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Law Reform: Recommendations to take Wills into the modern era

The Law Commission has recently published its recommendations to reform the law governing Wills. James Iron, Trainee Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts, and Probate Team, has summarised some of the proposed changes and how they may affect those who wish to prepare Wills in the future.

Covert Recordings in Family Proceedings – Lawful or Awful?

The rise of technology has meant that the courts are increasingly being asked to consider covert (secret) recordings as evidence within family proceedings. However, whether they will be permitted as evidence is not guaranteed, and in some cases, they can be seen as an invasion of privacy, particularly where recordings of children are concerned.

Charity of the Month: Clinks Care Farm

Leathes Prior is delighted to be supporting Clinks Care Farm as our Charity of the Month for May 2025 as they celebrate their 15th anniversary this year. Since its opening in Spring 2010, Clinks Care Farm has supported individuals between the ages of 14 and 90, offering placements for people to grow and develop.

One is the loneliest number…especially in the Boardroom

Many limited companies in the UK operate with just a sole director at the helm, instead of opting for a suite of directors on the board. However, companies with a sole director are exposed to specific risks which, if not addressed, can and often do lead to significant operational complications. In this article, we explore two of the key pitfalls associated with companies having just a sole director and how these risks can be appropriately mitigated.

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Construction Disputes: Low Value Adjudication (LVD MAP)

The construction industry is notorious for disputes between parties, particularly regarding payment disputes. The LVD MAP is designed to give parties to a construction dispute, where the value of the dispute is less than £100,000, a quick means to determine disputes, including payment disputes. Danny Turpin, Associate in our Dispute Resolution Team explains...

Charity of the Month: Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity

Leathes Prior is delighted to be supporting Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity as our Charity of the Month for April 2025. Excitingly, the charity is working to establish a Roald Dahl Nurse in Norfolk to support seriously ill children locally, along with their families.

Leathes Prior welcome new Partner, Ejike Ndaji

Leathes Prior is delighted to announce the arrival of Ejike Ndaji, who joins the firm as a Partner in the Wills, Trusts & Probate Team.

Leathes Prior announce eight key promotions

We are delighted to announce the promotion of eight key members of staff at Leathes Prior, effective 1 April 2025. Congratulations to Lily Beel, Rachael Hughes, Rebecca Millard, Edmund Ramsdale, Alison Beales, Ellie Davies, Nadine Jasinski and Sam Poulter.

Spring Statement 2025: A Round-Up

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented her Spring Statement to Parliament on Wednesday, 26 March 2025. Sam Poulter shares the key points and takeaways from the statement...

Leathes Prior’s Senior Partner Paul Warman announces retirement

Leathes Prior’s Senior Partner, Paul Warman, is set to retire as a Partner after 34 years of service at the firm on Monday 31 March 2025.

Don’t Gamble with your T&Cs;…

In a recent case heard by Mr Justice Richie in the High Court (Durber v PPB Entertainment LTD ([2025] EWHC 498 (KB)) Corrine Durber, a gardener from Gloucestershire, successfully brought a claim against Paddy Power after she hit a jackpot of over £1m, but Paddy Power attempted to credit her account with just £20,265.14. Hugo Persad explains the importance of your T&Cs in any business...

Leathes Prior welcomes new Trainee Solicitor, Hugo Persad, to the firm

We are delighted to welcome Hugo Persad to Leathes Prior as a Trainee Solicitor, where he will be sitting in our Corporate and Commercial Team for the duration of his training contract.

Worker Status EAT Judgment – (Ter-Berg v Malde and another [2025])

Gareth Stevens, Partner in our Employment Team, was recently involved in successfully appealing to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) what could be a landmark case on worker status.

Leathes Prior advise on the sale of Highbury Support Services Limited

Leathes Prior’s Corporate Team have acted for Highbury Support Services Limited, a supported living and care business in Wales, on their sale to Birch Faraday Capital.

Fatal Accidents and Inquests

On 27 October 2018 a Leonardo AW169 helicopter crashed shortly after take-off from Leicester City Football Club’s King Power Stadium, tragically killing the pilot and all four passengers, including the Chairman of Leicester City Football Club, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. In this article, James Iron discusses fatal accidents, and the inquest procedure that follows.

