What happens when an unmarried partner dies?
As it becomes more and more common for couples to live together without marrying or entering into a civil partnership, it becomes more and more important to understand what happens when an unmarried partner dies. The government is also expecting to pro …
Capacity to Make a Will
The recent case published regarding the late Margaret Baverstock highlights the importance of ensuring that the legal requirements to prepare and sign a Will are adhered to. In this case, the Judge concluded the deceased lacked the required capacity an …
Section 21 Notice Explained
The Section 21 Notice originates from section 21 of the Housing Act (1988). A Section 21 Notice is a Notice that a Landlord serves on a tenant to ask them to leave by a certain date, and it is the first step in the legal process of recovering the Landl …
When Should you Consult Employees on Changes to Contracts? An Employers’ Guide.
As an employer, you may occasionally need to make changes to your employees’ contracts to accommodate business needs, changes in the law, or evolving working practices. But how do you know when consultation is necessary? Understanding the legal framewo …
Confidentiality and Non-disclosure Agreements.
Non-disclosure agreements/NDA are a form of confidentiality agreement used to provide governing terms to protect confidential information. Commonly, an NDA is entered into by the parties involved at the beginning of a commercial transaction. However, i …
Preparing for the Future: Succession Planning for Business Owners
Many business owners often focus on growth and achieving the day-to-day operational demands of their business, failing to recognise the importance of what happens when they are no longer there to lead it. Business succession planning involves identifyi …
Director Disqualification in Insolvency: Legal Requirements and Strategies for Practitioners
When a company enters insolvency, the conduct of its directors comes under intense scrutiny. Insolvency Practitioners (IPs) play a crucial role in assessing whether directors have acted in accordance with their legal duties and whether disqualification …
Employment Policies…Which Ones Do You Actually Need?
As an employer, having clear and well-drafted employment policies is essential to ensuring a compliant and well-functioning workplace. However, many businesses struggle to determine which policies are legally required and which are simply good practice …
Do you need to make changes to your employee contracts?
As an employer, there may be times when you need to make changes to your employees’ contracts of employment. Whether you are looking to update terms related to working hours, pay, job responsibilities, or benefits, it is essential to tread carefully to …
Moving Home After a Relationship Breakdown
Going through a relationship breakdown can be one of the most emotionally and practically challenging experiences in life. If you and your partner have jointly owned a home, figuring out what to do with the property can add another layer of complexity. …
