Features Articles
We look at the top 5 reasons why you SHOULD make a Will...
Charley Kelly is one of five qualified solicitors in our Family Law team - find out more about her in our Spotlight Q&A...
There is a government service called "Tell Us Once", aimed at helping the bereaved inform organisations about the death of a loved one....
You are invited to attend our Leicester Business Festival seminar event on SIPP and SSAS Pensions for property investment...
You are invited to attend our Leicester Business Festival seminar event on Future-Proofing Wealth...
What are Option Agreements? - What are they for? Who do they benefit? ...key considerations when negotiating...
We look at the costs attributed in the Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy defamation case, and the standard litigation costs you can expect...
Neighbour disputes: what type of nuisance is recognised by law and how can the courts help...
What is the definition of Harassment? We look at harassment and how the civil courts can help you to overcome disputes...
The Renters Reform Bill is new: it aims to give Tenants greater power against Landlords, particularly those who act in an unfair manner.
taking-up the challenge of three marathons....raising important funds for MacMillan Cancer Support
Our new Apprentice appointment breaks new ground for Lawson-West...
A recent Supreme Court employment ruling in Harper trust v Brazel has implications for employers who calculate holiday pay for permanent employees who do not work a full year...
Is there such thing as a 'standard Conditional Contract’ between Developers and Landowners? Dylan Mann in commercial property explores the basics of Conditional Contracts and things to consider before exchange of contracts...
Fiona Wilson is the Head of our Family Law Team, find out more about her in our Spotlight Q&A.....
Do employers need to honor the additional Bank Holiday for their staff?
Read more about Trust Registration Service (TRS) requirements and the registration deadline of 1st September...
Clients who transfer large sums to their solicitor are at risk from being targeted by fraudsters...be safe, read on
If you are relocating home, divorced or separated and you have children, you might need formal consent to move the children to a new location...
What can employees do about working in very hot conditions in their place of work?.....
Read more about the CIPD Zero-Hours Report published in August - Are Zero-Hours Contracts still viewed negatively? How many hours do people work on them? What % of employers use them?
What can employers do in work environments which are too hot?
This summer could end up being the hottest on record, with working temperatures set to soar to at least 38° degrees... Sejal looks at the law and employer options....
What to do if you can't afford to pay maintenance that's been agreed...
Our 'double' shortlisting in the Business Masters Awards 2022...
Lawson-West Solicitors has been shortlisted as Small Business of the Year in the East Midlands Chamber Awards 2022.
How to recover money that's rightfully yours - What is Enforcement and the 5 different options?
New laws regarding trusts come into force on 1 September 2022 requiring formal registration of trusts...read more
What can you do to challenge a Will where you believe the wishes of the deceased were different, or the Executors have not acted in the proper way....
Does buying land with existing planning permission mean you can start building straightway? - a helpful list of key things to consider...
What to do if spending holiday time with your family is a worry...
What have we learnt about defamation from the recent Depp v Heard case?
Is the flurry of resignations and sackings within Parliament legal? What about Constructive Unfair Dismissal?
We look at paternity and DNA testing in proving parentage and parental responsibility...
Lawson-West Solicitors is pleased to announce the appointment of Fiona Wilson as Head of Family and Helen Shaw, bringing the number of lawyers in the team to five
Vicky Jones celebrates 25 years at Lawson-West this week. Congratulations to Vicky! Find out more about her career...
In Today's Conveyancer, they feature 'a value-based pricing action plan for conveyancers'...
Find out more about 'Elder Abuse Awareness Day' and the Law to protect older people affected by abusive behaviour...
3 Steps that will help you to ascertain the best way to resolve your dispute...
Director Vaishali Thakerar looks at this week's Employment Tribunal decision and the difference between sexual harassment and harassment related to sex in the workplace...
Shared parental responsibility of a child means communicating your intentions to holiday abroad well in advance...
Sometimes a divorce does not end the financial interest your spouse may have over your pension or finances....Clean Break Orders can stop future claims that might arise. See our examples...
There is to be a new Code of Practice to cover the subject of Fire and Rehire in the workplace...
We look at the subject of Menopause at work, the symptoms, the issues and the Law...
New law raises legal marriage age in England and Wales to 18 in attempt to deter child marriages
Reports of an increase in divorce applications follow the new no-fault regime, introduced on 6th April...
Laura Brown looks at 'Enduring Powers of Attorney' [EPAs] and whether or not they remain valid or need reviewing...
A horror-story example of how children could fail to inherit from their deceased father...
Join our Oadby Breakfast Networking group at Starbucks on Thursday 5th May...see more
