What can I do if my Debtor has entered Breathing Space?
What is Breathing Space? Breathing Space (Debt Respite Scheme) is a government scheme which is designed to give individuals time to…
Read moreHow do I see my grandchild, even when my child does not?
As a grandparent, you do not have an automatic right to see your grandchild. Stay calm, don’t panic. It is not a given that because your…
Read moreContractual Time Limits For Warranty Breaches
In the recent case of Onecom Group Ltd v Palmer [2024] EWHC 867 (Comm), the High Court ruled that a buyer was not time-barred from…
Read moreSE-Solicitors participates in Dementia Active’s ‘Marathon in a Month’
Through the month of June, a team of 25 of us here at SE-Solicitors will be joining in the Dementia Active challenge, ‘Walk a Marathon in…
Read moreSE-Solicitors recognised for excellence with latest Lexcel accreditation
SE-Solicitors have been awarded with Lexcel 6.1, the latest version of a highly regarded legal practice accreditation. Lexcel is an…
Read moreGovernment Consultation: Reducing non-financial reporting obligations for medium sized companies
The Government has recently started a consultation on non-financial reporting that would ease the current burden imposed on medium-sized…
Read moreProbate delays persist
Those of you with experience in this area, whether personal or professional, will know that these significant delays have been a problem…
Read moreDo I have a legal right to see my grandchildren?
When parents fall out, often it is not just the children who are affected. In many families, the grandparents are viewed as an extension…
Read moreCompanies House: First Phase Changes
Following on from the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act receiving Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, the first wave of changes…
Read moreIs a Marriage in a Foreign Embassy in the UK valid in the UK?
Case Study: Salim and Habiba got married at the Moroccan Consulate in London in accordance with Moroccan law 5 years ago. Habiba came to…
Read moreMediation is on the rise, but is mediation right for me?
With the recent amendments to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) on 29 April 2024, mediation is on the rise. The recent changes to the FPR…
Read moreViews of the child: Medical treatment
It is not unusual to be asked at what age the Courts take a child’s views into account. The short answer is “depends”, but it is a hot…
Read moreBreastfeeding and Successful Co-Parenting Following Separation
Establishing successful co-parenting following a separation is invariably challenging. When a child is breastfed, this adds another layer…
Read moreSE-Solicitors Expands Debt Recovery Services with Specialist Property Recovery Acquisition
Leading law firm, SE-Solicitors has announced the expansion of their Debt Recovery practice following the acquisition of a specialist…
Read moreThe legal implications of remarrying following a divorce
The focus when planning a wedding will, of course, be on organising a joyful day. However, marriage does carry significant legal…
Read moreThe Accumulator Challenge for Katharine House Hospice
From the 16th of October 2023 to 16th February 2024, the Trainees at SE-Solicitors have been taking part in Katharine House Hospice’s…
Read moreWho is responsible for the maintenance of ditches within land boundaries?
Recently our Commercial Property team have experienced a rise in queries relating to the ownership and maintenance of ditches and…
Read moreWhat is an amicable divorce?
What does it mean to have an amicable divorce? To many, the words “amicable” and “divorce” are rarely referred to in conjunction with one…
Read moreFinancial abuse may not be what you think
The former Spice Girl, Mel B has gone public again about domestic abuse, and we must applaud her, because she is getting us talking about…
Read moreBet on your T’s & C’s
“Whether we like it or not, we are living in a digital era”. Lady Justice Andrews, in the recent Court of Appeal Judgment of Joan…
Read moreHow long does an amicable divorce take?
Following the passage of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 which came into force on 6 April 2022, the legal requirements…
Read moreMeet the Bicester Office conveyancing team: Caroline Hennessy & Javeria Tahir
As part of National Conveyancing Week we have spoken to two of our lawyers in our Bicester Residential Property team, asking them to…
Read moreHow to make an application for an amicable divorce
After a long campaign to reform divorce laws that were over fifty years old, the law relating to divorce changed in 2022, leading to the…
Read moreMeet the Conveyancing Team: Samantha Lawson
In celebration of National Conveyancing week, I have reflected on my route into the profession. From early on, I had always known that I…
Read moreWhat percentage of divorces are amicable?
