An Employment Tribunal has ruled that the use of gendered swearwords to insult a trans member of staff may be discriminatory By Michael Nadin - Partner, specialist Employment law solicitor Workers are protected against discrimination by the Equality Act 2010…
When someone passes away, they may leave a will that defines who acquires what assets from their estate, whether that be money, physical objects, or other assets. However, there are some exceptions where individuals can lay claim to assets in…
Evictions can be a minefield for landlords to navigate and getting it wrong can incur large legal costs. Here’s a quick guide to the reasons you can evict a tenant, and how you can go about it. How do I…
Solicitors' fees for buying and selling a house are often referred to as conveyancing fees. Conveyancing is the process of transferring the legal title of a property from one property owner to another, usually beginning when an offer is accepted…
What is probate? Probate is the legal right to deal with someone’s estate, including their property, money and possessions, after their death. This can often be a lengthy legal process, which can mean that properties sit empty for a long…
Attorney Advice When you are appointed as an Attorney within a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for Property and Financial Affairs or Health and Welfare, you may have to start acting at short notice in an emergency situation. Even if…
The High Court recently considered directors’ duties and obligations when it comes to dealing with company assets post-liquidation. Although the case in question (Mitchell V Al Jaber 2023 EWHC 364) concerned the British Virgin Islands law, the decision was determined…
DFA Law are pleased to announce the appointment of Kirsty Simmonds who has joined the firm as a Partner and head of the Corporate and Commercial Department. Kirsty brings with her a wealth of experience in company law with considerable…
Congratulations to Ann Nguyen, who qualified as a Solicitor last month. We are delighted that Ann has decided to stay with the firm working as a Solicitor in our Commercial Property Department and we look forward to watching her continue…
By Michael Nadin - 29th July 2022 The Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR 1998) confirm that all workers in Great Britain, including part-time workers, have a right to a minimum of 5.6 weeks' annual leave every year. Furthermore, workers are…