Latest Legal News
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Does your child have a non-accidental injury?
What is non-accidental injury? You may have heard of the term “non-accidental injury” in relation to a child. You may…
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I’ve had an accident at work – can I make a claim?
During the pandemic many workplaces including factories and warehouses have been running with lower staff levels and management levels. This…
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Time Limits & Personal Injury Claims
How long do I have to make a Personal Injury Claim? If you have been injured through no fault of…
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Legal Guidance for Landlords
Question: My tenant is behind on rent, can I start possession proceedings? Answer: Yes, if your tenant is behind on…
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Divorce: what to do if you don’t know where your ex-partner is
Relationships worldwide have been detrimentally impacted by the significant strains placed upon them by the global pandemic we are all…
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Ban on business tenant evictions extended ahead of Christmas Day rent payment quarter date
On 9th December 2020, the Government announced that the ban on landlords evicting business tenants would be extended until the…
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#makingITpossible campaign in a bid to tackle our local digital divide.
Our local Mansfield and Ashfield students need your support. Do you have unused IT equipment that you can donate? Three…
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Legal guidance for tenants – past due rent & evictions
The govenment’s Covid-19 stay on Possession Proceedings was lifted on the 20th of September 2020, which means in certain circumstances…
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Employment Law: The process of ‘firing’ someone for poor performance
An underperforming employee can understandably affect productivity but if also affects the motivation and moral of others in the team….
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Divorce & Calculating Child Maintenance
1 in 67 UK adults is a millionaire, according to the Barclays “Prosperity Index”. The population of Nottinghamshire is approximately…
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Splitting your pension during a divorce is not a straightforward mathematics equation
IMPORTANT READ: If you are divorcing from your spouse and either one or both of you has a pension that…
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DIY Wills: Beware of the risks
When you feel the time is right to make your first Will, or update an existing one due to changes…
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Property Guide: Converting a commercial property to a residential dwelling
Property redevelopment: Things to consider when purchasing and converting a commercial property to a residential dwelling Thanks to the Stamp…
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HNW Divorce: 1 in 8 UK households have a net worth over £1M
According to the Office for National Statistics, in June 2016, 3.6 million households in Britain held wealth of more than…
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Commercial Landlords – Don’t let your commercial tenant’s lease expire!
When the contractual term of a business lease comes to an end landlords and tenants may feel like the simplest…
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Structuring a Business Purchase – Assets or Shares?
One of the first things that should be considered when it comes to selling or purchasing a business will be…
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“No Pigs, Pigeons or Poultry” – Property Restrictions
We often come across restrictions on property when we are asked to act for buyers and sellers. These restrictions or…
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If you are divorcing and have a business, read on…..
Please take a moment to read this if you are leaving your spouse or civil partner, and one of you…
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Covid-19 & Your Employer’s Responsibility to Keep You Safe
Have you contracted COVID-19 in the course of your employment? You may be able to make a claim Employers have…
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Covid-19 & Commercial Property: Ban on business tenant evictions extended
Ban on business tenant evictions extended ahead of September rent payment quarter date On 16th September 2020, the Government announced…
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Stamp Duty Land Tax Reduced Rates: Find out how much you will save
Temporary stamp duty tax holiday relief – if you are buying a home under £500K you’ll now save £1000’s on…
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Cauda Equina Syndrome – what you need to know about severe lower back pain
Cauda equina syndrome is a rare condition where the space around the spinal cord at the base of the spine…
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Consent to medical treatment claims – Your Dr must explain all risks no matter how small
CONSENT TO TREATMENT Anyone who has been treated at hospital will have been asked to consent to this. Without consent,…
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Bereavement Damages Claims – As of May 2020 now includes co-habitating partners
The English system for compensation for injuries and death dates back to the dark ages, if not beyond. The Saxons…