, please find more related information in the follow up article: A complete ban on residential home evictions. The Coronavirus Act 2020 received royal assent yesterday. However, it does not contain provisions which directly either prevent ...

March 12, 2020   |   Written by: Sally Wileman

Our recent charitable efforts have raised a total of £1,396 for St. Giles Hospice, who support people in the local community with incurable diseases such as cancer, motor neurone disease, heart failure, MS and respiratory disease. In October we took ...

March 10, 2020

When it comes to commercial property, matters between tenants and landlords must be handled very carefully. It is very important that you are provided with the best legal assistance possible, so that you know, whatever your role in the matter, ...

February 28, 2020

On 6th April 2020, changes to Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 will come into force, requiring employers to provide employees AND workers with specific information in relation to their employment/engagement. Most of the information MUST be supplied ...

January 29, 2020   |   Written by: Alex Bristow

The 3 million opposite sex couples that are cohabitating, but are not married, now have the option of a civil partnership, rather than a marriage should they prefer. This will allow them to benefit from the rights married couples enjoy. ...

January 22, 2020   |   Written by: Liam O’Shea

As of 1st June 2020, the provision of the Tenant Fees Act 2019 becomes binding on all residential tenancies – including the limit on the amount of deposit a letting agent or landlord can take from a tenant. On the ...

January 15, 2020   |   Written by: Lauren Jones

It’s important to update your Will following separation, as failing to do so could have serious consequences. Going through a divorce is a very difficult time for both parties and there is usually a lot to think about, but it ...

December 23, 2019   |   Written by: Nigel Smith

What are the differences? So, what is the difference between civil partnership and marriage? A civil partnership is purely a civil ceremony, whilst a marriage can be religious or secular; this choice does not exist for a civil partnership and ...

December 23, 2019

What is a Child Arrangement Order? Should a child’s parents be separated, a Child Arrangement Order decides who the child will live with and the amount of time they will spend with the other parent. It also covers when and ...

December 17, 2019   |   Written by:

What is Divorce Day? Divorce Day is a term used by law firms that describes the time of year when couples are contacting them about divorce most. The day is traditionally on the first Monday of the year, so the ...