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Employment | 23rd January 2024

Legal considerations every employer should know when working with freelancers

In today's evolving job market, more and more professionals are opting for freelance work rather than traditional employment. This shift has prompted businesses to adapt...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator
Wills, Trusts & Estates | 20th January 2024

Why everyone needs a will

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to put off important tasks, and writing a will is often one of them. However, having a will is...

Louise Harrhy

Chair, Partner & Head of Trusts & Estates
Residential Property | 5th January 2024

Eight things to remember when you are selling a house

Selling a house can be daunting, and many legal considerations need to be taken into account to ensure a smooth and successful sale, such as...

Lawrence Stolworthy

Partner, Head of Residential Property
Family | 18th December 2023

Supporting rocky relationships through the hard times

The family-focus of Christmas is often followed in January with news of unhappy couples ending their relationship, leading to so-called Divorce Day, as family lawyers...

Sharon Powell

Partner, Head of Family
News | 12th December 2023

‘Property Law Firm of the Year’ winners!

The Surrey Property Awards are held every year and this year on 30th November, representatives from law firms, residential and commercial estate agents, surveyors and...

Elizabeth Larkin

Head of Marketing
Employment | 27th November 2023

Redundancy: What is it and when does it happen?

Facing redundancy can be a challenging and uncertain time for employees. It is important to have a clear understanding of the redundancy process and your...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator
Commercial & Corporate, Employment | 17th November 2023

Route to the door is different for Directors

When Suella Braverman was removed from her cabinet post she decided to take a defiant stance, with an open letter criticising PM Rishi Sunak for...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator
Commercial & Corporate | 16th November 2023

When dealmakers decide to bite down on a MAC

Court ruling highlights the challenge for buyers if a deal turns sour.   The takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk hit the headlines last year when...

James Lamont

Partner, Head of Commercial & Corporate
Family | 3rd November 2023

Mediation and Christmas. What to do when there is no...

The festive season is a time of joy, celebration, and family gatherings. However, for separated or divorced parents, it can also be a period of...

Sharon Powell

Partner, Head of Family
Dispute Resolution, Employment | 23rd October 2023

Employment non-competes look set to shrink

The Government plans to prune restrictions around non-compete clauses when employees leave to join a competitor or set up a rival business, according to a...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator