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This week, the Government made an announcement about the law governing equal pay in the UK...
Are you a Landowner with a Telecommunications Code Operator as a Tenant?
Does your name truly represent you or your changed circumstances? Changing your name legally requires a Deed Poll. What is a Deed Poll and how do you create one?
There is a difficult emotional journey for children of families where parents are splitting-up, we set out the main areas and where to find supportive advice and assistance...
We ask - Are gender fluid and non-binary workers discriminated against because the Equality Act 2010 is out of date?
Our legal experts and professionals are really good at their jobs, not only are they experienced, friendly and caring, they’re amazingly qualified...
Employment Law: What is the law surrounding protected characteristics for religion or belief? What is a Philosophical Belief?
The Government has responded to the 2019 consultation on options of reforming family related leave and pay. The response sets out new reforms...
Our employment team looks at privacy, defamation and misconduct, what legal steps are likely for both employer and employee...
Should employers control alcohol consumption at staff Christmas parties and social gatherings? 1 in 3 workers witness party harassment or inappropriate behaviour CMI study finds...
Our Probate and Wills team looks at the US argument over which one of Aretha Franklin's Wills is valid...
We're very proud to share a selection of our recent client reviews!
Latest news and statistics on house prices and mortgage rates - Will house prices fall? Are mortgage rates increasing? Find the latest thinking here...
More about our Family Law team...
Lawson-West Solicitors announces new Managing Director appointment from 1st July 2023
Head of Family Law at Lawson-West Solicitors, Fiona Wilson, encourages couples to incorporate the financial agreement into their divorce court order and there are important reasons why....
High Value Settlement Agreements for Directors, Executives and Employees
The Carers Leave Act 2023 has received Royal Assent, this means employers are duty bound to provide workplace Unpaid Leave to carers....
At our exclusive networking lunch today, we heard the latest news about the development of Leicester City Centre..
Separations can be fraught experiences with threats and demands flying from both parties to damage or hurt the other...What's your best course of action?
In the news - conservative MPs and others are putting pressure on Rishi Sunak to scrap Inheritance Tax (IHT). We look at IHT basics, alternatives to IHT and when IHT is payable...
Associate Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts and Probate team, Sophie Forsyth, discusses whether discretionary trusts are a good idea for care home expenses...
Changes afoot with Alternative Dispute Resolution - SRA encouraging out-of-court resolution to reduce two million civil proceedings that contribute to court delays...
Can you charge to be an Executor of a Will? It can be a very time-consuming task...
We look at the changes coming to the Housing Act that affect landlords and their powers of eviction..it's good news for tenants
We summarise the key changes to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill and what this means for UK employment law and the impact for employers...
With 75% of suicides affecting men, Ashley Hunt, Director of Lawson West, Employment Solicitor, gives his view of the importance of men speaking out about their mental health, especially if symptoms start to affect their home life and work life...
DIY Divorces can be fast, but they are not all you need in the split of finances.....
Between 2002 and 2011 the government offered a Child Trust Fund Scheme with cash incentive. We discuss the problems for thousands of disabled children experiencing difficulty in accessing their trust fund money...now that they turn 18...
There are a number of agreements that you can use within a relationship, are you familiar with them all?
More about the Family law services at Lawson-West Solicitors....
When should you have a pre-nupt? When's best to sign it?
Should I get a Pet-Nuptial agreement? We paws-itively think so!
Vaishali Thakerar looks at Long Covid sufferers in the workplace and the measures for employers to take...
We look at the subject of older workers and what employers can do to adapt to an increasingly older workforce.
If your relationship or family issues make you unhappy, talk to Lawson-West's Family Law team...
What are the key considerations when selecting a law firm to support you in your family matter?
After 66 years of marriage and exclusion from his Will, Mrs Kaur successfully brought a claim for reasonable financial provision against her late husband's estate...
When it's time to sell your business, there are all sorts of aspects to consider. Lawson-West's helpful 'Guide to Selling Your Business' can help any business owner to understand the key stages.
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules for Divorcing Couples becomes more flexible from 6 April this year, as new legislation surrounding the transfer of assets comes into effect with The Finance Bill
“There are a lot of people from the property industry in Leicestershire who are keen to meet face-to-face in great surroundings over an exceptional curry...”
New data from the Office for National Statistics reveals that the rate of redundancies has increased and is now close to pre-pandemic levels. What can be done about redundancy?
Read the story about Trudi and the shocking news of her redundancy. How did she cope with the news? See her redundancy "emotional symptoms". Trudi's redundancy experience is all too familiar, but was it lawful?
A person’s Autism or ADHD disability can be difficult to manage at work, what actions can you take if you are treated differently or feel discriminated against in the workplace?
Times have changed and so has the way we use language in the workplace. So we ask, "How acceptable is it to use the ‘F’ word at work?" Karinna Foster explains how a judge ruled in this case...
Vaishali Thakerar outlines the main employment law changes in 2023, including the new compensatory and redundancy award payment limits, plus proposed new legislation on maternity, redundancy, worker's rights and employment contracts...
The Met Office has issued weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK - what does this mean for employees who may potentially be affected when trying to work, or travel to work?
Where disputes are concerned, there are various methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution (or ADR), where parties work to sort out their differences…but do you know the difference between them? Our information makes it clear…
This case argued that an employee's choice of football team was a protected 'Belief' under the Equality Act and not a reason to discriminate...but did the Tribunal uphold it?
The government recently ruled NOT to support women suffering workplace menopausal symptoms, rejecting a pilot 'Menopause Leave' scheme. This week they've offered 12-month's of HRT prescriptions for under £20 - clearly a "Get Back to Work and Take a Pill" strategy...
