We are delighted to welcome experienced Chartered Legal Executive Sarah Lightfoot-Webber into our growing Family Team.
What happens when parents can’t agree on their child’s schooling arrangements? In this article, Family Partner Andy Stynes looks at how disputes around a child’s school can be resolved and dealt with.
August saw the arrival of three more Bournemouth University students or graduates at Frettens, adding to the recent influx of legal talent from BU.
Cohabitation Agreements can be used to protect a couple’s assets and clear up any uncertainty regarding shared assets in separation. In this article, Simon Immins takes a look at these agremeents outlining the pros, cons and costs.
In this article, specialist Disputed Wills solicitor Anna Curtis looks at whether an ex wife can make a claim for inheritance, or against an estate, and what rights an ex wife has after death.
In this article, Commercial Property Solicitor Hannah Martin provides advice for landlords looking to start an HMO.
Hannah outlines the requirements and licensing conditions, and discusses the responsibilities of an HMO landlord.
Mortgaging is the most popular way of purchasing property and is commonly associated with residential homes. But what about commercial mortgages?
In this article, Commercial Property Associate Patsy Whitford answers some of the most frequently asked questions around commercial mortgages.
In this article, Employment Solicitor Chris Dobbs answers some common questions from Claimants and Respondents on time limits for tribunal claims.
The Supreme Court ruled that workers who are only employed for part of a year, but who have a contract which lasts a full year, are entitled to the full 5.6 weeks of statutory holiday. Paul Burton discusses this ruling.
Malcolm looks at MVLs and indemnities to shareholders in this summary of his latest insolvency coffee break briefing.
Chris Dobbs looks at a recent case where an employee was dismissed following whistleblowing. Chris discusses the implications behind the case for employers.
On Monday 8th August, Malcolm Niekirk held one of his popular Coffee Break Briefing Webinars. In the webinar, Malcolm looked at MVLs and indemnities. Here is the recording of the webinar... If you would prefer to read the article, you can...
We often get questions from step-mothers and step-fathers regarding their rights to step children.
In this article, Family Partner Andy Stynes answers some of these questions and discusses step-parent’s parental responsibility.
On Monday 11th July, Malcolm Niekirk held one of his popular Coffee Break Briefing Webinars. In the webinar, Malcolm looked at fixed charge receiverships. Here is the recording of the webinar... If you would prefer to read the article, you...
Malcolm Niekirk gives a refresher on fixed charge receiverships, looking at what they are, when to use them and providing advice for insolvency practitioners.