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

Employment

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

24 September 2021

Written by

Paula Squire

Second marriages later in life

Family law

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If you are considering a marriage later in life what factors should be considered and how can trusts help? What about jointly owned assets and what if this marriage ends in divorce?

15 November 2020

Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

Agriculture

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HSE data shows farming is the most dangerous profession in the UK, personal injury lawyer says more needs to be done to keep the industry safe.

17 April 2025

Written by

Lee Hart

Ten tips on saving money in a divorce

Family law

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If you’ve come to the decision to end your partnership, be sure to read our tips below before calling in the lawyers.

9 June 2022

Testamentary capacity explained

Court of Protection

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Our solicitors explain testamentary capacity and how it can affect the validity of a Will. Call 0800 652 8025 today to speak to a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

3 March 2020

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

and

Anne Minihane

The importance of training your employees

Employment

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Training is an essential part of ensuring that managers/supervisors handle staffing issues in the right way and employees know what is expected of them. This is where we can help.

23 September 2023

Written by

Paula Squire

The problems associated with ‘deathbed’ wills

Wills & probate

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While taking time, careful consideration and expert advice is the preferred way to record a will, sometimes the need to act quickly in order to change or obtain a person’s final wishes arises and this can cause issues for both the family and the solicitor involved.

25 May 2023

Written by

Paul Davies

The significance of international post and prenups for professional athletes

Family law

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Professional sports athletes often move abroad to enhance their careers, in these scenarios a pre- or post-nuptial agreement should be seriously considered.

14 June 2024

Written by

Chris Longbottom

The worry of slurry

Agriculture

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Our team are increasingly instructed by farmers in respect of allegations of slurry-related pollution into streams and tributaries. Sam Harkness outlines the steps which farmers can take to mitigate the risk of any pollution and prosecution.

13 June 2023

Written by

Bridget Sanger

and

Sam Harkness

Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

Commercial contracts and 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.

19 March 2024

Written by

Amy Peacey

When the game ends: Divorce in the world of sports

Family law

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In 2025, sports-related divorces are drawing more attention than ever. Here’s what makes them unique – and what athletes (and their advisors) need to know.

17 June 2025

Written by

Chris Longbottom

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

Second marriages later in life

Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

Ten tips on saving money in a divorce

Testamentary capacity explained

The importance of training your employees

The problems associated with ‘deathbed’ wills

The significance of international post and prenups for professional athletes

The worry of slurry

Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

When the game ends: Divorce in the world of sports

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