Blog Articles
The nation is at fever pitch with the Euros 2024 football. Up and down the country flags are appearing and people are preparing for a month full of football until mid-July.
This year’s theme is “Do you see me?” It aims to challenge the barriers faced by people with learning disabilities and to celebrate the valuable contribution they make to society and the workplace...
You may have heard about trusts and how they can stop you from paying inheritance tax, protect you from paying care fees and avoid the need for Probate all in one set up, but are they really this magical solution?
For various reasons, acting as Executor may not be something you feel comfortable undertaking, but what are your options?
Solicitor Nathan Mee took part in the Sky Dive on 24th May for Lamp Charity as part of the Lamp 5k challenge...
Planning your funeral in advance can ease the burden on your loved ones during a difficult time and ensures that your wishes are met. But how exactly should you plan for your funeral, and is this necessary?
If you have been faced with homophobic or transphobic comments from your employer or co-worker, it is important to understand that the law is on your side...
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) updated their guidance on pension sharing orders in January of this year. Senior Associate Family Solicitor, Alistair Dobson, explains...
Action Homeless, a client of Lawson West’s, is a thriving local charity and social enterprise committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness in Leicestershire...
There are several strategies you can use to your advantage to strengthen your position when negotiating, but here are our five top mistakes to avoid...
There has been a huge rise in the number of families being investigated by HMRC for potentially underpaying inheritance tax...
Have you been offered a Settlement Agreement/exit package and do you want to negotiate a better package?
What would happen if you died without a Will… Are your wishes going to be adhered to? Are your loved ones even aware of your wishes?
This week marks Mental Health Awareness week. Senior Associate Solicitor, Kate Lea, explains...
Answer the following questions to see how well you would fare at writing a Will!
As the summer is soon approaching, you may be considering taking your child/children abroad for a holiday. Discussing this arrangement is often more difficult for separated parents...
Fees in the Family Court have remained the same since 2021. However, as of 1st May 2024, a 10% increase will take effect...
One of the key decisions you'll need to make when preparing your Will is choosing an executor or executors...
Lawson-West wins unfair dismissal claim after employers told a Great-grandmother to give her 'naughty child' a 'good slap'...
Head of Family Law, Fiona Wilson, explains everything you need to know about Pre-Nups...
Can I bring a Discrimination Claim against my employer?
When separating parties are resolving their financial position during divorce, a relevant factor which the Court can take into account when determining a fair outcome for financial remedy is “gross and obvious conduct”...
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are legal documents that allow individuals to appoint trusted people to make decisions on their behalf if they become unable to make decisions for themselves. Here's why it's advisable for adults over 18 to consider creating LPAs...
Buying your first home can be as scary as it can be exciting, and sometimes there can be more things to pay for than you anticipate and therefore building this into you budget is very important. Here are few things to keep in mind budget wise as you embark on your first home buying journey...
Whilst you’re going about your annual spring clean, consider extending the physical clean to your estate planning and take the opportunity to review your long term plans...
Senior Associate Solicitor, Kate Lea, explains... "Stress Awareness month has been held every April since 1992. For good reason. Modern day life can be stressful. I suspect most of us have moments where we feel overwhelmed and unable to cope..."
In the case of D Pile-Grey v Ministry of Defence: 2200649/2022 a Tribunal ruled that it is racist to say someone is playing the race card at work. Senior Associate Solicitor, Sejal Patel, explains...
When you lose a loved one it can be a stressful, emotional, and confusing time. As matters become clearer, you may discover you have inherited under the Will or the Intestacy Rules… but what if you want to re-direct your entitlement?
This is often a question people ask, when they have got married abroad, as countries overseas have different laws and formalities for a valid marriage...
Solicitor Ashley Hunt, a Director in Lawson-West’s Employment Department, explains...
Whistleblowing is the act of reporting any misconduct or illegal activities by an employer, and it plays a vital role in maintaining transparency and accountability in the workplace. Employment Law Paralegal, Joao Madeira, explains...
Following his nomination for 'Junior Solicitor of the Year' in the 2024 Leicestershire Law Society Awards, Solicitor Nathan Mee has been shortlisted as a finalist in this category...
2nd-8th April 2024 marks World Autism Acceptance Week. Senior Associate Employment Solicitor, Kate Lea, explains...
Whilst litigation is a valuable tool in our armoury and, whilst sometimes necessary, it is not the only option...
Spring has finally sprung, longer days and the prospect of a bank holiday just around the corner is enough to put a spring in our step, so now is a good time to remind everyone of their entitlements in respect of bank holidays...
We have a specialist team of fully qualified solicitors who can advise and assist on all matters relating to children from the start of proceedings to the end, in a swift and cost-effective manner...
Following relationship breakdowns, disputes can often arise concerning specific issues for a child such as a child’s education choices, which school they should attend, or decisions on medical treatments, religious education, changing a child’s name/surname, taking a child abroad or preventing someone from having contact with a child...
At Lawson-West Solicitors, we understand what an incredibly challenging position parents find themselves in when they are going through a divorce or separation, especially when children are involved...
You may find yourself in a position where you have issued divorce proceedings and reached a financial agreement with your ex-spouse...
Family Law Solicitor, Matthew Harcourt-Poole, explains...
Whether you are an employer or an employee we understand how stressful it can be when an issue arises in the workplace...
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Marta Crumbie - Associate Solicitor. Marta shares her thoughts on joining Lawson-West Solicitors...
With the winter days almost behind us and Spring about to blossom, what better time to start considering a bit of personal estate planning and reviewing, to get your ‘budding ideas’ onto paper...
EOTs are a form of discretionary trust set up to purchase shares in a company; allowing employees to collectively own the company they work for. It is an exit option being considered by business owners in recent years...
It is vital that a guarantor understands precisely the implications and consequences of what they are signing...
Commercial Properties can be bought/transferred into self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) or small self-administered schemes (SSAS) as a tax-efficient way of investing your money...
In the world of insolvency, few things are as crucial as the need to obtain legal advice as soon as possible after receiving notification of insolvency...
Many people decide to change their given birth name for various reasons. This maybe because it is difficult to pronounce, religious reasons, it doesn’t suit their personality or simply because they don’t like it...