In February 2024, the Office for National Statistics released its latest divorce statistics for 2022. They showed a sharp decrease in the…
Read moreCelebrating International Women’s Day at SE-Solicitors
Within the last 102 years, since the first woman Carrie Morrison qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales, the legal profession has…
Read moreProbate – what are the risks of doing it yourself?
When a loved one dies and you have been nominated as an executor in charge of sorting out their property, money and possessions, you may…
Read moreEmployees to benefit from New Carer’s Leave Rights from 6th April 2024
On 6 April 2024, the Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024 will come into force. These will introduce a new entitlement of one week’s unpaid…
Read moreHow relevant is ‘delivery up’ to you?
What is delivery up? Delivery up is a remedy under the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 (“the Act”), which can be awarded if,…
Read moreHow to have an amicable divorce with a narcissist
If your ex has a diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, you may already have a good idea of what led up to that. It’s an…
Read moreWhat do you do when a loved one dies?
Dealing with the death of a family member is overwhelming, and the emotional aspect can be devastating. These steps can help you to…
Read moreIslamic Marriages and the Law
For many, marriage is still primarily a religious ceremony. In Islam, couples sign a contract setting out the terms of the marriage and…
Read moreHMRC investigates over 2,000 families for inheritance tax shortfalls
When someone dies it is not always necessary to instruct a solicitor to assist with the administration of their estate. Indeed, many…
Read moreImitation of Our Website
It has recently been brought to our attention that an imitation of our website has been created and is currently live on the internet. …
Read moreTrainees’ Charity Fundraiser: Snowdon? Snow Problem!
The trainees at SE-Solicitors have spent the last four months participating in the 2023 Accumulator Challenge in support of Katharine…
Read moreWill the press be in court hearings about my children?
The answer to this used to be no, but times are changing. The top family law judges have been piloting media access to certain family…
Read moreFamily Mediation Week 2024
Monday 22nd January 2024 marks the start of Family Mediation Week. Family Mediation Week aims to raise awareness of mediation and it’s…
Read moreHow a multi-disciplinary law firm can help with your wider family needs
When contemplating divorce or dissolution proceedings, it is helpful to consider all of the steps needed to reach a financial settlement….
Read moreHow SE-Solicitors are helping to shape the next generation of lawyers, starting with Buckingham University
In March 2023, our Solicitors and Trainees entered into a Professional Mentoring Scheme with the University of Buckingham. This programme…
Read moreSE-Solicitors advises Skymark Packaging International Ltd on the Sale to Interflex Group
SE-Solicitors advised on the sale of Skymark Packaging International Limited to Interflex Group (subsidiary of Tokyo listed Toppan…
Read moreDivorce: Fear of Lawyers
At the beginning of a new year, many people are considering their future and whether or not they wish to remain in relationships. What…
Read moreMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Thank you to all of our Clients and Referrers for your business and support throughout the last 12 months. We hope that you all have a…
Read moreSE-Solicitors facilitates acquisition of JF Renshaw Ltd to British Bakels Ltd within one week to save jobs
SE-Solicitors acted for British Bakels on its acquisition of the business and assets of JF Renshaw Ltd from its administrators within the…
Read moreMisuse of team member’s name
We have been contacted by members of the public who say they have been approached by a person claiming to be Adam Hermes of our firm in…
Read moreRack your brains – the answers!
In my last blog I set a cryptic crossword with a (vaguely) legal theme. …
Read moreSE-Solicitors are finalists for The British Family Law Innovation Award 2024
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists for The Family Innovator Award at The British Family Law Awards….
Read moreKatharine House Hospices’ Make A Will Fortnight
Our Private Client team are pleased to have once again participated in Katharine House Hospices’ Make a Will Fortnight campaign. The…
Read morePub Insolvency: Last Orders Please…
According to the latest data produced by UHY Hacker Young, Pub Insolvencies have risen by 66% in the last year. The impact of such a…
Read moreWrit of Controls…
Although originally undertaken by Sheriffs, Writ of Controls is now a job which is handled by the High Court Agents. Once Judgment is…
Read moreIncrease to the National Minimum Wage
From 1st April 2024, the national minimum wage is set to increase which represents the largest ever increase in the National Minimum Wage…
Read moreCall For Evidence: National Security and Investment Act
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 has been in force for almost two years. On 13 November 2023 the Government published a…
Read moreRack your brains!
