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Family | 27th November 2018

Is there such a thing as a ‘good divorce’?

Many Resolution[1] family lawyers think so and this week is Resolution’s annual awareness-raising week Minimising the impact of conflict on children: Conflict can have some...

Vanessa McMurtrie

Partner, Family
Dispute Resolution | 27th November 2018

Self-driving Vehicles – Who Is Responsible For A Driverless Car...

Self-driving Vehicles – who is responsible if you have an accident? The age of ‘driverless’ cars is nearly upon us. Funnily enough, it’s internet giant...

Mark Wisby

Senior Associate, Clinical Negligence
Employment | 23rd November 2018

When ‘Banter’ crosses over into abuse

“It’s just bants, mate! Just bants!” If you work in any kind of environment, from an office to a building site, you’ll be familiar with...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator
Personal Injury | 10th November 2018

A Quick Guide to Personal Injury Trusts

One of the more structured ways of ensuring a recipient is able to manage their inheritance properly is to put it into a trust. For...

Mark Wisby

Senior Associate, Clinical Negligence
Mediation | 5th November 2018

Mediation: Please don’t use the “F” word in my presence

As I always say to parties at the beginning of my mediations, one of the golden rules of mediation is that each side must move...

Paul Grimwood

Partner & Accredited Mediator
Employment | 4th November 2018

New employment rights raise another red flag for employers

New payslip requirements are set to come into force, requiring itemised calculations for variable rates of pay and hours worked. Alongside, the requirement for payslips...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator
Dispute Resolution | 2nd November 2018

Bonfire Night parties – how to avoid some legal fireworks

Remember, remember, the fifth of November… Every year it’s impossible not to remember the (allegedly) treasonous acts of a group of men as they planned...

Paul Grimwood

Partner & Accredited Mediator
Employment | 26th October 2018

Will non-regression clauses protect UK workers after Brexit?

It could be a little risky reporting this, as by the time you reach the end of this article things could have all changed, such...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator
Family | 8th October 2018

Cohabitation, civil partnerships and marriage – the choice is now...

Last week, the Government announced that it intends to allow heterosexual couples to enter into civil partnerships. This decision was no doubt taken in the...

Julian Waldon

Associate, Family
Residential Property | 5th October 2018

First-Time Buyer Guide

Buying a home is stressful, for first-time buyers. It’s wise to do some research to ensure you know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. Conveyancing...

Francesca Nash

Senior Solicitor, Residential Property