Julie-Ann Harris, Head of the Family Team at Frettens Solicitors in Christchurch, has successfully completed the Resolution Mediation training course and is now qualified to mediate on all issues surrounding divorce and separation, including finances and...
When a marriage or civil partnership ends, along with any other assets, it is crucial to consider any pensions that may be in place. The value of these could make a great difference to your financial settlement. If you are not married or in a civil...
When a marriage or civil partnership ends, along with any other assets, it is crucial to consider any pensions that may be in place. The value of these could make a great difference to your financial settlement. If you are not married or in a civil...
In Thomas Sanderson Blinds v English (No.2) the Employment Appeals Tribunal (“EAT”) upheld a Tribunal’s decision to reject a harassment claim, having taken into account evidence that the Claimant had previously engaged in similarly...
In Thomas Sanderson Blinds v English (No.2) the Employment Appeals Tribunal (“EAT”) upheld a Tribunal’s decision to reject a harassment claim, having taken into account evidence that the Claimant had previously engaged in similarly...
When it was announced that William and Kate were to be married on 29 April 2011, the government responded by declaring the wedding day a public holiday to ‘ensure the most people possible will have a chance to celebrate on the day.’ Marvellous...
en it was announced that William and Kate were to be married on 29 April 2011, the government responded by declaring the wedding day a public holiday to ‘ensure the most people possible will have a chance to celebrate on the day.’ Marvellous...
Each share in a limited company carries a number of votes. These are referred to as ordinary shares and usually carry one vote per share. A majority of over 50% will control the company. Using a shareholders agreement protects a minority from being exploited...
Each share in a limited company carries a number of votes. These are referred to as ordinary shares and usually carry one vote per share. A majority of over 50% will control the company. Using a shareholders agreement protects a minority from being exploited...
In this difficult economy, it is more important than ever to keep a firm grip on expenditure. Taking the decision to commence Court proceedings against a debtor is therefore for most businesses, not one which is taken lightly. Sometimes however, this is an...
In this difficult economy, it is more important than ever to keep a firm grip on expenditure. Taking the decision to commence Court proceedings against a debtor is therefore for most businesses, not one which is taken lightly. Sometimes however, this is an...
This month we focus on the new Regulations which have now been published abolishing the default retirement age (The Employment Equality (Repeal of Retirement Age Provision) Regulations 2011 (“the Regulations”)). We look at what they do and how...
Setting up a trust is a way of protecting assets – money, land, investments, property - for people. It is a legal arrangement where one or more ‘trustees’ are made legally responsible for the assets which have been placed in trust, for one...
Setting up a trust is a way of protecting assets – money, land, investments, property – for people. It is a legal arrangement where one or more ‘trustees’ are made legally responsible for the assets which have been placed in trust,...
This morning, Friday 8th April, Lee Young was "arrested" for consistent bad shirt and tie combinations and constantly cracking bad jokes around the office. Special Constables from the Lewis Manning Hospice arrested Lee at the Frettens Solicitors...
This morning, Friday 8th April, Lee Young was “arrested” for consistent bad shirt and tie combinations and constantly cracking bad jokes around the office. Special Constables from the Lewis Manning Hospice arrested Lee at the Frettens...
The Additional Paternity Leave Regulations 2010 allow fathers (and adoptive partners) the right to up to six months’ paternity leave which can be taken once the mother (or other adopter) has returned to work. The regulations came into force on 6 April...
Matthew Fretten , Aimee Barnett , Charlotte Wilson , Laura Martin and Louise O'Connell from our Reception Team are all running in the Rotary Club of Bournemouth East Cliff Quater Marathon (just over 10k) road race on 23rd April. ...
Matthew Fretten , Aimee Barnett, Charlotte Wilson, Laura Martin and Louise O’Connell from our Reception Team are all running in the Rotary Club of Bournemouth East Cliff Quarter Marathon (just over 10k) road race on 23rd April. ...
One of the main themes of the recent Budget was to support businesses, thereby providing jobs and growth for the economy. The Chancellor said he wanted to make the UK ‘the best place to start, finance and grow a business’. The Government are set...
One of the main themes of the recent Budget was to support businesses, thereby providing jobs and growth for the economy. The Chancellor said he wanted to make the UK ‘the best place to start, finance and grow a business’. The Government are set...
The Government published the 2011 Budget and accompanying ‘Plan for Growth’ last week. While many of the employment-related measures had already been announced, some were unexpected, including a commitment to review employers’ liability...
The Government published the 2011 Budget and accompanying ‘Plan for Growth’ last week. While many of the employment-related measures had already been announced, some were unexpected, including a commitment to review employers’ liability...