This week, in a change to the usual format, I have compiled a cryptic crossword with a (vaguely) legal theme. The answers will be…
Read moreBack to Basics: The requirements for serving a valid Section 21 Notice to end an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
Following his speech on Tuesday 7th November 2023, King Charles confirmed that the proposed Renters’ Reform Bill will not be coming into…
Read moreSurveys – Why are they important?
When purchasing a property there are many matters you will need to consider when undertaking your own due diligence on a property. One…
Read moreDomestic abuse reducing the risk – Mental Health
It has long been understood that domestic abuse significantly harms victims mental health, this frequently manifests as invisible harm…
Read moreI am a separated parent, do I need permission to take my child abroad?
With many people wanting to escape the bitter cold for some winter sun, a question often asked is ‘do I need to obtain my former…
Read moreAutomated Vehicles Bill confirmed in King’s Speech
Following the King’s speech on 7 November 2023, a number of Bills were announced which are set to become legislation in the near future….
Read moreChristmas is coming!
Now that Halloween and Bonfire Night are behind us, the Christmas ads are coming in thick and fast. Earlier this year, the Advertising…
Read moreNew legislation passed to confront sexual harassment in the workplace
In February we wrote an article in anticipation of the new third-party harassment liability for employers contained in the Worker…
Read moreJade’s Law: Limiting a Killer’s Control?
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk KC recently proposed plans to revise the Victims and Prisoners Bill, following the murder of Jade Ward by…
Read moreThe Ghost of Tenants Past
In England, the majority of private residential properties are let to a tenant by way of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST). One common…
Read moreWhat’s the deal?
In recent years Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become important events in the marketing calendar, bridging the gap between Halloween…
Read moreDomestic abuse: Reducing the risk – physical safety
When planning how to reduce risk, you may want to consider the following: Make a plan if you can.Get help. Abusers isolate their victims,…
Read moreThe Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) receives Royal Assent
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. Some measures may be in force as…
Read moreDomestic abuse – Assessing the Risk
As solicitors we have to start any case with assessing risk, so how do we do this: Is there coercive controlling behaviour? This may need…
Read moreMy separation is amicable, should I consider Divorce Together?
When a separation is amicable, reaching the decision to divorce or dissolve a civil partnership is often a difficult choice to make. Of…
Read moreFlooding – Are you at risk?
Many areas of the country have recently been affected by high winds and rain, causing many property owners to suffer damage to their…
Read moreNational Pension Tracing Day
29 October is National Pension Tracing Day. It says a lot that there needs to be a day for finding lost pensions, but estimates suggest…
Read moreGovernment action to assist small businesses to remedy late payments
The Government have recently published their intentions for the Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017, to be…
Read moreDon’t scare them off!
Halloween and Bonfire Night are nearly upon us. While these events can provide a good marketing opportunity, advertisers must think…
Read moreDo I need to make a Will?
When a person dies without a Will the intestacy rules determine how their estate will be administered. These rules are set out in…
Read moreThe Importance of Inheritance Tax Planning
In 1789, Benjamin Franklin wrote “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. Most people feel…
Read moreBoundary Responsibility Uncovered
With Storm Babet hitting the country with high winds and rain, there may be some people left wondering who is responsible for the…
Read moreWorld Menopause Month – Divorce and Menopause
Across the UK, millions of women experience symptoms of the menopause every day. October marks World Menopause Month, which is held each…
Read moreSiblings were mistakenly disinherited by their father because he couldn’t read his will
A recent High Court judgement found that three siblings were mistakenly disinherited by their father because he couldn’t understand his…
Read moreIt’s good to be green!
