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Spratt Endicott Updated Coronavirus Statement
Following the government’s announcement of a second period of lockdown on the 5th of November, we want to assure you that Spratt Endicott Solicitors will continue to support our clients through this period and beyond.
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How is COVID-19 causing delays to the probate process?
Delays to grants of probate are currently impacting thousands of bereaved families across the country and have been for some time.
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Are gender-fluid and non-binary workers protected under the Equality Act 2010?
On 14 September 2020, in the case of Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd (Case No. 1304471/2018), the Employment Tribunal held that the protected characteristic of gender reassignment under section 7 of the Equality Act 2010 (‘the Act’), extends to individuals who identify as gender fluid and non-binary. In this article, we discuss the case and what steps employers can do to ensure they have an inclusive workplace.
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Banbury law firm celebrates national recognition
Law firm Spratt Endicott Solicitors has been recognised as a Top Tier firm for the 5th consecutive year in this Legal 500 UK guide, placing it in an elite list of top-ranked firms in the region.
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5 tips to keep the costs of your divorce down
There’s no doubt that getting divorced is a challenging time and, quite possibly, one of the hardest things you may go through. There are a number of ways in which you can help to make the process of ending your marriage and getting divorced easier and avoid incurring unnecessary legal fees.
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Dangers of Diversifying… especially with Donkeys!
We recently reported on the case of Mills v Estate of Partridge [2020] where the use of an access track which was for “agricultural land only” was barred when the farmer diversified to run a nursery and tearoom on the property. A recent Appeal Decision by the Planning Inspectorate (APP/W1145/X/20/3250364) has highlighted another issue for […]
Read More I’m not happy with my late parents’ will – what are my options?
This is an increasingly common concern, particularly when parents have re-married and perhaps had children with their new spouses. However, it is not always the case that parents have ‘cut out’ their children, often they have failed to update their wills to take into account changes in circumstances, written a will that is not formally valid (a ‘home-made’ will) or not written a will at all.
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Grandparents’ Rights to see their Grandchildren
It is Grandparents Day on 4th October 2020 so what better time to talk about grandparents’ rights to see their grandchildren? Whilst many grandparents are able to enjoy a relationship with their grandchildren, unfortunately this is not the case for all grandparents. This article covers what can be done if you are a grandparent and […]
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The Corporate Insolvency & Governance Bill extension of temporary measures but liability for wrongful trading to resume
In light of the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic and its economic impact, various temporary insolvency measures originally set out in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA) and due come to an end on 30 September 2020 have been extended.
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