Julia Routledge Qualifies as a Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association

Leathes Prior is delighted to announce Julia Routledge, Senior Associate in our Agriculture & Commercial Property Teams, has qualified as a Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association (ALA) having successfully completed the final examination.

Statutory neonatal care leave and pay: What you need to know

From 6th April 2025, parents of babies needing neonatal care will be entitled to up to 12 weeks of additional paid leave—on top of maternity, paternity, or adoption leave. Neonatal Care Leave (NCL) will become a day-one right for employees, meaning they will qualify from their first day at work. James Conley & Georgia Sartin from the LP Employment Team explain...

Are you seeing things? The consequences of hallucinated cases in English litigation

As AI and the use of Large Language Models (or LLMs) become increasingly popular, we are seeing these AI solutions being widely used in a legal context. One of the risks, is LLMs being susceptible to "hallucination", producing authority such as reported cases which do not exist. Chris Goodwin, Senior Associate in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team explains...

Charity of the Month: Little Lifts

Leathes Prior is delighted to be supporting Little Lifts as our Charity of the Month for February 2025. As per the name, the charity aims to give a little lift when you need it most and is on a mission to support every person affected by breast cancer in the UK.

Employers, don’t miss your Employment Tribunal deadlines!

We are seeing an increase in employers missing important deadlines for filing defences in Employment Tribunal cases. Gareth Stevens, Partner in our Employment Team discusses why this might be and how to avoid these small mistakes which could lead to serious consequences for your business.

Children under 18? Why you should appoint Guardians in your Will.

Do you have children under the age of 18? Georgia Sands, Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts, and Probate Team discusses why you should appoint Guardians in your Will.

Totting Up Disqualifications: What are they and what can you do?

A 'totting up' disqualification is the result of accruing twelve penalty points on your driving licence, in any three-year period. Jo Henderson, Solicitor in our Criminal Defence Team explains the disqualification periods and in what exceptional circumstances a penalty may be reduced.

The Legal and Taxation Dangers of Rolling Out a Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes have been increasingly popular in the last few years, for good reason. Dan Chapman, Head of Employment discusses the legal and taxation dangers to be aware of when rolling out a salary sacrifice scheme.

The Law Commission: Reform on Financial Remedies on Divorce

The Law Commission has published a scoping report on the law governing financial remedies upon divorce or dissolution in England and Wales. Ellie Davies, Solicitor in our Family Team summarises the findings and next steps.

Leathes Prior is delighted to welcome four new members to the firm

As part of an exciting growth plan for the firm, to continue to offer the best services to our clients, we are thrilled to welcome four new members of staff to the firm.

Charity of the Month: St Martins Housing Trust

Leathes Prior is thrilled to be supporting St Martins Housing Trust as our Charity of the Month for January 2025. St Martins' mission is to maximise independent living, and prevent homelessness in our community by offering housing, support, and care to the most vulnerable.

Skilled Worker Sponsors Update

From 31 December 2024, sponsors are now explicitly prohibited from passing on, or recouping (or attempting to recoup) fees related to Skilled Worker sponsorship. James Conley, Solicitor in our Employment Team sets out the changes and which fees this applies to.

Charity of the Month: SOS Bus Norwich

We are delighted to be supporting SOS Bus Norwich as our Charity of the Month for December 2024. SOS Bus provides a safe place in the heart of Norwich for anyone needing help and support while out and about, led by an amazing team of volunteers.

Billy Coughlin Qualifies as a Chartered Legal Executive

Leathes Prior is delighted to announce that Billy Coughlin has qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive this month.

FAQs: My loved one has had a serious accident, what help is available?

We are often contacted by loved ones of those who have suffered life-changing injuries, and in some cases have lost mental capacity. Kate Smith, Associate in our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team has written an FAQs article to explain what you can do for your loved one, and what help is available.

Capacity in civil proceedings – Clarity delivered on the process of determining litigation capacity

On 11 November 2024, the Civil Justice Council published its report on the procedure for determining mental capacity in civil proceedings, in an attempt to clarify the procedure of determining a party's capacity where the Civil Procedure Rules have previously been unclear. In this article, James Iron explains the findings of the Report.

