Articles

Coronavirus Act 2020-Property Implications

5th May 2020

The global pandemic, Covid-19 has resulted in the Coronavirus Act (“the Act”) being introduced on the 26th March 2020, which focuses on the changes affecting us, whether it is companies or individuals. In this article, we aim to highlight a few changes in the English law being introduced by the Act. 1) Courts The courts… Read more »

Sepsis Claims – Clinical Negligence

12th March 2020

Complications arising as a consequence of sepsis can be very severe. It is imperative that clinicians provide appropriate treatment quickly. Where something goes wrong you may have a claim against your or your loved one’s healthcare provider. The below sets out the key considerations in relation to bringing clinical (also known as “medical”) negligence claims… Read more »

Getting on the property ladder

30th September 2019

Getting onto the property ladder for first time buyers can be a daunting task. From saving a large deposit to finding a new home and then having to deal with estate agents, mortgage brokers and solicitors are a few of the challenges that need to be overcome. The good news however, is that there are… Read more »

10 top tips for buying a new build home

5th June 2019

For most people, buying a new build property is a dream come true. Whether you’re a first time buyer, or you’re upsizing for more space, downsizing for something easier to manage or buying as an investment, you’ll want to make sure the purchase goes as smoothly as possible. Check out our 10 top tips from… Read more »

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) – everything you need to know

2nd June 2019

If you are, or used to be, a member of the UK Armed Forces and you have suffered an injury or illness because of your service, you should be able to claim compensation – and you don’t have to prove anybody was at fault in any way. Solicitor Sarah Dureau is a Partner and Head… Read more »

Employment Law Update – April 2019

30th April 2019

Here is a round up of some of the important changes in employment law that came into effect in April 2019: Penalties for aggravated employment law breaches Employers face a penalty of up to £20,000 if an Employment Tribunal finds that they have committed an aggravated breach of employment law. The penalty regime was introduced… Read more »