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There are many things to consider when it comes to splitting-up. Our Family Law team has experience to help...
Prenups definitely have their place in a relationship, especially for unequal assets or certain items that justly belong to you...
Use of English language and punctuation are honed skills for family law solicitors, 'words' make all the difference in a properly-drafted Court Order...
Reasonable pay awards are hard to find from UK employers, they've dropped to their lowest percentage level in almost two years...
How to make a gift to someone in your Will, including tax advantages of gifts to charity
Business networking club event in Leicester...
Head of Employment Law, Kate Lea, explains...
Who is responsible? What steps should be taken to ascertain whether there are any debts or liabilities? When to pay...
It is completely natural for a couple with children to want to pass on as much of their wealth as possible to the next generation on the death of the survivor...
If you are contemplating a management buy-out or business purchase, getting the due diligence right is a critical factor...Lawson West Solicitors can help
We list factors you might want to investigate as part of a business purchase due diligence...
NEXT Faces Estimated Cost of £30 million
Receiving inheritance can greatly impact a person’s ability to receive means-tested benefits...
If you are planning on buying or selling a business, or currently in negotiations to do so, then it is crucial for you to take legal advice as soon as possible...
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the name given to the many number of ways of potentially resolving a dispute as opposed to taking matters to Court...
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...
1,000 jobs cut may trigger potential Unfair Dismissal Claims and a wave of Settlement Agreements
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...
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?