Charity of the Month: Norfolk & Waveney Mind

We are thrilled to be supporting Norfolk and Waveney Mind as our Charity of the Month for November 2024. Norfolk and Waveney Mind is the leading mental health charity in Norfolk and Waveney, supporting people with a variety of mental health needs.

Employee Ownership Trusts & The Budget

Alex Saunders, Partner in the LP Corporate Team explains the changes to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) under the recent Autumn Budget announcement.

Alison Beales qualifies as a Chartered Legal Executive

Leathes Prior is delighted to announce that Alison Beales has qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive last month.

Leathes Prior Solicitors Advises Stellar Global Holdings Limited on sale to Marvesting

Leathes Prior Solicitors is delighted to announce that it has acted for Stellar Global Holdings Limited in its recent sale to the Marvesting Group.

The Autumn Budget: SDLT Rates

Following the announcement of the Autumn Budget last week, Anna Jordan, Solicitor in our Residential Property Team has shared the immediate changes, and those coming into effect in Spring 2025, and what that means for residential property clients.

The Autumn Budget: What does the budget mean for your business?

After much speculation, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has delivered her long-anticipated Autumn budget with a total of £40 billion of tax rises. Here is an overview of what this means for your business.

The Autumn Budget: A Summary

After months of speculation, today we got the answers to the Labour Government’s first budget announcement in 14 years. See Sam Poulter's summary of the key points here.

The Autumn Budget: Changes to Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax

Following today’s highly anticipated Autumn Budget announcement, Claire Woolliscroft looks at the key changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT) that have been announced.

The Autumn Budget: The key highlights - Employment

Today marks the release of the first Labour budget in 14 years. So how will this budget impact the UK labour market? James Conley looks at the key headlines:

Dawn Lossau

We are heartbroken. Our colleague and dear friend, Dawn Lossau, passed away over the weekend.

What are the potential changes to Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax in the Autumn Budget 2024?

In anticipation of next week’s budget, speculation is rife as to what possible changes we might see to Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT). This article considers some of the potential changes, and what they might mean for you.

Leathes Prior Welcomes New Partner and Launches Ipswich Office

Leathes Prior expands and strengthens its Regulatory and Criminal Defence Team with the appointment of Partner Matthew Swash and the opening of a new Suffolk office in Ipswich.

Employment Rights Bill 2024

With the Employment Rights Bill landing yesterday, Dan Chapman, Head of Employment has put pen to paper to share his initial thoughts on what the most significant aspects of the new legislation will be.

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023: Everything you need to know

On Tuesday 1 October, The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 came into force, requiring employers to allocate and distribute all qualifying tips to their workers in a fair and transparent way. Tia McAleese, Solicitor in our Employment Team explains everything you need to know around the new law.

Making a Personal Injury Claim: What to Expect

Bringing a personal injury claim can seem daunting, especially if you are also living with injuries sustained as a result of another party’s negligence. To prepare you with what to expect, Kimberley Nelson, Paralegal in our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Team has shared an overview of how the process works.

Renters’ Rights Bill – A door unlocked for tenants?

The highly anticipated ‘Renters’ Rights Bill’ has recently had its first reading in the House of Commons, in this article James Iron and Danny Turpin explore what changes the Bill proposes and the long-term impact of those possible changes.

Leathes Prior winners in five categories in the prestigious Legal 500 Future Lawyers survey

Leathes Prior is delighted to announce that the prestigious Legal 500 Future Lawyers survey has awarded the firm winner’s badges in five categories, including the coveted top spot for Social Life and Client Contact.

Charity of the Month: Childhood Cancer Awareness - CCLG

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, so this month we are shining a light on four local charities close to our hearts. In our final article of the month, we hear from our colleague, and Mum to Maisie, Dawn, who shares her family's experiences and how to support the #bemoremaisie fund.

New Government plans for ‘day one’ unfair dismissal rights have been leaked

The Financial Times appears to have obtained documents outlining the Government’s intention to introduce much stricter protections for new employees.

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Charity of the Month: Childhood Cancer Awareness - EACH

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, so this month we are shining a light on four local charities close to our hearts. East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), deliver all-encompassing, lifelong care that includes a comprehensive range of services to support both bereaved and non-bereaved families.

