The Battle of Names
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…
By Royal Assent!
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…
Are gendered swearwords a thing?
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…
Inheritance Act Claims – The Guide
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…
Reasons to Evict a Tenant – Advice for Landlords
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…
How Much are Solicitors’ Fees for Buying and Selling a House?
Solicitors' fees for buying and selling a house are often referred to as conveyancing fees. Conveyancing is the process of transferring the legal title of a property from one property owner to another, usually beginning when an offer is accepted…
Insuring a House in Probate – Everything You Need to Know
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…
Advice for Attorney’s
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…
Directors’ duties and obligations
The High Court recently considered directors’ duties and obligations when it comes to dealing with company assets post-liquidation. Although the case in question (Mitchell V Al Jaber 2023 EWHC 364) concerned the British Virgin Islands law, the decision was determined…
A warm welcome to Kirsty Simmonds – Partner and Head of Corporate
DFA Law are pleased to announce the appointment of Kirsty Simmonds who has joined the firm as a Partner and head of the Corporate and Commercial Department. Kirsty brings with her a wealth of experience in company law with considerable…