This week is Recycle Week 2023. The focus this year is on “missed capture” – items in the home which can be recycled but are commonly…
Read moreThe importance of getting your statutory demand in order
A recent High Court decision in the matter of Sunset Ltd and another v Al-Hindi [2023] EWHC 2443 (Ch) (5 October 2023) concerning a…
Read moreThe consequences of the updated Powers of Attorney Act 2023
The newly updated Powers of Attorney Act 2023, which received royal assent on 18th September, will have a significant impact on the…
Read moreSE-Solicitors announces unique new service, Divorce Together
We are excited to announce the launch of our new service, Divorce Together. This service provides couples with the unique opportunity to…
Read moreTop Tier Legal 500 Rankings for SE-Solicitors
We are celebrating another successful year, retaining our top tier ranking in the 2024 edition of the UK’s leading guide to the best law…
Read moreWorld Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day. We believe it is incredibly important to acknowledge the importance of mental health issues, and while…
Read moreIntroduction of the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023
On the 20th July 2023, the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 received Royal Assent. The Act came into force on 20 September 2023. The…
Read moreShould an employer pay the legal costs for an employee’s advice on a Settlement Agreement?
There is no legal requirement that an employer should pay for an employee’s legal advice on a Settlement Agreement. However, it is usual…
Read moreSurgeon who married terminally ill colleague 4 days before she died in battle over £10M fortune
Surgeon who married a terminally ill woman 3 days before she died is in battle over £10m fortune. Dr Evi Kalodiki was four days from…
Read moreWhat are Settlement Agreements?
Settlement Agreements are contracts in which a current or former employee or worker agrees to waive or settle various claims against an…
Read moreThe Perils of Vacant Properties!
Purchasing a property can be daunting for a number of reasons, and the risk of property fraud is sadly one of them. Whether you are…
Read moreSE-Solicitors promote Padel Tennis at the Junior Tennis Festival
We are excited to announce our partnership with Tennis Oxfordshire, and our sponsorship of Padel Tennis at their Junior Tennis Festival…
Read moreDo you have employees off sick?
According to the Office for National Statistics an estimated 185.6 million working days were lost because of sickness and injury in 2022…
Read more52% of all mothers have faced some form of discrimination when pregnant, on maternity leave or when they returned…
Over 24,000 parents have been surveyed to produce a new report from Pregnant Then Screwed which shows that discrimination is very much…
Read moreSE-Solicitors attends 138th annual Blakesley Show
We are delighted to be attending the 138th annual Blakesley show on August 5th, where Ellacott’s has provided us with the opportunity to…
Read moreSE-Solicitors announces new sponsorship of Compton Verney’s Benefactors’ Scheme
We are delighted to announce our sponsorship of Compton Verney’s Benefactors’ Scheme. Compton Verney is a historic Georgian manor house,…
Read moreHave your say in the consultation on tax incentives for employer occupational health investment
There are already exemptions from Income Tax and Class 1A National Insurance contributions for certain occupational health service…
Read moreStatutory Legacy to Increase- Why it is still important to make a Will
The government has confirmed this month that it has laid a statutory instrument to set a new statutory legacy (fixed net sum). When a…
Read moreACAS is consulting on a new statutory Code of Practice on handling requests for flexible working
ACAS (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) has published a new draft of its statutory Code of Practice on handling…
Read moreCompensation for discrimination claims has been increased
Compensation in discrimination cases can cover non-financial loss which in most cases will include an injury to feelings award. The Court…
Read moreNew Midlife MOT Website to help workers
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched, in July 2023, a new free website aimed “to help older workers with financial planning,…
Read moreWhy do some women leave the workforce early other than by personal choice?
The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published a report called “Lifting the Second Glass Ceiling” which looks at the reasons why…
Read moreEight organisations named for failing to report gender pay gap data by the Equality and Human Rights Commission
It has been mandatory for certain employers to report gender pay gap information for many years. This includes private employers with 250…
Read moreLegal case highlights the implications of gifting property to children
Can I gift my house to my children? This is a question that comes up a lot in conversations with potential clients and always needs…
Read moreDid you know it is alcohol awareness week from 3-9 July 2023?
Alcohol Change UK is a leading UK alcohol charity which is coordinating Alcohol Awareness week from 3 to 9 July 2023. The purpose is to…
Read moreThe Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey 2023
The Equality Act 2010 imposes a duty on employers to make reasonable adjustments to premises or working practices to help disabled job…
Read moreGovernment names over 200 employers for failing to pay the minimum wage
On 21 June 2023, the Government named over 200 employers who were failing to pay their lowest paid staff the minimum wage, leaving around…
Read moreShould employer’s have a policy in place regarding fertility treatment?
