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Month: November 2019
House of Lords Approves Mixed-Sex Civil Partnerships!
Opposite-Sex Couples Now Entitled To Civil Partnerships
A Supreme Court ruling that opposite-sex couples should be allowed to have civil partnerships, as well as those in same-sex relationships, was approved in the House of Lords on 5th November — meaning that the first couples will be able to enter mixed-sex civil partnerships on New Years Eve.
5 November 2019 – House of Lords approves
mixed-sex civil partnerships
Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan won their case in June last year after successfully claiming the Civil Partnership Act 2004 is incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights because it applied only to same-sex couples. The change in the law will offer them the same protection as married couples.
For many couples the idea of marriage and the traditions that go with it that don’t fit. In modern society couples may not really feel like husband or wife, but partners. A civil partnership is a modern alternative.
The entering into of a civil partnership is a more modern legal union between two people and a relationship that is recognised in the eyes of the law. For couples who don’t want to get married, but have a family and family commitments, entering into a civil partnership ensures they had same rights.
Although this is welcome change in our modern changing society, before couples enter this they need to consider the legal implications if that relationship should end after entering into a civil partnership. As according to recent divorce statistics, 42% of marriages in England and Wales end in divorce. There are of course no figures for dissolution of opposite sex civil partnerships and no official figures for the number of cohabiting couples who separate..
So before getting married or entering into a opposite sex civil partnership a couple prior to marriage or a civil partnership should enter into an agreement to sets out what would happen to their finances in the event of the relationship breaking down or ending in a divorce or dissolution. If you have substantial assets, then for a lot of people it’s perfectly reasonable to take steps to protect those assets in the event of a divorce or separation in the future.
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We can help and advise you about civil partnerships.
Emma Piff, Family Solicitor, Lawson West Solicitors
Email: epiff@lawson-west.co.uk
As well as qualifying as a solicitor in 2005, talented family law expert Emma is a qualified family mediator, trained Collaborative Lawyer and a Resolution-accredited specialist in domestic abuse and complex financial remedies; she is also a Law Society Family Law Panel member.
LeicestershireLive Business Executive Awards Ceremony 2019
Last night, Tuesday 12th November, Lawson West Solicitors had the privilege of attending The LeicestershireLive Business Executive Awards 2019 as one of the category sponsors at the King Power Stadium.
The awards have been running for eight years and are a celebration of the most successful owners, managers, CEOs and managing directors from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and was a truly inspiring event to be a part of.
Lawson West Solicitors sponsored the Medium Business Executive of the Year award and David Heys, managing director of Lawson West Solicitors had the honour or presenting the award. The winner was Mick Jenney, managing director of Harrison Castings, in Leicester who was later awarded the overall business executive of the year award too.
With over 100 employees, Harrison Casting as is thought to be the biggest aluminium sand foundry in the UK. Their main customers include diesel engine manufacturers and makers of excavation and gas turbines. Mick Jenney was part of a recent management buy-out of the Leicester foundry and has big plans for the future as they look towards growing exports, entering new markets and diversifying.
David Heys was a member of the judging panel for this year’s awards and said, “judging had been incredibly hard considering the outstanding qualities of all of the finalists”.
With regards to the winner of our category he went on to say “Although it is early days for the Harrison Castings MBO team, the MBO itself has been made possible by Mick’s achievements as managing director for the last six years. Harrison Castings is very much a local success story and should encourage smaller businesses.”
The evening was a delight to attend and has certainly become a highlight of the local business calendar. Congratulations to all of the finalists, the wealth of achievement was outstanding, Leicester certainly has some fantastic businesses and business people to celebrate.
LeicestershireLive Business Executive Awards 2019
Lawson West Solicitors is truly delighted to be one of the category sponsors at this year’s LeicestershireLive Business Executive Awards and will be sponsoring the Medium Business Executive of the Year category.
The awards celebrate the individuals behind successful local businesses. They recognise individual’s achievements as well as the contributions those individuals make to life in the Leicestershire region, through their organisations, and who have achieved something outstanding in their field. Well-established, this event is in its eighth year and is a highlight of the local business calendar, one that everyone involved is proud to be a part of.
The awards process is very thorough and detailed having launched in July, nominations closed in September and culminates at the black-tie event next Tuesday at the King Power Stadium.
The awards recognise the length and breadth of businesses across the region, formed of the following categories:
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Small Business Executive of the Year
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Medium Business Executive of the Year
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Large Business Executive of the Year
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Young Business Executive of the Year
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Non-Executive of the Year
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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Business Executive of the Year 2019
David Heys, Managing Director of Lawson West Solicitors, believes ‘It’s so important to recognise business achievements when we see it, because its hard-won by those of unspoken and relentless skill, natural ability and flair.’
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony taking place on Tuesday 12th November, a celebration of the achievements of all of the finalists. Keep an eye out for the results; we will of course keep you updated!
For more information about the awards visit the following website: www.leicestershirelivebusinessexecawards.co.uk
Follow the hashtag #LLBE19 on the night as well.