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Can fathers claim for psychiatric injury following stillbirth?

Medical negligence
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A “secondary victim” is someone who suffers psychiatric injury solely as a result of witnessing the injury or risk of harm to another person. Fathers and birth partners may in some circumstances fall into the category of “secondary victim”.

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Can Labour deliver more agricultural mutuals & co-operatives?

Agriculture
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With a new Government crossing the threshold at Number Ten this week, head of our agricultural sector, Esther Woolford, discusses how Labour will make their pledge to double the number of agricultural co-operatives and mutuals a reality.

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Checklist: 10 things you need to do when employing staff for the first time

Employment
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It is crucial to understand the many legal considerations involved with hiring new staff. Whether you’re a first-time employer or have never hired an employee before, there are essential steps to follow.

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Common misconceptions of trusts

Private wealth
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The use of Trusts by legal and financial advisers as a way of managing assets on behalf of other people has tried and tested benefits. Trusts are often used in inheritance planning, tax mitigation, lifetime estate planning to name a few.

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Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill and the Groceries Code Adjudicator – What farmers need to know

Agriculture
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The UK’s food supply chain is undergoing significant changes, with the introduction of the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill (the ‘Bill’) and the strengthening of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (‘GCA’).

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How manufacturers can terminate commercial contracts successfully

Commercial litigation and disputes
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As litigation solicitors who specialise in the manufacturing sector, we are often approached by clients at the end of a commercial relationship asking how they can terminate a contract with the minimum legal consequences.

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How to prevent Will disputes

Civil dispute resolution
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With more people disputing Wills every year, our specialist Wills solicitors suggest you take legal advice early to avoid financial and familial stress later.

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Lift and shift: can you flex your easements?

Commercial property
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We discuss what landowners should do when the property they wish to develop is subject to existing rights and easements

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New precision breeding legislation will put UK at forefront of Agri-Tech revolution

Agriculture
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The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act provides opportunities to grow crops that are more nutritious and resilient, with the aim of increasing production rates and cutting costs for farmers.

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Procurers face a dilemma following delay to new legislation

Commercial litigation and disputes
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Our Head of procurement and partner, Brendan Ryan shares his thoughts on the delay in new legislation for procurers

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