According to a survey report by CIPD dated May 2023, around 1 in 7 couples in the UK may have difficulty conceiving and there is an…
Read moreEmployers should begin to consider their policies in light of these new impending legislations
On 24 May 2023, three new Acts of Parliament deriving from Private Members Bills were give Royal Assent. The purpose of these Acts being…
Read moreNew name & fresh look – SE-Solicitors sees the future clearly
From 12 June 2023, our name has evolved from Spratt Endicott to SE-Solicitors. After a year-long review, we are developing our…
Read moreCan I leave a gift to my pet in my Will?
In 2019 Karl Lagerfeld died leaving behind his beloved cat Choupette. Choupette is one of the most famous cats in the world and has a…
Read moreMore Tips for the Hospitality Sector
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 2 May 2023 will create new obligations on employers to allocate…
Read moreGuidance on Mental Health
Employers should promote mental health wellbeing not only from a litigation risk perspective but also in relation to promoting good…
Read moreTaking your children abroad after separation
At this time of year our thoughts start turning towards the summer holidays and days spent in the sunshine. That may include a trip…
Read moreWhen in debt, don’t turn to unregulated advisors
It has been reported today that debt advisors will no longer be allowed to receive referral fees for putting debtors in touch with debt…
Read moreAnother successful triumph for the Banking and Finance Team!
Our Banking and Finance Team with the assistance of Counsel, Mr Alexander Kingston-Splatt successfully secured a judgment which deals…
Read moreWhat is too much uncertainty?
In the case of Bogolyubova v Bogolyubov and Privatbank the Court of Appeal found itself in the unusual position of examining a case where…
Read more(Simply) the Best.
In 1981 the late Tina Turner went public for the first time about being a victim of domestic abuse at the hands of her then husband Ike…
Read moreThe Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
On 27 April 2023, a further review of the proposed Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (“the Bill”) took place in the House of…
Read moreThe seven-year rule for inheritance tax – and what it means for you?
Many families are now facing large inheritance tax (IHT) bills despite their attempts to sidestep the 40 per cent charge. In the UK…
Read moreAddiction and the Family: Alcohol
The Office for National Statistics published figures in late 2022 that 9,641 deaths due to alcohol were recorded in 2021. That was a…
Read morePower of Attorney-Plan in case you lose mental capacity
One person in the UK develops dementia every three minutes. If an individual loses mental capacity without a Lasting Power of Attorney in…
Read morePriscilla Presley Contests Lisa Marie Presley’s Will, Claiming Daughter’s Signature Was ‘Invalid’
Lisa Marie, the only child of Elvis Presley, died of a heart attack aged 54 on January 12, 2023. Within weeks of her death her mother…
Read moreSpratt Endicott Facilitate Merger of Multi-Million Pound Accounting Firms
Our highly experienced corporate team recently enabled the establishment of Streets Eadie Young Chartered Accountants. Hitendra Patel,…
Read moreMaintaining a relationship with your grandchildren
Many grandparents play an active role in their grandchildren’s lives. Yet there are times when family relationships deteriorate to such…
Read moreDon’t Get Tied in Knots by Knotweed
Japanese knotweed is an invasive perennial weed with a reputation for growing out of control and growing fast! This plant has been a pest…
Read moreNew remedies for abuse victims
The case of FGX v Gaunt attracted attention in the mainstream press this week after the Claimant was awarded £97,041.61 in damages…
Read moreA costly failure to disclose
In Goddard-Watts v Goddard-Watts [2023] EWCA Civ 115, the Court of Appeal considered a long running case concerning non disclosure. The…
Read moreMenopause and the workplace
The Government’s response to the Women and Equalities Committee’s report on menopause was published on 24 January 2023. The Government…
Read moreMinimum Age to Marry Rises to 18
Today marks a change in the law relating to marriage in England and Wales: Individuals must be 18 in order to marry or enter a civil…
Read moreDerivative action by token activist shareholders
In March 2022, the environmental lawyers, ClientEarth notified of a potential claim against the directors of Shell. This month, it has…
Read moreSpratt Endicott shortlisted for the Conveyancing Law firm of the Year – South Award
We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Conveyancing Law Firm of the Year – South award. It is great to see the…
Read moreNew Third Party Harassment Liability for Employers
There is currently a Private Members Bill (The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill) which creates liability for…
Read moreAre we better off with No Fault Divorce?
