Articles
A cautionary tale for people getting divorced. Believe it or not, without an official 'Court Order', your Ex can still claim financial interests...
We have been going through a cost of living crisis for almost a year, and if you’ve been thinking about making a Will for some time then you may also have been wondering what the process and the cost would be...
A selection of our most recent client testimonials and Google 5-star reviews from happy clients...
31st March 2022 marked the end of divorce as we know it in the UK – it changed dramatically from that date. Read about the primary changes and the new legal context of No-Fault Divorce which applies in 2023…
Family law expert Helen Shaw shares her experience of people's concerns of meeting solicitors....and provides reassurance...
The most awaited fixed recoverable costs rules for civil claims that were originally scheduled to come into effect in April 2023 are now due to be rolled out in October 2023...
Find out more about Sarah Townsend, Associate Solicitor in our Family Law team...
Director Vaishali Thakerar looks at the recent Employment Tribunal Bathgate v Technip case and its implications for future employment settlement agreements and future claims...
90% of clients surveyed by Family Law organisation Resolution, commented that family court backlogs were ruining their lives...
Dylan Mann looks at Lease Extensions for Freeholders and Leaseholders, informal and formal lease extensions and the impact on lending...
We're aware of a rise in Settlement Agreements between employers and employees. Here are the key things you need to know about Settlement Agreements in a nutshell...including a helpful flowchart
Lawson-West was delighted to host "The Business Quiz" as part of the Leicester Business Festival fortnight on 17th November..this important event supported fundraising for LOROS....
At Lawson-West Solicitors we are proud to be a member of the National Free Wills Network...
Most people struggle to make a Will, but an LPA as well? What are the risks of not having one? There are more risks than you'd think. We share LPA genuine scenarios, illustrating the risks and consequences that few are prepared for...
Six Lawson-West women who really make a difference…
Lawson-West Solicitors promotes Rebecca Beswick to Director...
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....
We are delighted to be awarded as 'Highly Commended' in the British Wills and Probate Awards held last night in Birmingham...
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...
Lawson-West Solicitors has won the award for "Professional Services – Legal" at East Midlands Business Masters Awards 2022...
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...
It is believed there could be a third cut on Stamp Duty since the start of the decade...
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?
It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
Lawson-West Solicitors has been shortlisted for the "Outstanding Employee Experience" award at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2022
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.
A new small claims pilot allows the Courts to determine on paper the outcome of the claim, even where parties are not in agreement. Solicitor Madhvi Panchal explains...
How to recover money that's rightfully yours - What is Enforcement and the 5 different options?
