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Minor children and 1975 Inheritance Act Claims

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This article explains the law around the 1975 Inheritance Act and minor children.

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New Law: Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay

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On 6 April 2025 the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (“the Act”) came into force, entitling eligible employees with babies who have received or are in receipt of neonatal care to additional time off.

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Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

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Refusal of the employee’s flexible working request to accommodate her childcare needs amounted to indirect sex discrimination.

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Right to Work in the UK Checks – changes and further extension of COVID adjusted measures until 5 April 2022

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The Home Office has granted a further extension to the adjusted procedure (in response to the Coronavirus pandemic) to complete Right to Work in the UK Checks.

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Should I make a sole or joint no fault divorce application?

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In a sole application, only one party is responsible for making the application and progressing it. In a joint application, both spouses apply together and are jointly responsible for progressing.

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SME housebuilders need help to get Britain building again

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The Government wants to “get Britain building again” with a pledge to deliver 1.5 million homes across the country in its first five-year term – a level of output not seen since 1977.

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The advantages of discretionary Will trusts

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We explain how discretionary Will trusts work and explore how one might have prevented a family dispute over a Scottish estate. Call 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation with a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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The short guide to a suspected brain tumour: Treatment and diagnosis

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When one is suspected to have a brain tumour, it can be very frightening. We’ve put together a guide to help one navigate through this tough journey.

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The winner takes it all in Defamation – Litigation strategy and the art of winning

Civil dispute resolution
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For businesses and high net worth or public individuals bringing or defending defamation litigation it is important to use the various tools available to bring cases to a conclusion as quickly and cheaply as possible.

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Trusts: not just for the super-rich

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We address the misconception that trusts are for the super-rich and share how they can be used to benefit a range of individuals. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free consultation.

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Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

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Heads of term can be problematic, particularly where discussions stall or the parties fail to enter into the main contract. In this article we set out the most common issues which arise in relation to heads of terms.

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