Leathes Prior welcomes four new Trainee Solicitors to the firm

Leathes Prior Solicitors is delighted to welcome four new Trainee Solicitors to the firm, Charlie Watkins, James Iron, Rose Woolterton, and Lily Stagg.

Leathes Prior is thrilled to announce three Trainee Solicitors qualify at the firm

Leathes Prior is thrilled to announce three Trainee Solicitors qualify at the firm: Anna Jordan, Kate Wheeler, and Milan Pandit.

Charity of the Month: Childhood Cancer Awareness - Jesse’s Anchor

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, so this month we are shining a light on four local charities close to our hearts. Jesse’s Anchor is a children’s charity that has been set up by Michelle and Anneka in memory of their little boy Jessie. They aim to offer support to families with a child under the age of four, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

Charity of the Month: Childhood Cancer Awareness - Amber’s Army

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, so this month we are shining a light on four local charities close to our hearts. Amber’s Army is a Norfolk-based family charity, aiming to ‘Create Rainbows in the Darkest of Days’ for Norfolk families who have a child with a terminal cancer diagnosis.

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Corporate Transactions FAQs - The Disclosure Process

The disclosure process is a complex and often time-consuming part of a corporate transaction, to help those new to the process understand more about what disclosure is, and why it is so important to be done correctly, Milan Pandit, Trainee Solicitor in our Corporate & Commercial Team discusses the disclosure processes and our most frequently asked questions.

Charity of the Month: Nelson’s Journey

We’re delighted to be supporting Nelson’s Journey as our Charity of the Month for August 2024. Nelson’s Journey is on a mission to bring back smiles to children and young people in Norfolk by supporting them with the death of a loved one.

A new Olympic legacy? BBC coverage, UK employment law & the French connection

The Olympics are set to officially get underway this evening (26/04/2024) with the opening ceremony in Paris, Alex Robinson looks into what the French employment laws, the European Union’s Working Time Directive and the Olympics might mean for the UK.

Leathes Prior are delighted to announce two new additions to the firm

We are delighted to announce Solicitors Tia McAleese and Joanne Henderson have joined the firm's Employment and Regulatory & Criminal Defence Teams respectively.

Charity of the Month: The Feed

We are thrilled to be supporting The Feed as our Charity of the Month for July 2024. Through the power of food, The Feed’s mission is to empower communities in Norwich, ensuring every person has the support to eat well, live well, and feel connected.

What does the new Labour government mean for employment law?

With the outcome of the general election being a win for the Labour Party with a significant majority, attention now turns to what the new government plans to do with the mandate it has been given. Dan Chapman, Head of Employment discusses what that means for employment law.

Martha’s Rule Update - NNUH

In a follow-up to our previous articles on the progress of 'Martha's Rule', the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has confirmed it has adopted Martha's Rule and introduced the 'Call for Concern Service' this week.

Commercial Leases: What should you look out for as a tenant?

Are you considering taking on a commercial lease? Kate Wheeler discusses what you should look out for as a commercial property tenant.

Education: Harassment in schools

There are some upcoming changes to the law around harassment, along with further reform which has been promised by the Labour Party, that will place additional duties and responsibilities on employers. These changes will have a particular impact on the education sector.

Mental health in the workplace

Given the rising numbers of people suffering from poor mental health, it is more important than ever for employers to be aware of the signs that an employee’s mental health is declining, and to take proactive steps to reduce the chances of their employees developing mental health problems.

Changes to the Probate Registry

With the Probate Registry experiencing a significant backlog of cases since COVID-19, new probate processes were introduced earlier this year which we are now starting to see the effects with the online application process.

Charity of the Month: MensCraft

Leathes Prior are delighted to be supporting MensCraft as our Charity of the Month for May 2024. MensCraft is the leading organisation in Norfolk for focusing exclusively on men's health and well-being, and supports men across Norfolk in managing life's challenges.

Leathes Prior announce the promotion of eight key staff

Leathes Prior is delighted to announce the promotion of eight key members of the firm, effective from 1 May 2024 including two new Partners, Harriet Howes, and Gareth Stevens. Jack Horwitz, Patrick Gibney, Chris Goodwin, and Julia Routledge have been promoted to Senior Associate, and Jordan Walker and Shaun Taylor have been promoted to Associate.

