Why it’s important to get a lawyer involved early when...
Breakdowns in a relationship between a previously happy couple can be testing, stressful and upsetting. No matter the reason for the break up, someone will...
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Guests Enter at their Own Risk!
Perhaps the traditional “welcome mat” at your front door should be replaced with a mat stating “guests enter at their own risk”. Why you may...
Emily Phelan
Paralegal, Dispute ResolutionHow companies get caught in the slave trade
The recent conviction of a UK business owner for a human trafficking offence has been a wake-up call to big businesses to carefully monitor their...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator#SFLD16
One of our partners in the Family department is heavily involved in preparations for the Surrey Resolution Family Law Day which takes place on 18th...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyHillsborough Inquest Jury Verdict
At around 11 a.m. today, the Hillsborough inquest jury gave their answers to the remaining questions concerning the disaster at Hillsborough football ground in 1989...
Isabel Bathurst
Associate, Personal Injury and Clinical NegligenceChildren and The Exercise of Parental Responsibility
Two cases have caught my eye this week. Both involve the exercise of Parental Responsibility: one in connection with the choice of name for a...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyHow would Brexit affect hiring of EU workers for firms?
Brexit could have many consequences for British companies, when it comes to new employment regulations and the future of law in this country. However, it...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorNew Legal Enfranchisement Department
We are delighted to welcome our new Leasehold Enfranchisement department headed up by Emily Fitzpatrick, Partner and assisted by Kirsty Frampton, Paralegal. The team typically...
Emily Fitzpatrick
Partner, Head of Leasehold EnfranchisementThe Archers
As a family lawyer I can’t help but feel dismay at the current story line. I’ve found myself talking to Helen via the radio: get...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyRising costs of divorce encourage couples to ‘nest’ together
Splitting couples are facing a further rise in the cost of divorce with a big increase in court fees, and many are facing up to...