No Fault Divorce has been law for nearly a year, and for those who may feel that the old system might not have been so bad after all, the…
Read moreA Most Difficult Relief – the Multiple Dwellings Relief
Buying property is expensive, but sometimes small savings can be made particularly where Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT”) reliefs can be…
Read moreFamily Mediation Week 16-20 January 2023 – what happens at mediation?
Family mediation can be really helpful to assist couples who have separated resolving the issues arising from their separation. These…
Read moreProviding the highest level of online protection with Cyber Essential Scheme highest certification
To provide the greatest protection for both our clients and our solicitors we have achieved a Cyber Essentials Plus Certification. This…
Read moreFamily Mediation Week: 16-20 January 2023 – what is mediation?
It is a sad fact that many relationships and marriages break down. When this happens, having a conversation with your former partner or…
Read moreAre you thinking about a divorce?
For many family lawyers dealing with divorce and separation, early January is often a busy time as couples consider making a fresh start…
Read moreBe consistent
The case of N (A Child), Re (Instruction of Expert) [2022] EWCA Civ 1588, may at first glance have limited relevance to most family law…
Read moreMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year
From us all at Spratt Endicott Solicitors we wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Read more£228,000 Awarded for a Race Discrimination Case
The official Tribunal statistics were published on 8 December 2022 for Q2 of 2021/2022 along with compensation and costs figures for the…
Read moreWhat do you call an Employment Tribunal Judge?
Judges in Employment Tribunals are now to be addressed as “Judge” in actual hearings. The previous practice was to address them as “Sir…
Read moreFlexible working to become a day one of employment right
On 5 December 2022, the government announced that a new legislation will be introduced to make the right to request flexible working a…
Read moreThe Insolvency Service confirmed an increase in the deposits for creditor bankruptcy petitions and winding-up petitions with effect from 1 November
The changes brought into effect by the Insolvency Proceedings (Fees) (Amendment Order 2022) will see a jump of £1,000 on the deposit…
Read moreEnforcing Judgment Debts Under £600 On The Cards for 2023? Wider Access to Justice For Clients
There is a current reform request for Judgments under £600.00 to be enforced via a High Court Agent. In many cases a judgment is a paltry…
Read moreProperty Winter Worries
Winter can be pretty rough, and it’s coming whether we like it or not. By the time of writing, it’s already here! What winter has in…
Read moreGood Divorce Week – how a divorce coach or counsellor can help you have a good divorce
Divorce coaching and counselling has been popular in the United States for some time. In the UK it is starting to gain traction as we…
Read moreGood Divorce Week – how can you have a good divorce?
At Spratt Endicott we are supporting Good Divorce Week (28 November – 2 December), an annual awareness campaign run by Resolution, an…
Read moreRoyal Mail Strikes and Service Of Documents
Royal Mail strike dates were 3 days in October, 4 days in November and a further 6 days set for December. Mail strikes have an impact on…
Read moreNational Living Wage increases from April 2023
The government has announced in its Autumn Statement the increases for the National Living Wage (NLW) from 1 April 2023. These are: Age…
Read moreParting with possession…temporarily
With the London property market showing signs of contraction and the Office for Budget Responsibility projecting that London property…
Read moreRise of digital and online banking leading to £200bn+ unclaimed assets in the UK
A recent survey conducted by Direct Line Life Insurance found that 88% of practitioners are finding it more difficult to identify all…
Read moreThe Myth of “Common Law Marriage”
It is reported that the total number of cohabiting couples has increased by 2.1 million since 1996, with 22% of couples living together…
Read moreStamp Duty Land Tax changes in the Autumn Statement
The Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) changes introduced in Kwasi Kwarteng mini September budget are to be reversed by the new Chancellor….
Read moreInheritance Tax: the Autumn Statement Update
In his Autumn Statement yesterday morning, Jeremy Hunt announced that the inheritance tax threshold is to be frozen at £325,000 until…
Read moreNew Legislation to offer Pregnant Women and New Parents greater protection against redundancy
The Government has backed new legislation to enable redundancy protection to be extended so it applies to pregnant women as well as new…
Read moreDo the rules matter?