Leathes Prior acquire new offices in Norwich

Leathes Prior is delighted to announce that we have agreed terms on the lease of 15 The Close. Whilst we will be saying goodbye to No.23 Tombland, the new location in Cathedral Close will allow for further growth of the firm.

Charity of the Month: Pathmakers

Leathes Prior are proud to be supporting Pathmakers as our Charity of the Month for April 2024. Pathmakers work with organisations and communities in Norfolk to help run, facilitate, and support walking projects that improve countryside access.

New: No Fault NHS Compensation System

As part of the Times Health Commission Report, a no-fault compensation scheme has been recommended to allegedly reduce the NHS’ bills. Kate Smith, Associate in our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team explains...

Record award of £4.6 million made in discrimination and harassment claim

Former council employee Rachael Wright-Turner was dismissed from her position at the Council of London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham in 2018 after taking sick leave due to suffering PTSD symptoms following the Grenfell Tower fire. The Employment Tribunal has now granted Ms Wright-Turner £4.6 million in compensation for disability discrimination and harassment.

Is your business ready for the new law regarding payment of tips to staff?

On 1 July 2024, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 comes into force, requiring businesses to allocate and distribute all qualifying tips, gratuities, and service charges to their workers in a fair and transparent way.

Charity of the Month: The Benjamin Foundation

Leathes Prior are delighted to be supporting The Benjamin Foundation as our Charity of the Month for March 2024. As a local charity, supporting young people across Norfolk & Suffolk on their journey to independence, we are shining a spotlight on this fantastic charity to raise awareness of the work they do to support young people in our community.

Leasehold vs Freehold Properties

When it comes to purchasing a property, one of the crucial decisions you can face is whether to opt for a freehold or leasehold property. Jake Mowatt, Associate in our Residential Property Team discusses the key differences and considerations for choosing between the two types of ownership.

Grandparent’s Rights in Private Child Proceedings

With grandparents often playing a crucial role in a child's life and development, the potential for their relationship to be impacted during a separation or divorce is often overlooked. Solicitor, Ellie Davies discusses what rights grandparents have and what steps they can take.

Spring Budget 2024 - A Summary

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today announced the Spring Budget 2024. Sam Poulter looks into the budget here:

Cohabiting Couples – Three reasons why you should consider entering into a Cohabitation Agreement

With cohabitation becoming increasingly common in modern relationships, Ellie Davies, Solicitor in our Family Team sets out three reasons why entering into a Cohabitation Agreement is so important for couples choosing to live together.

Cohabiting Couples - Three reasons why you need a Will

Around a quarter of all couples living together in the UK are unmarried. Unfortunately, the law does not recognise the rights of cohabiting couples in the same way as married couples; Wills, Trusts, and Probate Solicitor, Hannah Griffin explains the importance of having a Will.

‘Martha’s rule’ to be introduced in NHS hospitals after funding agreed

Following our article last year outlining Health Secretary, Steve Barclay’s, announcement that the Government was committed to introducing ‘Martha’s rule’, we are pleased to learn that it will be introduced in NHS Hospitals from April 2024.

More Robust Checks for Online Prescription Drugs

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has called for extra checks to be carried out by online pharmacies before providing medication to patients. Kimberley Nelson from our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team explains...

Residential Property: FAQ’s for First Time Buyers

Buying a property for the first time can be an equally exciting and overwhelming experience, to make it a little less daunting we've put together some of our most frequently asked questions along with answers from the LP Residential Property Team.

To Scoot or Not To Scoot: That is the question!

Following the launch of ‘Beryl’ bikes in Norwich in March 2022, a fleet of 100 e-scooters were added later that year, as part of the Department for Transport’s pilot scheme. Kate Smith discusses the differences between hire and private e-scooters and what they can mean if you're injured by one.

Not So Fantastic Mr Fox

Actor, Laurence Fox is in a High Court battle against Simon Blake and a drag performer Crystal, after a defamation claim was brought by Blake and Crystal, centering around tweets by Fox. Chris Goodwin, Associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team looks at the case and compares to similar across the pond involving X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk.

