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In leases and contract wording, the term ‘endeavours’ has several applications, care is needed to get this right and avoid disputes later on…
Solicitor Phoebe Tranter outlines the 7 straightforward steps that form the Probate process...from collating information, to obtaining the Grant of Probate, paying liabilities and distribution of the assets.
What are your options if your commercial lease expires? Vacating the property? Kelly Lawton, commercial property solicitor looks at the options for commercial property tenants and the law protecting tenancies...
Eviction of Tenants - the Government has made changes to domestic property eviction of tenants and relaxation of the pandemic eviction notice period
We’re continuing to recruit at Lawson West Solicitors. If you are looking for a new job opportunity or fresh direction in your career, visit our vacancies page and find out more about our new work opportunities
The government has launched a mortgage deposit scheme which will help first time buyers or current homeowners to secure a 95% mortgage. What are the risks of high rate mortgages and how does the new scheme work?
Rebecca Beswick's amazing Coffee and Walnut cake - from someone who knows how to bake a good cake !
Leading businesses, employers and industry bodies across the UK have come together to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme and encourage their staff to get a jab when eligible
Lawson West Solicitors is pleased to announce the promotion to Director of employment solicitor, Vaishali Thakerar.
Tribunal claims are set to rise where employers are exposed for abusing Furlough Scheme restrictions, forcing unfair redundancy and allowing Covid-unsafe work environments. Sejal Patel highlights the employment issues to come...
10-16 May is Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental Health Foundation raises awareness of the powerful tonic that nature can bring to a troubled mind...
From April 2021, the new IR35 Scheme came into force. It sets out a company's responsibility to determine genuine Contractor status. Find out more about HMRC's IR35 Tax Scheme and checking tool...
Should employers insist on employees having Covid-19 vaccines? Can your employer force you to have a vaccine against your will? Head of Employment at Lawson West Solicitors, Director Vaishali Thakerar provides her legal insight...
In this article, Shannon Biddiss looks at prenuptial agreements - What are they? How do they work? Are they legally binding? and Why have one?
Commercial property solicitor, Rebecca Beswick looks at how much unregistered land there is in the UK and the benefits of first registration.
For a reliable and tasty main course dish this month try Lawson-West Director Ashley Hunt's family favourite recipe of Mexican Beef Enchiladas. Easy and quick to make...
Family disputes can be resolved without needless court delays - Mediation can be the alternative answer...
From Covid-19 safety to sex discrimination, from Cabinet Minister bullying to whistleblowing – March’s stand-out employment law cases are a revealing reflection of human relations and interaction in the workplace…are you up to speed on the latest employment law?
The TUC survey of 2,138 workplace safety representatives identified employer shortfalls for secure Covid practices and workplace health and safety during the pandemic. We look at how you can raise the alarm about Health and Safety shortcomings at work...
There are strict Time Limits to bring an Employment Tribunal claim. Failure to meet the official deadline means you will be denied the right to claim. See case examples of what can happen...
The recent Supreme Court case considered whether care workers who sleep over in their place of work are entitled to National Minimum Wage for their hours asleep - a sleeping wage. This case looked at whether 'sleep-in shift time' was in fact 'working time' and eligible for pay...
A new twist in this long-running saga - the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has found in favour of Pimlico Plumbers, ruling that the firm did not discriminate against Gary Smith and Mr Smith is not entitled to any holiday pay. Ream more...
What will working styles look like after COVID-19? Will it be 'remote working'. 'hybrid remote' or 'office based' working styles? Re-evaluating new styles of working is a vitally-important consideration for employers right now. Will all employees have new work style options, or just some of the workforce?
You may not have heard of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme - it's a quality standard operated by The Law Society that provides assurance of conveyancing high standards...find out more
Neighbour Disputes are more common than you think…Best to Avoid?
A better understanding of illness symptoms and conditions can help employers understand illness-related performance issues and how to manage them more effectively in the workplace. National charities often have awareness days, weeks or months to help bridge the knowledge gap...
What are the new rules for evicting tenants? The Government has extended the evictions ban moratorium..
Violence is closer to home for many men and women who suffer domestic abuse on a regular basis, Family Solicitor Emma Piff discusses the Domestic Abuse Bill and the changes likely to be coming...
Director and Family Law Solicitor at Lawson-West Solicitors, James Haworth retires at the end of March this year. Read David Heys' personal tribute and comments here...
Employers need to be cautious when managing problem employees...the risks of getting it wrong are high
This month's Amazing Staff Recipe is a family favourite - a frozen dessert made with peanut butter and double cream
Rishi Sunak announced no IHT allowance increases until April 2026, but what about extending Transferable Allowances to cohabitees?
Today is International Women's Day, and the Government (Health Minister Matt Hancock) has launched a review of the UK's health and care system for women, starting with a 12-week consultation and survey
Endometriosis in the workplace explored...
Rishi Sunak has announced today an extension to the Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday to 30 June 2021
Making a Lasting Power of Attorney is for any age, not just for older people. It provides peace of mind about your health and financial affairs into the future, or those of a loved one.
Buyers often opt for a quick scan of the legal pack, but Lenders have strict requirements and might not release funds if there are outstanding issues.
An actress sacked over a Facebook post attacking homosexuality has had her claim for discrimination, breach of contract and harassment rejected.
Mental health concerns, Coronavirus and ways to help
If you are struggling with stress at work, or whilst working from home, see our 6 Tips to help you improve your stress situation.
What's your coping strategy for working from home? There are ways to improve your sense of control and motivation. Find out more...
The answer is Yes. Find out how...
It’s fair to say our recruitment practice encourages applications from talented people whatever their age, gender, race or legal training background.
Definitely one of the more healthier recipes in our Amazing Staff Recipes book. Stay healthy. See all our staff recipes here...
How a cohabitation agreement can help you protect your property interests if your personal arrangements should change
Property tenants will benefit from major reforms to property Leasehold legislation coming soon. We look at the issues and 2022 reforms and whether owning a buy-to-let second property under leasehold is still an attractive investment?
In this article, we look at whether or not Long Covid might be classified as a disability under employment law and the implications for Employers and Employees.
Did you know there are several ways of making people redundant? And not all employers get it right. Vaishali Thakerar, Head of Employment at Lawson-West Solicitors explores the criteria employers should apply in making redundancies...