The recent case of McCarren v Ireland [2022] EWFC 113 examines contempt of court proceedings. Mr McCarren was the father in Children Act…
Read more2022 ONS statistics show higher earners experience a much larger difference in hourly pay between the sexes.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its annual statistics on differences in pay between women and men by age, region,…
Read moreAre you a Fertility Ambassador?
Nickie Aiken MP has launched a Fertility workplace pledge that employers can sign up to to help change the attitudes towards fertility…
Read moreChild arrangements at Christmas
In the lead up to Christmas, solicitors often receive a flurry of enquiries from separated parents wanting to resolve the arrangements…
Read moreHeiress Marlene Engelhorn set to inherit millions wants to give away 90 % of her riches saying, “The dream scenario is I get taxed!”
The 30-year-old heiress, Marlene Engelhorn is due to inherit millions of euros from her grandmother who died last month. Austria, where…
Read moreCongratulations to Deborah Davies on her appointment as a Deputy District Judge
Deborah Davies, Senior Associate in our highly successful family law team has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge. Deborah…
Read moreRaising money for Katharine House Hospice 10th anniversary will writing campaign
Our private client team were pleased to continue involvement with Katharine House Hospice, supporting the 10th anniversary of their will…
Read moreFREE WEBINAR: Introduction to Authorised Push Payment Fraud – 10th November at 12pm
With the rise of Authorised Push Payment Fraud, it’s essential for businesses, lenders, asset finance and factoring companies to…
Read moreWhen is a Reconciliation not a Reconciliation?
The Judgment in the case of Cazalet v Abu-Zalaf [2022] EWFC 119 is a rare example of a court contemplating not only the nature of…
Read moreSpratt Endicott celebrates Legal 500 success
We are delighted for our recent success in the annual Legal 500 rankings and recommendations. The 2023 edition rankings recognised 10 of…
Read moreDivorce figures reach decade high as the “blame game” ends
As we mark the 6-month anniversary of the introduction of no-fault divorce across England and Wales, statistics show that divorce…
Read moreDivorce in uncertain times: top tips for keeping your legal fees to a minimum
With the rise in interest rates, prices of energy, fuel and food, many families are feeling under pressure. Financial pressure can take…
Read moreSpratt Endicott congratulates winner of Cherwell Established Business of the Year 2022
Spratt Endicott is delighted to congratulate the deserving winner of the Cherwell Established Business of the year 2002, Juice Global….
Read moreGender Equality Report reveals women are still experiencing inappropriate comments or behaviour by their male colleagues in the workplace
A recently published report carried out by Randstad based on the survey of 6000 workers in the construction, education, healthcare and…
Read moreHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
It has been announced by Buckingham Palace that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died. We are all deeply saddened by the news of the…
Read moreCost Of Living Crisis and Debt Recovery
There is a current hosepipe ban in the Cherwell Area but on a larger scale we are going to see some very choppy financial waters… First…
Read moreAddiction and the Family: Conspiracy theories
10 years ago, or even less, if a party in a Family Law case suggested the government had created a fake virus, or were trying to use…
Read moreAddiction and Family Law: Gambling
According to the NHS, addiction is defined as “not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be…
Read moreOld Enough to Marry? Legal Age Update
Following our Quick Read on 19 November 2021, the Government has announced it plans to implement the change in the legal age for marriage…
Read moreRyan Giggs: Coercive and controlling behaviour – Under the Floodlights
Controlling and coercive behaviour has been a criminal offence since s76 of Serious Crime Act 2015 came into force on 29 December 2015….
Read moreDomestic Abusers barred from cross-examining victims in Family and Civil Courts
For many, this is a long-awaited and welcomed change. From 21 July 2022, there is a legal bar on parties cross-examining each other…
Read moreNew Debt Solution To Bridge The Gap?
There is currently a consultation being undertaken for a new debt solution which will focus on repayment of debt rather than debt relief-…
Read moreTransparency in Family Courts
A debate has raged for some time as to whether the “closed” Family Court system is right in today’s open-information society. There are…
Read moreFraudbusters to the rescue?
