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Frettens Graduate Scheme: What's the day-to-day like?

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We sat down with Harvey Paveley, who is currently in his second seat in our Corporate Commercial Team, to ask him what he thinks of the scheme.

In this article, he answers questions about his day-to-day working life, the support he is getting and more.

What happens to a Will after divorce?

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In this article, Trainee Solicitor Sevil Yildirim aims to clear up any confusion by sketching out exactly what happens to a Will after divorce, whether its invalidated and if you need to make a new one.

SQE Training Contracts: How to ace your application

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In this article, Katelyn Webster sketches out her top tips for those looking to apply to our graduate scheme and describes her experience as a trainee so far.

My experience with Frettens' Graduate Scheme (so far)

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In this article, we asked Bethany Pinner, current graduate at the firm, what her experience has been like so far. She talks about what her role involves, the support she gets and lists some tips for those looking to apply.

How does a placement year prepare you for a legal career?

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In this article, Abigail Harvey, current Placement Student at Frettens, answers your questions on the programme and details her tips for applying.

Considering a placement year at Frettens? Here's my experience

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You may have seen that we are currently looking for two placement students to join us for the summer, but what’s it like to work at Frettens?

In this article, Anisah Alam, Placement Student in our Corporate & Commercial Team, outlines what her experience has been like at the firm so far.

Government proposes new Family Court Fees for 2024

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In this article, Family Partner Andrew Stynes outlines the new fees that the Government are proposing, when they might come into force and what it means for you.

Non-Molestation Orders: How they work and how to apply

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In this article, Family Law Expert simon immins outlines how Non-Molestation Orders work, how to apply and more…

How much does it cost to get a divorce in the UK in 2024?

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Andy Stynes details the current family court fees and what they are changing to from 30th September.

Frettens join forces with Kemps Solicitors, strengthening Employment Team

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We are pleased to announce that we have joined forces with specialist employment law firm Kemps Solicitors. Michelle Kemp and Kate Fretten have therefore joined Frettens as Head of Employment and Consultant respectively.

Employment Status and Contracts - How to get it right

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Here, Chris talks about defining employment status, for employees, workers and the self employed, contractual relations and compliance and more.

EPCs in 2024: What are the current requirements and how to prepare for the changes

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To let out a commercial property, your property must meet the minimum EPC rating. In this article, Hannah Martin outlines the current EPC requirements, whos responsible for keeping a property energy efficient and how the rules are changing.

How to negotiate a commercial lease with your landlord

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In her latest article, Commercial Property Solicitor Richard Ramshaw outlines some tips, strategies and a checklist for negotiating the Heads of Terms of a commercial lease.

How do I know if I can afford a house? Advice for UK Homebuyers

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In her first article for the firm, Trainee Solicitor Zoe Burcombe outlines how much money you can borrow based on your income, including what you need for your deposit and mortgage.

Best Companies Rankings 2023: Another 'Outstanding' Year for Frettens

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Best Companies have now released their latest league tables for 2023 and Frettens have been recognised for the seventh year running.

The group base their ‘best companies to work for’ rankings on an anonymous employee engagement survey, completed by all of our team. Here’s how we fared this year…

Recruitment: The legal implications that employers need to know

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In Chris' first monthly webinar, he looked at recruitment and talked about the legal implications for employers, including the key legislation, GDPR and how to mitigate potential claims.

Surrogacy: How it works and the legal aspects

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In her first article for the firm, Family Associate Olivia Le Masurier looks at how surrogacy works and the legal aspects.

Parental Alienation: What are the signs and how to stop it

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In his latest article, Family Partner and Solicitor Simon Immins outlines what parental alienation is and looks at what legal steps you can take to prevent and resolve it.

One Couple One Lawyer: The new model for amicable divorce

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In his latest article, Family Expert Andrew Stynes outlines the benefits of the new one couple one lawyer model and how it works.

How to Rent Guide October 2023: What's new?

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In his latest article, Jason Grimster outlines what the new How to Rent Guide includes and what it means for you.

New cohort of Trainees at Frettens as firm continues to invest in the future

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The next cohort of trainees have joined Frettens, as the firm’s training contract programme continues to be a big hit. In this article, we hear from those new trainees and Matthew Fretten.

Host of new starters bring Frettens staff numbers to landmark high

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We are proud to announce a host of new starters at Frettens, bringing the firms staff numbers above and beyond the one hundred mark.

Seven new people arrived at Frettens in September, including a new partner, a second cohort of law graduates and more. Here’s everything you need to know.

Can Using a Swear Word Be Discriminatory on the Basis of Sex or Gender Reassignment?

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Chris Dobbs looks at Fischer v London United Busways Limited where the employment tribunal chose to tackle the tricky issue of whether language can carry gender connotations.

Was British Airways Pilot's sacking fair after refusing to wear mask?

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In his latest article, Employment Associate Chris Dobbs looks at a recent covid case, yes in 2023, where a British Airways pilot was dismissed after refusing to wear a mask on the basis of a protected belief.

Unmarried Couples: How to secure your living together rights

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In his latest article, Family Partner Andy Stynes looks at the different type of agreements that can be used to set out ownership of property and outlines which is best.

Mitigating and tackling Shareholder Breaches

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In this article, Corporate & Commercial Solicitor Zoe Watson outlines how shareholders agreements work and how to mitigate and tackle shareholder breaches.

Frettens advise in key taxi worker status case

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Frettens acted for local company United Taxis in a key case at the Employment Appeal Tribunal in March of this year.

Thanks to the assistance of our specialist Employment Team, the client received a successful result as the claimant involved was held not to be a worker or employee of United Taxis.

