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Following her nomination for 'Solicitor of the Year' in the 2025 Leicestershire Law Society Awards, Team Manager & Senior Associate Solicitor Sejal Patel has been shortlisted as a finalist in this category...
Parents, carers of children, or other family members, may be unable to agree arrangements for a child or children when relationships break down...
Navigating the complexities of child arrangement proceedings can be daunting for any parent. This guide aims to provide a clear and concise overview of the steps involved in starting child arrangement proceedings in...
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Head of Family Law, Fiona Wilson, explains...
Further to the statutory cap updates, the injury to feelings awards in discrimination and detriment cases have been published. For claims presented to the employment tribunal on or after 6 April 2025, the updated Vento bands for injury to feelings are as follows...
Unlike married couples, cohabiting partners in England and Wales do not have a legal duty to support each other financially should the relationship end, nor do they have an automatic right to each other’s pensions or inheritance, unless specified in a will...
Head of Employment Law, Kate Lea, shares her thoughts...
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The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2025 brings several key updates to statutory compensation limits and employment-related payments in the UK, effective from 6 April 2025...
Being named as an executor of someone’s estate is a mark of trust, but it is also a significant responsibility. Executors play a vital role in ensuring that a deceased person’s wishes, as outlined in their Will, are carried out properly...
A Will is a vital document that outlines someone’s wishes for distributing their estate after they pass away. But many people wonder who is legally entitled to see a Will, both while the person who made it (the testator) is alive and after their death...
Head of Employment, Kate Lea, shares an update...
The latest Court of Appeal judgment on dismissal for misconduct being 'a last resort' - misconduct should be genuine misconduct...
The Employment Rights Bill marks a significant shift in UK employment law, granting employees unfair dismissal rights from the day they start work...
There are huge delays facing Employment Tribunal claims due to lack of resources. Head of Employment, Kate Lea comments...
One in 10 organisations (13%) have been involved in employment tribunals relating to neurodiversity... what is neurodiversity?
In light of 'National Conveyancing Week', we celebrate the continued success of our expert Conveyancing Team here at Lawson West...
What to Do if You Are Considering a Constructive Dismissal Claim...
We are delighted to announce that João Madeira has qualified as a Solicitor
At Lawson West we celebrate International Women’s Day and embrace diversity for everyone. We asked staff to share their thoughts about being a 'woman in the workplace'...
Saturday 8th March marks this year's International Women’s Day! Head of Employment, Kate Lea, shares her thoughts...
Our experienced Family Law team is on hand to support you in a relationship breakdown or divorce...
Did you know that two of our departments are recognised by The Legal 500...
What is a 'Silver Splitter' and how can we help you?
Find out more about Family Law Solicitor Viktor Docsakovszky as we welcome him to Lawson West
Last week the Court of Appeal handed down what has been described as a landmark ruling for freedom of speech. Head of Employment, Kate Lea, explains...
Valentine’s Day is often viewed as a celebration of love and affection, but it also serves as an opportunity to reflect on your relationships with your loved ones...
Have you been offered a Settlement Agreement/exit package and do you want to negotiate a better package?
What is Inappropriate Language at Work? Karinna Foster explains...
If you find yourself in a situation where your employer is proposing to exit you from the business under the terms of a settlement agreement, do consider the following three points before proceeding...
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 comes into force on 6 April 2025...
Reflecting on Career Progression: My New Role as Team Manager at Lawson West Solicitors...
In the UK, Parental Responsibility (PR) refers to the legal rights, duties, and responsibilities that parents have in relation to their child. It is important for making decisions about the child's upbringing, such as education, health, wellbeing and where the child lives.
In 2025, the UK retail sector continues to face significant disruption. Several big-name retailers, including Wilko, Marks & Spencer, Boots, John Lewis, H&M, Quiz, and others, have announced store closures or downsizing plans...
In the UK, pensions are considered a valuable asset during divorce proceedings and can be divided between spouses as part of the financial settlement...
Well done to Senior Associate Solicitor and Team Manager, Sejal Patel, who has been nominated for 'Solicitor of the Year' in the Leicestershire Law Society Awards!
Alistair Dobson outlines what is meant by Parental Responsibility of a child or children...
A will is not just a legal document; it is a roadmap for your loved ones when you are no longer able to guide them. So, what is a will worth to you? Let's explore the invaluable aspects that make a will a priceless investment in your family's future...
Whose responsibility is organising a funeral and what steps do they have to take?
Figures released by Rightmove point to a strong start to the year with record numbers of homes listed for sale and potential buyers registering their interest in properties with Estate Agents...
Head of HR & Operations, Hannah Warren, shares some advice...
What does it mean to die intestate? Senior Associate Solicitor, Emma Cass, explains...
A recent survey had today reported that one in four service companies are cutting jobs after what has been described as a “tax raid” by the Labour Government...
Matt outlines the implications when parents totally disagree on naming their new child, and how best to handle disputes like these...
Karinna Foster looks at how important remote working is as a lifestyle benefit for today's employees - Has it become a non-negotiable right?
Rachael Mitchell, a Licensed Conveyancer and Head of Residential Conveyancing at Lawson West explains...
It's that time of year when we are beginning to look at our holidays for the next 12 months. Separated parents need to give as much notice as possible...
