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Lawson West Solicitors is delighted to announce...
Lawson West Solicitors is proud to sponsor the Leicester Property Face2Face Curry Club, join us and book your place...
It's crucial for landowners submitting planning applications or developers acquiring land to seek advice early to fully understand BNG requirements...
As the UK prepares for the first budget of the new Labour Government commercial property owners and investors are on high alert...
Management buy-outs (MBOs) and management buy-ins (MBIs) are complex transactions that require expert legal guidance. Lawson West Solicitors is here to ensure your deal progresses smoothly and efficiently.
What can the courts do to Katie Price to make her attend court and take her bankruptcy hearings seriously?
Media following high profile family court case concerning a Premier League footballer are benefitting from a new 'Transparency Order', allowing rare media access to behind-the-scenes arguments and court decisions
We explore the importance of appointing guardians, considerations and risks associated with not appointing guardians
McClure Solicitors Family Protection Trusts: What you need to know and how we can help
Are there instances where a disabled employee can be dismissed?
The latest UK company and personal insolvency figures are released, 17% rise in company insolvencies since June 2023...
Workplace Banter happens – Is it just a no-malice joke, or is it harassment?
It is against the law to discriminate against women whilst pregnant and/or on maternity leave, here's one such case won by the Claimant...
Watching the Olympics at work – What do employees and employers need to know? TV or Mobile phone...
Labour has set high levels for building new homes in the UK using green belt and grey belt land, editing the National Planning Policy Framework to speed up planning applications. Why is new build housing so important to revive the economy?
Making a Will can be a bit daunting, but it is the best way to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of in accordance with your wishes. But what happens if your loved ones are under 18. Can you still leave them a gift?
We explain some of the key words and phrases used in Probate to help cut through legal jargon...
When you're buying a business, there's lots of things to prepare and think about in advance...
What happens when a Child Arrangements Order has not been complied with?
The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 sets out the law for property disputes....and a signed Declaration of Trust clarifies ownership entitlement and helps to protect property interests
Bankruptcy: how does the process of bankruptcy work, what is a statutory demand and which debts are paid first...
Attending court can be a daunting prospect. We provide practical advice to ensure that your day runs as smoothly as possible.
Children: Specific Issue Orders and Prohibited Steps Order
What are the stages of obtaining a court order for children and the role of CAFCASS
Do you actually need a pre or post-nup agreement? Fiona Wilson sets out what family courts look for in relationship agreements....
What is a Child Arrangements Order and what does it do?
Legal Rights of Cohabiting Couples & Financial Support for Children
Head of Employment Law, Kate Lea, explains...
When it comes to estate planning there are various types of Will available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. One type of Will, which is rarely made and often leads to disagreement, is the mutual Will...
An Executor is a person who is named in a Will to deal with the estate of someone who has died. They have a legal duty to carry out the instructions of the Will in accordance with the Law...
1,000 jobs cut may trigger potential Unfair Dismissal Claims and a wave of Settlement Agreements
A 58 year-old was successful in the Employment Tribunal on a case of Age Discrimination, with his employer being ordered to pay a shocking £3.2 million award!
Is your divorce the end of your financial commitment to your ex? Do you need a Court Order before you re-marry?
"If our new Prime Minster is true to his word then employer lawyers need to brace ourselves as we are in for one hell of a ride!" Head of Employment Law, Kate Lea, explains...
Senior Associate Solicitor, Sejal Patel, looks at the changes to employment and employment law should Labour win the General Election...
Large US bank dismisses employees for ‘Mouse Jiggling’ ...
The case of Clifford -v- IBM United Kingdom Ltd...
What is Independent Legal Advice [ILA] and a Certificate of Legal Advice?
We look at how flexible an employer ought to be to allow staff time off to watch The Euros...
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?
Homeowners are at risk of fraud scams when payments are made via email, without a verification process....
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...
We are delighted to announce that Senior Associate Solicitor, Kate Lea, has been promoted to Head of Employment Law.
We explain the duties required of Executors in managing the maintenance of a deceased person's property...
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?