Is the Insolvency Act fit for purpose?

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At our first annual Insolvency Conference, Insolvency Guru Malcolm Niekirk presented to more than fifty insolvency professionals on whether the Insolvency Act is fit for purpose.

In this summary of the presentation, Malcolm recaps on various areas of insolvency legislation, gives his personal rating on them and assesses whether the audience agreed!

Post appointment supplies and Sections 233-233B of the Insolvency Act

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In his latest Coffee Break Briefing webinar, Frettens own Insolvency Guru Malcolm Niekirk looked at post appointment supplies and what he thinks about the new statutory moratorium extension to protect the delivery of them.

This is the summary of that briefing.

The Cost of Sexual Harassment: Chris Dobbs discusses

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In this article, Employment Expert Chris Dobbs takes a look at the details of a recent sexual harassment case and outlines some takeaways for employers.

Child Support: How to get a Child Maintenance Order

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In this article, Family Trainee Katelyn Webster has outlined everything you need to know to arrange suitable child support and what to do if your ex partner is refusing to pay.

How does the conveyancing process work when purchasing?

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When looking to buy a property, the conveyancing process, on the face of it, can be daunting but its important to understand.

So, in this article, Residential Conveyancer Joanna Weller has outlined the conveyancing process from beginning to end in simple terms.

Protecting Your Business with Trademarks: A Step-by-Step Guide

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In this article, Corporate & Commercial Solicitor Paul Longland outlines how a trademark protects a company and how to apply for one.

Buying a new build? Here's everything you need to know

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In this article, Conveyancing Partner Clare Hallett looks at the advantages and disadvantages of buying a new build and outlines how the conveyancing works on new build properties.

Placement students among seven new faces at Frettens following summer spree

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In this article, we summarise and reflect on a host of new starters that have joined the firm in July and August. Matthew Frettens and Lewis Barr comment on the implications for the firms future.

United Taxis Limited v Comolly Case Summary

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In this article, Paul Burton provides a brief summary of United Taxis v Comolly, its outcome and implications for employers.

More promotions at Frettens as staff continue to flourish

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To kick off this financial year, on 1st July, Frettens announced eight staff promotions many of which within the busy property department. Here, Matthew Frettens speaks about these promotions and we here from some of those promoted.

Flexible Working Bill passed: What does it mean for employers?

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The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill had its third reading in the House of Lords recently, meaning it’s one step closer to passing and becoming law.

Here, Employment Solicitor Chris Dobbs outlines what the Flexible Working Bill is and the changes it proposes for employers.

Selling your home: What documents and disclosures do you need?

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In her latest article, Chartered Legal Executive Natalie Neil outlines what documents and disclosures you need when looking to sell your home and answers any other questions you may have.

Chris' Summary from our Unfair Dismissal Mock Tribunal

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Here, Employment Solicitor Chris Dobbs has provided a summary of the case used in our recent mock tribunal for those who werent able to attend as well as any attendees who want a recap.

How can I pass on my estate and assets when I die?

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In her first article for the firm, Wills & Tax Executive Rhiannon Stevinson outlines what a Will is, why you need one and what happens if you don’t have one in place when you die.

How the courts expect insolvency practitioners to behave and make decisions

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Malcolm summarises his presentation from the Insolvency Conference 2023, where he looked back at Atlantic Computers and its enduring influence on insolvency practice.

New family friendly rights become law

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Here, Employment Solicitor Chris Dobbs details the new family friendly rights which are set to become law and outlines what this means for employees and employers.

Employers: How to handle Workplace Grievances in 2023

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In his latest article, Employment Solicitor Chris Dobbs provides advice for dealing with employee grievances and details the importance of a grievance policy.

Why you need to extend your lease and how to go about it

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Following the Building Safety Act, in this article, Leasehold Specialist Hannah Faith details why you might need to extend your lease, how the process works, the costs involved and more.

Do I have a right to see my grandchildren? Can I get a court order?

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Unfortunately, situations can arise where grandparents are denied contact with their grandchildren. If you’re in this difficult position, you do have some options and there are legal steps you can take.

In his latest article, Family Partner Simon Immins outlines what those steps are and your rights as a grandparent.

Section 8 notices: How do they work and what are the grounds?

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With Section 21 evictions set to be abolished in the near future, Jason Hayter, Dispute Resolution Solicitor, takes a look at the alternative: Section 8 evictions. He outlines what they are, how they work and the grounds that landlords need to rely on.

Government Proposes New Changes to Worker Rights

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In a written statement yesterday, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade made it clear that the Government’s proposed EU Revocation Bill will now not contain a so called sunset clause.

Chris breaks down what this means for workers rights.

How to make redundancies: A guide for employers

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Although redundancies are something that employers will want to steer clear of where possible, sometimes they can be unavoidable.

As an employer, in circumstances where redundancies are inevitable, you may not know how to approach things. So, we’ve put together this guide for making redundancies.

Here, Employment Partner Paul Burton outlines how to handle the redundancy process, inform staff and remain on the right side of the law.

When is a Resignation not a Resignation? Employment Law

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Paul Burton breaks down when resignation may not be resignation, looking at a recent case where an employee stormed out and resigned in the heat of the moment.

How to end a Civil Partnership: A Family Solicitor's Advice

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In his latest article, Family Partner Andy Stynes outlines the grounds for civil partnership dissolution, the costs involved, how assets are divided and more.

What is Stamp Duty and what are the current rates?

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If you’re looking at buying a home, you may have come across the term Stamp Duty Land Tax. In this article, Conveyancing Partner Michelle Petersen explains stamp duty in more detail and outlines what the current rates are, including those for first time buyers.

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