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In this latest interview for Connections Radio, Dispute Resolution Specialist Simon Steele-Williams discusses residential tenancy repossession and looks at the processes involved.

What do you do when there is a dispute between you and a neighbour regarding boundaries? In this interview for Legal Chat with Parfitt Cresswell, Dispute Resolution specialist Simon Steele-Williams discusses the options available to you to ensure an amicable resolution is achieved.

From time-to-time issues can arise in the workplace and if left to fester they can unfortunately result in a formal grievance being raised. In our latest radio interview Employment Law expert Philip Luff takes a look at the grievance process from both the employer’s & employee’s point of view.

Service charges are one of the main areas for dispute between tenants and landlords. The recent case of Criterion Buildings Ltd v McKinsey and Company Inc (UK) and another (2021) looked at the proper approach to calculate service charges in relation to commercial premises.

Often the first point of resource when you need a question answered is to search Google. The internet provides a plethora of information, but it can often be confusing and conflicting and in some cases such as financial disputes and child arrangements, there is not a “one size fits all” approach.

Currently divorce can only be obtained on the basis of an “irretrievable breakdown” based on one of five grounds making amicable separation difficult. However, the upcoming changes to legislation should remove the 'blame game'

The Divorce, Dissolution & Separation Act has now come into force but what does this mean for couples thinking about or going through a separation or divorce? Family Lawyer Zanariah Webster chats to Connections Radio about what’s changed and how it will impact the process of divorce and separation

Commercial Property expert Steve Cook discusses the state of the Commercial Property Market and what prospective tenants are now looking for as we enter the post pandemic world.

Employment Law expert Philip Luff discusses the Redundancy Process and the key steps that should be followed by employers when looking to make redundancies.

We may not like to think about it, but there is one thing in life that is certain…we are all going to die. Hopefully it is not something you need to think nor worry about for a long time, however one thing you most definitely should be thinking about if you don’t already have one is making a Will.

Mediation can help resolve the issues between two parties, whether married or cohabiting and with or without children, that arise following the breakdown of a relationship.

Coming to terms with the end of a marriage or relationship can be an emotional whirlwind and once that decision is made, the practical issues need to considered. Whilst there is no overnight fix, there are a number of things to think about before embarking onto the next stage.

Do grandparents have a right to see their grandchildren? Read on to learn about the legal position in the UK.

What is a separation agreement and how is it used in the UK?

Last year we wrote an article “Turning Point in Divorce – The end of the blame game” confirming that a new bill had received Royal Assent so that in future separating couples will no longer need to apportion blame for the breakdown of marriage.

With more people becoming accustomed to working from home will updating Contracts of Employment for Homeworking be necessary?

Over recent years there have been increasing cases in the news regarding escalating, unfair and excessive ground rents and the pressing need for reform of the antiquated leasehold system in England and Wales.

Resolving financial issues arising from a marriage is often the most difficult part of dealing with a divorce. Initiating the divorce process is only the first step and it is essential you finalise your finances to avoid future claims from your ex. In this article we look at finances upon divorce

A Pre-Nuptial Agreement is an agreement entered into by two parties ahead of their marriage or civil partnership, but are they worth the paper they're written on?

What does the law say about maternity leave? Find out what the rights and responsibilities are for both employees and employers in our latest Employment bulletin

This article deals with the issues that owners of commercial premises may face when trying to decide how to document the occupation of a property.

The pandemic has had a massive impact on victims of domestic abuse. But what exactly is the law and does it do enough to protect victims? Find out in our latest blog.

Find out what rights an employee has when they become pregnant and some of the issues that employers will need to navigate when dealing with their pregnant employees.

As a leading and forward-thinking law firm, we are always looking for new and exciting ways to stay in touch and share valuable information with our clients.

As the latest national lockdown continues to suppress large parts of the UK economy the housing sector remains relatively buoyant. Why is this the case & will it last?

Nobody likes to think about their demise, but what would happen to your assets if you died without a Will? It may not be what you expect. Find out more in our latest blog.

The treatment of inherited wealth upon divorce has been the focus of much discussion in recent years and it is true to say that there is no singular approach adopted by the courts. But what can you do to protect yours?

Our latest Employment Law bulletin examines what employers should be doing if they are facing significant pressure from a third party to dismiss one of their employees.

As we now sit in the middle of another lockdown period, one question that is being asked almost daily is what is the future of offices? Will there be a lot of business trying to surrender their leases or not renewing at the end of their current term?

Will you be my executor? You may well want to appear to be helpful and not want to cause offence by saying no but do you realise executors have liability of their own and these can be extremely onerous. Find our more in our latest blog.

For 46 years, the United Kingdom enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with Europe promoting the free movement of goods, people and fair competition laws but all that changed on 12th March 2019. What will be the impact on Family Law?

Further to our recent article on bullying in the workplace, this article focuses on the closely related topic of stress in the workplace and the actions that employers can take to defend themselves against claims arising from this

Is Trust the issue? Family trusts are a great way to protect and provide for your loved ones when you're gone. In this issue we focus on the growing trend of the use of family trusts within Wills.

Many people consider “domestic violence” to be actual physical violence against a person or an imminent threat of physical violence. As a result many people remain in unhappy relationships, tolerating unacceptable behaviour. In this bulletin we look at what Domestic Abuse is.

The number of cohabiting families in the UK has increased remarkably over the last decade with the number of cohabiting couple families growing faster than married couple families. Unfortunately, the law has not necessarily caught up with changes in society and upon a relationship breakdown.

Let’s face it, none of us like to think too much about getting older or planning what will happen to our assets when we’re gone. It’s hardly surprising then that more than half of UK adults don’t have a Will in place.