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Employment | 11th April 2016

How 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 Mediator
Leasehold Enfranchisement, News | 6th April 2016

New 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 Enfranchisement
Family | 4th April 2016

The 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, Family
Family | 1st April 2016

Rising 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...

Sharon Powell

Partner, Head of Family
Commercial & Corporate | 30th March 2016

The PSC register and what it means for you

The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent on 26 March 2015. The aim of the act was to reduce...

Danielle Collett-Bruce

Senior Solicitor, Commercial & Corporate
Family | 30th March 2016

Could divorces be moving online by 2017?

It seems that everything is becoming digital these days, from the emergence of online estate agents to the transfer of holiday bookings to the internet...

Vanessa McMurtrie

Partner, Family
Employment | 30th March 2016

What does the national living wage mean for employers?

As of April 1st, all employers in the UK will be required to pay their staff aged 25 or over what is more commonly known...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator
Commercial Property | 24th March 2016

Anyone for tennis?

The High Court recently had to decide whether an easement (a legal right over property) can exist to use a tennis court, golf course or...

Roderick Campbell

Partner, Head of Commercial Property
Commercial Property | 24th March 2016

Flooding: Don’t Get Your Feet Wet

Flooding has always been an issue but has been particularly severe since 2000. The cost of damage runs into the billions and with meteorologists predicting...

Tamzin Mandelli

Partner, Head of Commercial Property
Commercial Property | 24th March 2016

The Dangers of Non Disclosure

It is well known that replies to enquiries must be accurate when given to avoid potential claims for misrepresentation. Greenridge Luton One Limited –v- Kempton...

Gaenor Thomas

Associate, Commercial Property