Taking disciplinary action and considering mitigating factors
1 Sep 2025
When an employee’s conduct falls below acceptable standards, an employer may need to take disciplinary action to address the issue or…
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Case Study: Concerned or Controlling?
29 Aug 2025
In relationships, care and concern are vital components of a healthy partnership. However, these qualities can sometimes blur into…
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Enforcing a Child Arrangements Order
28 Aug 2025
The recent decision of AA (Mother) v XX (Father) provides an example of the approach the family court can take when one party breaches a…
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What is a sham marriage?
22 Aug 2025
A sham marriage (also known as a marriage of convenience) is where a couple have entered into a legal marriage but there is no genuine…
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A Brief Guide to Shareholder Disputes
19 Aug 2025
Are you experiencing conflict with other shareholders? Such disputes are common and can seriously impact your business. Early legal…
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I am a better parent than my ex – will the court agree?
18 Aug 2025
Case Study: Andrew and Jenny have been separated for 3 years and share 2 children Jonny (7) and Jilly (4). Since separation the children…
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Chancellor considers caps on lifetime gifting to plug budget black hole
15 Aug 2025
It has been reported that the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is exploring further reforms to the inheritance tax (IHT) regime by introducing…
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Low Pay Commission to suggest new rates for the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage from 1st April 2026
15 Aug 2025
On August 5, 2025, the government asked the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to suggest new rates for the National Living Wage (NLW) and National…
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Wedding Season – a legal checklist for couples.
14 Aug 2025
For many, wedding season is in full swing and, as the big day approaches, there are a number of things to consider. Aside from the usual…
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Piercing the Corporate Veil: The Power of Personal Guarantees in Debt Recovery
13 Aug 2025
Personal guarantees are one of the most effective tools in a creditor’s arsenal when it comes to recovering debt from a company that…
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Long Lasting Stigma of a Judgment
13 Aug 2025
A County Court Judgment (CCJ) carries significant weight—both as a legal tool and as a reputational marker. For creditors, it’s an…
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Final Weeks to Visit ‘Towering Dreams: Extraordinary Architectural Drawings’ at Compton Verney
11 Aug 2025
As the summer draws to a close, so too does the remarkable Towering Dreams: Extraordinary Architectural Drawings exhibition at Compton…
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