Changes to the Online Safety Act 2023 come into force 31 January 2024

Part 10 of the Online Safety Act 2023 comes into force on 31st January 2024 and introduces six new offences. Designed to enhance the safety of internet services for individuals, Howard Catherall, Partner in our Criminal Defence Team explains...

Are Employment Tribunal fees about to come back?

The Ministry of Justice has today launched a consultation on reintroducing fees in employment tribunals and EAT appeals. Dan Chapman, Head of Employment explains…

What You Need To Know About Lasting Powers of Attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document enabling you to appoint attorneys to assist you with your affairs and finances should you lose mental capacity. Jordan Walker explains everything you need to know about a LPA and why they're so important.

Leathes Prior announces the expansion of the LP Agriculture Team

Leathes Prior announce the addition of Property Executive, Alison Beales to the firm's Agriculture Team.

Leathes Prior bolsters property teams with new additions to the commercial & residential property teams.

Leathes Prior is delighted to announce that Rachel Appleton has joined the firm's Commercial Property Team and Leanne Riches has joined its growing Residential Property Team.

Christmas Party Claims: Shelbourne v Cancer Research UK

With the festive season behind us, you may have reminisced about tales from the work’s Christmas party on your return to the office, but in 2019 Cancer Research UK’s Christmas party unfortunately resulted in a claim for personal injury when one of its employees sustained a spinal injury on the dance floor, Personal Injury Specialist, Kate Smith explains...

Employment Law: What to expect in 2024

Whilst 2023 saw numerous developments in employment law within the UK, it would be fair to say that 2024 promises to be much busier! As we welcome the new year in, here is Dan Chapman's summary of what we can expect to see in 2024 which will affect both employees and employers.

Norfolk Police Christmas drink / drug driving campaign 2023

Throughout their month-long campaign officers from Norfolk’s Roads and Armed Policing Team have been breathalysing ‘every driver they speak to’ throughout the festive period according to norfolk.police.uk.

Clinical Negligence Claims: Frequently Asked Questions

Making a clinical negligence claim is a complex process and often requires the input of numerous medical experts, it can therefore feel daunting making a claim. If you think you have a clinical negligence claim, here are some of our most frequently asked questions answered by our expert, Kate Smith.

New regulations set to cut migration

On 4 December 2023 the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, unveiled a comprehensive package of measures aimed at achieving the largest-ever reduction in net migration to the UK, taking effect in Spring 2024. The plan addresses various aspects of the immigration system, these changes will have a significant impact on foreign workers and their ability to work in the UK, Zanthe Meijer explains...

Join the resistance or fight the resistance?

The return to the office dilemma... Organisations must decide what the new normal looks like for them post-Covid, and whether this is working from home, hybrid working, or a complete return to the office. Gareth Stevens, Senior Associate in our Employment Team discusses...

Resolution’s Reform Proposals for Cohabiting Couples

In November 2022, Resolution asked its members share their views about the changes they would like to see to the family justice system. The vast majority responded that cohabitation reform should one of be the priorities. In a recent publication, Resolution explained its proposals for reforming the law relating to cohabitating partners, Maggie Berry explains more in this article.

Vision for Family Justice by Resolution

This week, on their 40th Anniversary, Resolution is using Awareness Week 2023 (27 Nov – 1 Dec) to launch their Vision for Family Justice campaign. The campaign highlights key changes its members want to see, to ensure a legal system for family law that is fit for the future. Read on to learn more about their aims.

Autumn Statement 2023 - A Summary

Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement this afternoon (22 November 2023) focusing on the cost of living, investment, tax & inflation. Sam Poulter, Solicitor in our Corporate & Commercial Team looks into the statement here.

Personal Injury Claims: Frequently Asked Questions

Making a personal injury claim can be a daunting process, particularly when your focus should be on recovering. If you think you have a personal injury claim, here’s some of our most frequently asked questions answered by our expert, Kate Smith.

Leathes Prior act for successful local business in High Court claim to stop termination of franchise agreement

Yesterday (16 November 2023), judgment was handed down in The Burke Partnership (a firm) v The Body Shop International Limited [2023] EWHC 2897 (Ch). A successful outcome for Leathes Prior client, The Burke Partnership, in regards to stopping the termination of a franchise agreement for their Norwich & Cambridge stores.

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