A High Court ruling that threatened to disturb long-established practices of delegation and supervision of legal work was recently overturned by the Court of Appeal. Under the Legal Services Act 2007, conducting litigation is defined as a “Reserved Legal Activity”…
By Annabel Priest A recent employment tribunal decision has shocked the 'legal world' after a Nestlé factory worker was found to have been unfairly dismissed despite causing production to cease when he triggered a fire alarm by vaping in a…
There is a lot in the news right now about the sacking of Scott Mills by the BBC on 30 March 2026. Having worked for the BBC since 1998, the 53-year-old presenter was one of the highest-paid at the BBC,…
Labour Party Employment Law The Labour Party published its manifesto on 13 June 2024 and has made the following pledges relating to employment law. "Basic individual rights" will be provided from day one for all workers, including protection against unfair…
Changes to the protection offered to pregnancy employees and those returning from maternity, shared parental or adoption leave. The Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/264) (MASPA Regulations) came into force from 6 April…
A will is an important document that will ensure that your assets are looked after according to your wishes in the event of your death. The process of making a will can help give your friends and family, as well…
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…
Tenant 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…
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…
