What is remote working? – The ins and outs
The workplace is changing and the advent of new technologies enables a much more flexible working environment for employees. Jane Crosby explains what is remote...
Blogs
Fines fly following British Airways GDPR breach
The headlines that British Airways had a major GDPR breach and is facing a fine of £183.39M after infringements of personal data. Around 500,000 customers...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorCommercial Landlords be wary – agreeing to alterations produces problems.
It is not enough for a landlord to have a well written lease which imposes multiple obligations and penalties on a tenant. The landlord must...
John Guthrie
Partner, Commercial PropertyGrandparents are for Christmas too
For many families in these hectic times, especially where both parents work, being able to call upon other family members to assist with the day...
Sharon Powell
Partner, Head of FamilyProbate fee increase scrapped
The lawyers in our trusts and estates department are pleased that the uncertainty over the increase in probate court fees has ended following the recent...
Sue Macleod
Senior Associate, Trusts & EstatesResidential Lease Extensions On Flats – A Taxing Issue
You are a flat owner. After a lot of hard work, you have managed to persuade your fellow flat owners to purchase the freehold of...
Sarah Osborne
Partner, Head of Leasehold EnfranchisementWhat Can A Solicitor Do To Minimise The Stress Of...
Have you noticed how life seems to be getting busier and busier? My children are growing older and I often reflect how I have less...
Mark Wisby
Senior Associate, Clinical NegligenceIs Right to Manage the Right Way?
The Right to Manage (RTM) has been available for flat owners since it became law in 2002. It allows flat owners the right for the...
Sarah Osborne
Partner, Head of Leasehold EnfranchisementIs Commonhold for the common good?
Commonhold is receiving a lot of attention due to the recent Law Commission paper on resurrecting this process. This is part of a long (and...
Sarah Osborne
Partner, Head of Leasehold EnfranchisementAre staff photographs a breach of the GDPR?
Many employers take photographs of their employees to use on the business’ website and to support other business-wide marketing campaigns. But do photos constitute personal...