Changes to Employment Law coming into force in April 2026 Last December, the government’s new Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) became law, and in April 2026, some of the first major provisions of this legislation will come into force. These…
Title absolute, or absolute title, is a common form of class granted by the HM Land Registry, which verifies that a parcel of land is unequivocally owned by the registered proprietor. While there are multiple different title deeds you may…
Management packs are collections of documents about a leasehold property. They are provided to new buyers and contain essential information to help you stay aware of any legal requirements, additional fees, or proposed maintenance on your property. Management Companies can…
A Child Arrangements Order (CAO) outlines which guardian a child will live with, who they can spend time with, and how frequently. Typically, it allows someone to share parental responsibility over the child. It is a legal order which is…
Both annulments and divorces end a marriage contract, but whereas a divorce terminates a legally valid marriage, an annulment declares the marriage invalid. The terms of annulment and divorce are outlined in the Matrimonial Causes Act of 1973. Marriages can only be annulled if you…
Full title guarantee provides you with the most secure level of protection when buying a property, whereas with limited title guarantee you are potentially at risk of undisclosed liabilities. Full, limited, or even no title guarantee refers to how much…
Vento bands are a framework consisting of three levels, which determines the amount a claimant can be awarded as compensation for experiencing injury to feelings in the workplace. They are used by the Employment Tribunals of England, Wales and Scotland…
Yes, you need a solicitor to manage the transfer of the mortgage from one lender to another. While you can apply to remortgage without a solicitor, the transfer process requires a legal expert. Remortgaging means switching your mortgage provider while…
Can a Serious Breach of Contract Be Fixed? The Court of Appeal Says Yes — Sometimes A recent Court of Appeal decision has caused quite a stir in contract law circles, confirming that even a repudiatory breach (one of the…
When considering vulnerability, what immediately comes to mind is a person who lacks mental capacity to manage their own affairs, perhaps most commonly an elderly client. However there are many layers to what may make a person vulnerable, not just…