As part of the government’s desire to keep struggling businesses afloat as a consequence of the lockdown measures, it introduced bounce…
Read moreNew no fault divorce leads to an increase in divorce applications paving the way for less hostility in divorce
HM Courts Service have recently published figures showing a significant increase in the amount of divorce applications the court are…
Read moreBounce back loan fraud – Fraud unravels?
Following the article my colleague wrote called ‘Will there be any come back on Bounce Back Loans?’ we highlighted the potential issue…
Read more“We all have mental health, and all have a part to play in changing things for the better.” Department of Health and Social Care
There is currently a government consultation ongoing in relation to seeking ideas on how mental health care and wellbeing can be improved…
Read morePay decreases whilst “mum guilt” increases
As many working parents will appreciate, there are significant demands involved in preserving a work life balance with children. For…
Read moreCovid and Disability
An Employment Tribunal has found that an employee suffering from long covid is disabled, and entitled to protection as a disabled…
Read moreGovernment publishes report highlighting detrimental impact of CVAs on landlords
Today (28th June 2022) the government’s Insolvency Service published its report investigating a total of 747 companies which had proposed…
Read moreHave you considered a 4-day working week with no less pay for your employees?
There is currently a 6 month trial being undertaken by more than 3,300 workers in the UK to research the benefits of a 4-day week with no…
Read moreRenters Reform Bill: Goodbye to “No-Fault” Evictions?
The Renters Reform Bill was first proposed in April 2019 by the Government. On 10 May 2022, the Queen’s Speech announced 38 new Bills…
Read moreLatest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that hybrid working has risen in May 2022
Latest figures produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicate that hybrid working is “here to stay” and has risen from…
Read moreDelivery Up
Often our clients find that upon terminating hire purchase agreements, either; their customer refuses to return the hired goods or, the…
Read moreThe Rent Act 1977 – the end of protected tenancies?
The Rent Act 1977 (as amended by the Housing Act 1988) was introduced as an instrument to protect residential Tenants by firstly,…
Read more1.3 million more disabled people in employment than 5 years ago
It is great news that there are 1.3 million more disabled people in employment than 5 years ago as announced by the Department for Work…
Read moreSpratt Endicott continues growth plans with key promotions announced
As a leading regional solicitor firm we are celebrating the outstanding contribution to the growth and continued success of the business…
Read more“Most women’s employer’s are not taking action to support them.”
I am talking about women and the menopause and the above title has been taken from probably the largest survey of menopausal women in the…
Read morePrison sentence for husband’s coercive control by withholding Jewish “Get” in divorce, but is a forced “Get” valid?
A man has been jailed for 18 months for refusing to grant his wife a religious divorce. Under orthodox Jewish law, a man must grant a…
Read moreA spotlight on runaway costs
The case of Xanthopoulos v Rakshina [2022] EWFC 30 has attracted some attention for a number of reasons. The parties had been litigating…
Read moreThe Cost of Successful Discrimination Cases is rising
If successful in a claim for discrimination, compensation may be awarded to include an amount for injury to feelings. There are three…
Read moreDoes the increase in pay compensate for the rising costs of living?
The rising costs of living are now, more than ever, at the forefront of our mind. On 23rd March 2022, the Office for National Statistics…
Read moreAPP Fraud update
APP (Authorised Push Payment) fraud is back in the headlines for reasons that may come as a surprise to many lenders and may give a…
Read moreWhen International Debt Collection Becomes Even Harder…
As it stands Creditors owed monies from Russia have little or no options to collect at the moment. This may make any portfolios of debt…
Read moreDon’t sit back and wait for the winding-up courts to return to business as usual
With the onset of the pandemic, the government introduced measures restricting the use of winding-up petitions to protect businesses. …
Read more22 years……
An example here of how even a small debt can result in you being evicted from your castle. Over 22 years this small debt of £230.00 has…
Read moreLump Sum Exit Scheme update
Some further details on the Lump Sum Exit Scheme for retiring farmers have been release by the government this week. The guidance details…
Read moreIt’s the final countdown (Part 2)…
So, what am I looking forward to with the new law, the much heralded “No Fault Divorce”. I am hoping that it improves life for all those…
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