Redundancy can be a painful experience. Therefore, employees need to know their rights should it happen to them. Here’s a brief overview of some frequently asked questions regarding redundancy and employment law. What is compulsory redundancy? Compulsory redundancy happens when…
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…
Whether you are looking to exit your business, pursue new opportunities, or simply want to liquidate your assets, the selling of a limited company involves planning, consideration of legal aspects and careful negotiation. Understanding the steps involved is crucial, from…
The government publishes “amending” regulations to change the Working Time Regulations (WTR) and the Transfer of Employment (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) The government has published the Draft Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 which will amend…
Neighbour disputes are often difficult to deal with from a social perspective. If someone lives so close to you, it can be intimidating to escalate a dispute. Disputes can happen for many reasons. These include loud noise, a parking space,…
Family law deals with a variety of sensitive interpersonal topics, and one that DFA Law has great experience in. Here’s our quick guide to the particulars of family law. Family law is considered to have three main areas: matrimonial, finance,…
Boundary hedges are one of the more common causes of disputes between neighbours. Hedges can be too big and block the sun out of a garden, or be overzealously trimmed in a way which extends over a boundary, but what…
People are likely to deal with residential property law at least once in their lives, such as when moving house or inheriting property. While processes can be similar, there are a different set of nuances and variables when dealing with…
The Battle of Names: AXA v AWT - High Court Upholds Company Names Tribunal Decision The High Court (a Senior Court of England and Wales) recently had to determine whether the Company Names Tribunal was right in its decision to…
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill has received Royal Assent! On 18 September 2023, the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill received Royal Assent, becoming the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 (Predictable Terms Act). The new legislation…
