You have been appointed an Executor. What happens now?
Senior associate solicitor, Charlotte Cooper from our private client team looks at the steps people need to take once they have been named as an executor in a Will. In…
Five adjustments employers can easily make to assist employees experiencing menopause
With October being internationally recognised as World Menopause Awareness Month, Helen Russell, HR consultant and Alex Barr, trainee solicitor, look at the key facts about menopause. Firstly, what menopause is, how…
Employee side hustles – What you need to know as an employer
A ‘side hustle’ is paid work that is separate from one’s main employment. Side hustles are becoming more common throughout the UK, and data suggests that the rise in secondary…
Fixed Recoverable Costs and the New Intermediate Track
Significant reform to costs recovery in the civil justice system is now imminent. With effect from 1 October 2023, new rules regarding fixed recoverable costs will apply, including the introduction…
Family disputes – what are your rights when operating a family business?
In our latest guest blog, John Osborne partner and Head of Family Law and corporate solicitor, Chloe Wishart teamed up with Karl Hodson, partner at UK Business Finance, part of…
Overcoming school holiday conflict as a separated family
The school summer holidays can often be a time of stress for separated parents trying to arrange childcare cover and plan holidays at home or abroad. Rebecca Patience, family law…
Series or instalments: What payment option is best suited for your financial settlement
One of the main objectives of the court when resolving financial matters between divorcing parties is to try and separate their finances and sever the financial bonds between them. Rebecca…
Navigating contact with your children on Father’s Day
Coping with the emotional stress of separation can make it difficult to navigate contact arrangements for any children involved. Rebecca Patience, senior associate solicitor and Grace McGarvey, legal apprentice from…
How employers can help their staff with loneliness at work?
This year, Loneliness Awareness Week will take place between 12 - 18 June. According to the 'Loneliness at Work Report' conducted by the British Red Cross, 1 in 10 workers…
What is a grant of probate and when is it required?
A grant of probate (or grant of representation) is a legal document that confirms the executors of a will that have the authority to manage and administer the estate of…
