The articles on this website are presented for general interest
only and you should be aware that all cases, with their individual
circumstances, are very different. If you require help with a particular
matter you are strongly advised to consult one of our lawyers.
General
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Ages of Consent
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A light-hearted look at the qualifying ages for various activities.
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School Leaving Age
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Earliest ages for leaving school in different parts of the
country.
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Company & Commercial
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New Licensing
Laws
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A major shake-up in the way licensing is handled.
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Landlord
and Tenant Act Reforms
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How changes in the law affect business premises.
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Patents,
Trade Marks, Registered Designs and Copyright
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An explanation of the differences between each kind of protection
and an outline of how to obtain each.
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Residential Property
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Stages
of Conveyancing
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A step-by-step look at the stages of buying and selling property.
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Tenure
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A look at the different ways in which property can be owned
leasehold, freehold and the new commonhold also
joint ownership.
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Contract
Races
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Considerations when you have more than one interested purchaser.
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Moving
Home
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What you must remember to do and who you will need to notify
a checklist.
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New Property
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Special considerations when you buy a new property from a
builder.
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Family
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Relationship
Breakdown & Divorce
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A look at the grounds for obtaining a divorce. Also some
of the alternatives to divorce.
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Children
Private Law
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The provisions for children and court orders that may need
to be considered when parents separate. Also a look at parental
rights and responsibilities and the position of unmarried
parents.
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Financial
Issues
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Some of the considerations regarding marital property during
divorce proceedings.
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Civil Partnerships
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Changes in the law to recorgnise same sex relationship.
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Personal Injury
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Specialist Personal Injury Lawyers working for justice for
victims.
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Accident
Claims
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Compensation for injuries how much you can expect
to receive.
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Litigation
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Holidays
from Hell
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A look at what can go wrong on holiday and the possible remedies.
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Small
Claims Court
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A brief roundup of the steps to suing for smaller amounts.
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Employment
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Religious
Discrimination
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New regulations against discrimination on religious grounds.
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Family-Friendly
Employment Legislation
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A summary of some of the new rights for parents in the workplace.
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Employment
Rights for Families
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This covers the provisions for parental leave, leave in the
event of family emergencies, and rules relating to flexible
working for parents.
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Redundancy
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Rights for employees, and points employers need to bear in
mind in the event of a redundancy situation.
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Selling
a Business
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Consultation with employees regarding the sale of a business.
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Wills & Probate
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Intestacy
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What happens to someone's estate when they don't leave a
Will.
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Contesting
a Will
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The grounds on which a Will may be contested and how to ensure
yours won't be challenged.
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Why making
a will
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The benefits of making a will and the disadvantages of not
doing so.
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