Domestic abuse & working from home – things for employers to consider
The Government’s Business Minister, Paul Scully, has highlighted that employers have a duty to support staff who may be suffering from domestic abuse at home. Domestic violence charity Refuge said it saw an 80% increase in calls to its helpline during …
I have been left nothing when I thought I would have inherited something, what can I do?
So you have been left nothing or not as much as you thought you would get – what rights do you have? There are two ways an individual can dispose of their estate: by executing a Will or in absence of this document then in accordance with the Intestacy …
Arbitration in Family Law: Hayley –v– Hayley (2020)
The decision in Hayley –v- Hayley 2020 EWCA CIV 1369 was handed down by the Court and many have found the decision reached somewhat surprising. The Court of Appeal overturned a Financial Remedy Arbitration Award after the ex-husband protested that it w …
COVID-19 Due Diligence
Whilst many companies, together with their shareholders and directors are navigating the continuing disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, some have made the decision that now is an opportune time to sell the business. What do buyers need to consider whe …
COVID-19 and Remote Hearings: Our Top Tips
Due to the outbreak of Covid-19 and the lockdown, the Courts in England and Wales have adapted to new methods to ensure that cases continue to be heard. As such, telephone and video hearings are becoming the new normal and will likely stay for the fore …
Adapting your business to the pandemic: are you up to par?
To describe 2020 as a rollercoaster would be an understatement. In the course of a year we have faced two national lockdowns, a series of local lockdowns and continue to face restrictions on our daily lives. Health and wellbeing is paramount, but natur …
To Arbitrate or not to Arbitrate?
You may not have a choice. What is Arbitration? Arbitration is a strand of Alternative Dispute Resolution which has a contractual and judicial element attached to it. The decision to refer a dispute to Arbitration will ordinarily stem from an agreement …
The Importance of a Financial Remedy Order in Divorce
What is a Financial Remedy Order? A Financial Remedy Order also known as ‘Ancillary Relief Order’ is a Court Order that sets out a couple’s financial arrangements. Once a divorce petition has been filed, one of the parties to the marriage can apply to …
Franchise Dispute – what should you do?
Running a Franchise and having a dispute with your Franchisor can be extremely stressful. The time, energy and money invested into your business means any dispute with your Franchisor should be handled carefully. What sort of disputes can arise between …
Preventing a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration and stopping inheritance being distributed
It is possible to stop the distribution of inheritance to beneficiaries should you wish to make a claim against the deceased’s estate. In order to do so however, you must act promptly. The first step is to create a document called a Caveat. A Caveat se …
