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Our expert Family Law Solicitors are here to help...
Business networking club event in Leicester...
Lawson-West provides FREE Walk-In sessions each week where you can speak to an experienced employment specialist about your employer troubles...
Lawson-West Solicitors is proud to sponsor the Leicester Property Face2Face Curry Club, join us and book your place...
Well done to Beverley Heys, Senior Associate & Team Manager at Lawson-West, who has been nominated for 'Legal Executive Of The Year'!
Associate Solicitor, Sophie Forsyth, explains the dilemma of people who set up McClure 'family protection trusts', only to find them no longer fit for purpose...
We look at the possible reasons behind the increase in the number of Neurodiversity Discrimination claims...
Associate Solicitor Sophie Forsyth looks at whether 'Next of Kin' is a legal concept with any authority...
What are the obligations for Landlords and Tenants under The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 when a commercial lease is due to expire? How does Security of Tenure work? Our Litigation & Disputes team explains...
'The Last Straw' at work could lead to dismissal or your resignation. Director Ashley Hunt looks at the timing of resignation and what constitutes Constructive Dismissal...
Book now for the Comedy Festival Curry Club special event...
Our aim is to recognise the hard work and commitment shown by our long-standing colleagues. We believe their dedication to the firm should be celebrated and rewarded!
Lawson-West Solicitors is delighted to announce Nathan Mee has qualified as a Solicitor...
We share the latest thinking concerning Japanese Knotweed and how to complete the sellers property information form...
We're offering a £199 +VAT discounted initial virtual meeting with a dispute resolution expert if booked by the end of January - call us and quote JAN2024
Our aim is to recognise the hard work, commitment and achievements of our colleagues and we feel this is something to be celebrated!
How to avoid and steer your way clear of a Personal Dispute this Christmas and towards a resolution for 2024...
There are 5 Steps to take to Resolve a Commercial Dispute involving your business...
Our Family Law team lists useful numbers for those who seek relationship and emotional support during the Christmas and New Year period...
A broken relationship that will not mend - we look at the next steps to think about when you've decided to move away from your relationship
In this article we look at the instances where you can Contest a Will...
We outline the law for consumer goods - the Consumer's Rights for buying in shops and buying online. What happens when deliveries are late or broken, or never turn up? What is the law if you change your mind?
Bollywood comes to Leicester's Property Face2Face networking group this Christmas...book your place
Good Luck to everyone attending 'The Business Quiz' on Wednesday 8th November - we are supporting LOROS in this charity quiz evening..
The questions tenants often ask when they find themselves with unreasonable landlord rent increases...
Scenario: Bob Jarvis has a boundary dispute with an unreasonable neighbour, Lawson-West's dispute solicitor Madhvi Panchal shares her expertise of what can be done...
Male Menopause in the Workplace – Employee Rights and Employer Obligations
What is a Bridging Loan and Why Have One? Our Commercial Law team explains....
Head of our Probate, Wills and Trusts team, Phoebe Skarlatos, looks at TikTok misinformation which can alter facts about the law...
How does Probate work? We provide a helpful guide and video to help the recently bereaved and others to learn a bit more about Probate...
This article looks at LPAs, what they are for and the authority they give...find out more
Senior Commercial Property Solicitor, Russell Dowling, discusses Overage Provisions - or claw-back clauses - and how to navigate them effectively...
This week, the Government made an announcement about the law governing equal pay in the UK...
Are you a Landowner with a Telecommunications Code Operator as a Tenant?
Does your name truly represent you or your changed circumstances? Changing your name legally requires a Deed Poll. What is a Deed Poll and how do you create one?
There is a difficult emotional journey for children of families where parents are splitting-up, we set out the main areas and where to find supportive advice and assistance...
We ask - Are gender fluid and non-binary workers discriminated against because the Equality Act 2010 is out of date?
Our legal experts and professionals are really good at their jobs, not only are they experienced, friendly and caring, they’re amazingly qualified...
Employment Law: What is the law surrounding protected characteristics for religion or belief? What is a Philosophical Belief?
The Government has responded to the 2019 consultation on options of reforming family related leave and pay. The response sets out new reforms...
Our employment team looks at privacy, defamation and misconduct, what legal steps are likely for both employer and employee...
Should employers control alcohol consumption at staff Christmas parties and social gatherings? 1 in 3 workers witness party harassment or inappropriate behaviour CMI study finds...
Our Probate and Wills team looks at the US argument over which one of Aretha Franklin's Wills is valid...
We're very proud to share a selection of our recent client reviews!
Latest news and statistics on house prices and mortgage rates - Will house prices fall? Are mortgage rates increasing? Find the latest thinking here...
More about our Family Law team...
Head of Family Law at Lawson-West Solicitors, Fiona Wilson, encourages couples to incorporate the financial agreement into their divorce court order and there are important reasons why....