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16th January 2024
Court battle between children and stepchildren over esteemed engineer’s £5.4m estate
The estate of a successful business owner who later trained as a helicopter pilot, but more importantly known as the engineer behind the early foetal heart monitor is…
News
15th January 2024
Students’ artwork to raise vital funds for Suffolk special educational needs department
Talented student artists are to have their work exhibited to raise money to support a SEND (special educational needs and disability) outdoor learning space thanks to a local…
11th January 2024
Paul v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
A recent decision in the Supreme Court restricts ‘secondary victim’ claims to those who witness an accident or serious injury but removes the requirements that a Claimant must…
Insights
9th January 2024
Considering the importance of Knowledge and Approval
The case of Richefond and others v Dillon and others highlights the importance of knowledge and approval when making a valid will. What happened? Following the discovery of…
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5th January 2024
Lasting Power of Attorney Q&A
Having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an excellent way to prepare for later life. You may know someone who has made an LPA, or you have…
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4th January 2024
Top legal firm offers stark warning to those who employ illegal workers
Restaurants and businesses across Essex and Suffolk have been warned to get their employee right to work documents in order before the fine for illegal workers triples by…
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2nd January 2024
Divorce Day Delay?
The beginning of January is often referred to as boom time for family Solicitors with the first working day back in the office also aptly named 'divorce day'.…
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21st December 2023
Raising Children with Additional Needs and Divorce
Over the years of practising as a Family Law Solicitor, clients cite numerous reasons for the breakdown in their marriage. Some clients have described the pressures of raising…
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Let’s Update You – Right to Rent: Landlord’s Code of Practice
In England, all landlords and their letting agents have a legal obligation to prevent people without lawful immigration status from accessing the private rented sector. This responsibility derives…
Insights
20th December 2023
The highest rates of company insolvencies since 2008
The Office of National Statistics recently published the company insolvency statistics for Q3, which show 6,208 company insolvencies. This marks a 10% increase on the number of company…