HM Treasury met earlier this week to discuss, amongst other things, the current Stamp Duty deadline of 31st March 2021. At the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the UK housing market took an instant hit as investors…
By Michael Nadin - Associate Solicitor The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was originally due to end on 31 October 2020, when it would be replaced by the new Job Support Scheme (JSS). However, on 31 October 2020, Prime Minister…
Head of Family Law, Rachel Adams has again been listed in the Chambers and Partners guide for 2020/21. Chambers and Partners is an independent research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivering detailed rankings and insight into the world's leading lawyers.…
By Michael Nadin - Associate Solicitor specialising in Employment Law Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“Furlough”) – Information and frequently asked questions This article is designed to answer frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which was announced by…
By Kelly Willmott Covid-19 and Contact The current ‘Corona Crisis’ has left many separated families unsure about where they stand with regards to contact arrangements. With constant news updates and sometimes conflicting advice and guidance being given, it is…
By Kelly Willmott What is Parental Alienation? We often hear the phrase ‘parental alienation’ in family law proceedings when one parent believes that a child has been negatively influenced by the other parent, thus damaging their relationship. Whilst not every…
What happens if I don't agree with a Final Order? By Kelly Willmott, Family Law Solicitor A final decision of the court in family law proceedings will, more often than not, leave at least one party to the proceedings disappointed…
Don’t leave Christmas contact to the last minute! Whilst Halloween has not yet been and gone, Christmas preparations have well and truly started for many. In the run up to Christmas, we inevitably see an increase in the number of…
By Kelly Willmott - a Solicitor specialising in family matters At the beginning of 2017, the total number of social media users in the UK was in the region of 39 million. By 2018 it was estimated that almost 83%…
By Paul Currie, Head of Litigation There has been a 162% increase in the past 12 months in Inheritance Disputes in the High Court. These type of disputes may arise from issues with a Will, the fact no Will has…