Fraud and asset recovery

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

Where a business or individual has suffered a loss because of a fraud, our specialist fraud and asset tracing team can assist by securing the assets and pursuing a claim in the civil courts.

9 October 2024

Guide to the cohabitation rights of common law partners

Family law

Insights

Our Family Law solicitors debunk the term ‘common law partner’ and explain the rights of cohabiting unmarried couples.

20 December 2021

Reforming the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol: Why penalties for non-engagement with ADR are so important

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

The Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) was initially introduced in July 2001 to provide a framework for parties involved in claims of professional negligence to engage in early discussions before starting formal legal proceedings.

23 January 2025

Written by

John Flint

So you think you are paying the national minimum wage?

Employment

Insights

We know from the HMRC’s annual reporting that even the most well-known employers fail to pay some of their staff the National Minimum Wage. Could you unwittingly be one of them and how can you avoid a nasty surprise if HMRC comes knocking?

20 June 2024

Written by

Sharon Latham

An essential guide for employers dealing with mental health issues in the workplace

Employment

Insights

Paula Squire employment lawyer provides an essential guide for employers to assist in the promotion of wellbeing and to meet your legal obligations to support employees experiencing mental health issues which could lead to claims of discrimination.

20 January 2025

Written by

Paula Squire

Code of Practice on “Fire and Rehire” practices

Employment

Insights

The practice of “fire and rehire” has sparked considerable controversy in recent years, especially for employers using such practices to change employees’ terms and conditions, often for the employer’s own benefit.

16 July 2024

Director accountability: When can they be personally liable for company wrongdoing?

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

The question whether a director or senior manager should be held personally liable as an accessory to a tort committed by their company is elusive, fact-sensitive and context-dependent.

6 January 2025

Written by

John Flint

How to obtain a Norwich Pharmacal Order – Key insights

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

A Norwich Pharmacal order (NPO) allows a party to obtain information from a third party, typically to help identify a wrongdoer or uncover evidence of misconduct.

24 March 2025

Written by

Louise Goodwin

Is the land a partnership asset? The all-too common question explored

Agriculture

Insights

Without clear documentation, it can be difficult to ascertain how the land is held as in both scenarios the partnership is likely to be permitted to use the land.

9 May 2024

Written by

Esther Woolford

and

Robert Mullen

Lasting powers of attorney: top ten tips

Wills & probate

Insights

Our specialist solicitors share tips to help you ensure that your lasting power of attorney is effective and reflects your wishes. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free consultation. Offices in in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

15 September 2020

National Family Mediation Week

Family law

Insights

This article reviews the alternative dispute resolution methods which can be used to assist parties who are separating to reach agreement regarding child or financial arrangements, without the need for court litigation.

27 January 2023

Written by

Rayner Grice

and

Adam Maguire

Fraud and asset recovery

Guide to the cohabitation rights of common law partners

Reforming the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol: Why penalties for non-engagement with ADR are so important

So you think you are paying the national minimum wage?

An essential guide for employers dealing with mental health issues in the workplace

Code of Practice on “Fire and Rehire” practices

Director accountability: When can they be personally liable for company wrongdoing?

How to obtain a Norwich Pharmacal Order – Key insights

Is the land a partnership asset? The all-too common question explored

Lasting powers of attorney: top ten tips

National Family Mediation Week

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