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…

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 I…

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…

Attorney Advice When you are appointed as an Attorney within a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for Property and Financial Affairs or Health and Welfare, you may have to start acting at short notice in an emergency situation. Even if…

By Michael Nadin - Employment Law Associate P&O Ferries’ controversial mass sacking of employees on Thursday 17 March 2022 You may have seen in the national press recently that P&O fired 800 employees on Thursday 17 March 2022 and announced…