In this article, Conveyancing Associate Laura Mabin details how much homebuyers can expect to pay in Stamp Duty, following the end of the ‘Holiday’.
After the end of furlough, Employment Solicitor Chris Dobbs answers some of your questions on returning to work, providing advice for employers on what grounds employees can refuse to return.
This year’s Legal 500 , the leading independent guide to law firms, was published yesterday and Frettens was once again recommended as one of the region’s leading law firms. The Legal 500 is an independently researched guide to law firms...
It was great to be back on Wednesday 15th September, when we held our first in-person employment event since the start of the pandemic. Thank you to those who turned up to the session, we very much enjoyed having you there. For those who missed it, or just...
Is protecting pay of a disabled employee a reasonable adjustment? Paul Burton looks at a recent case where it was found that it was not reasonable for an employer to continue to pay teacher's rates to an employee after she'd switched roles and had completed a period of protected pay.
Frettens are thrilled to welcome Trainee Solicitor Tara Jones to the firm.
On Monday 13th September, Insolvency Guru Malcolm Niekirk held one of his popular Coffee Break Briefings , where he looked at transferring cash-at-bank before a liquidation starts - or 'FAQ 10' as it has been dubbed. The video...
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case looked at the extent to which a Tribunal is expected to look beyond a ‘final written warning’ in assessing the fairness of a dismissal. Employment solicitor Chris Dobbs considers when a final written warning and a capability dismissal is unfair.
Are you thinking of appointing an Independent Evaluator? You'll have some questions...
In this article, Insolvency Partner and Independent Evaluator Malcolm Niekirk discusses the process of evaluation, answering some FAQs.
Andrew Stynes details the current family court fees and what they are changing to from 30th September.
In this summary article from his most recent Coffee Break Briefing, Malcolm looks at the controversial 'FAQ 10'; discussing how it came about, what the issues are with it and why it can be ignored.
Andy Stynes answers some common questions around the rights of separated parents as the kids return to school.
In this article, Leasehold Property Partner Niki Adkins outlines what the leasehold reforms are, that were announced in January, and discusses their potential impact on leaseholders.
In this article, Employment Partner Paul Burton looks at a recent case where the ET decided unfair dismissal because furlough wasn’t considered as part of a redundancy consultation. He looks at what transpired and discusses the implications for employers.
Leasehold Property Associate Niki Adkins looks at whether co-freeholders can modernise or update their leases. Niki discusses the benefits of lease moderniation and the steps involved in doing so.
Corporate and Commercial Solicitor Paul Longland looks at registering a business at Companies House, discussing whether doing so gives you exclusive rights.
Corporate & Commercial Solicitor Paul Longland looks at jointly owned copyrighted work, discussing how co-owners can use a collaboration agreement to set out both parties obligations and proceed entitlement.
Chris Dobbs discusses the legal implications of lowering the pay of employees working from home.
Property Litigation specialist lawyer, Anna Curtis, provides advice on why a suitable AST is required to be provided by the landlord at the start of the tenancy; discussing what this has meant for landlords and tenants.