Features Articles
What happens when a parent does not return the child(ren) after contact - and ignores the Child Arrangements Order
In this long-form article, we look at the three different types of workplace mediation as well as the benefits, costs and why mediation could be a better path for workplace disputes...
Employment Director, Vaishali Thakerar, looks at the work pay and sickness leave considerations surrounding the loss of a new born baby or pregnancy miscarriage..
Evidence shows that the support of World Cup England football can lead to increased levels of domestic violence at home...read more
Over 450 property sale/purchases were handled by Lawson West Solicitors during SDLT stamp duty holiday...read more
Lawson West Solicitors and ISJ Independent Financial Planning are launching a new breakfast networking club called A6 NETWORK CONNECT on 8th July...find out more and join us
SDLT Nil Rate Band changes come into force tomorrow for home purchases - see our helpful table summary of the new rates to 30 September 2021
What are the rules for adverse possession, more commonly known as “squatters’ rights”? Commercial property solicitor, Rebecca Beswick explains how it works...
An amazing staff recipe you will definitely enjoy! - try Elizabeth Brown's easy-to-make Lemon Posset Cheesecake...a great summer experience not to be missed
For some employees, the thought of taking your employer to an employment tribunal is the worst scenario. Negotiation (or pre-litigation tactics) are available to bring about a negotiated settlement that parties agree to between them, with no recourse to a court. Find out more...
Whether you have been affected by redundancy or other employment claim issue, the Settlement Agreement is one of the most important documents to negotiate - see our complete web section on negotiating successful Settlement Agreements...
Special Guardianship Orders are used in cases where child(ren) cannot continue to be cared for by their birth parent(s). SGOs provide the child(ren) with a secure and long lasting placement...
What happens if either parent ignores the Child Arrangement Order setting-out child contact arrangements?
A tribunal this week found that employee Mr Kane's drinking and smoking bar visit whilst on sick leave did NOT constitute a breach of trust and dishonesty...How robust is your sick leave contract wording?
Tweeter: Maya Forstater's gender critical views - Equalities Law in action
21 June lockdown easing is in the news - solicitor Sejal Patel looks at what would happen if the government's 'work from home if you can' rule is revoked and the impact on employee Covid-19 workplace confidence...
In leases and contract wording, the term ‘endeavours’ has several applications, care is needed to get this right and avoid disputes later on…
Solicitor Phoebe Tranter outlines the 7 straightforward steps that form the Probate process...from collating information, to obtaining the Grant of Probate, paying liabilities and distribution of the assets.
What are your options if your commercial lease expires? Vacating the property? Kelly Lawton, commercial property solicitor looks at the options for commercial property tenants and the law protecting tenancies...
Eviction of Tenants - the Government has made changes to domestic property eviction of tenants and relaxation of the pandemic eviction notice period
We’re continuing to recruit at Lawson West Solicitors. If you are looking for a new job opportunity or fresh direction in your career, visit our vacancies page and find out more about our new work opportunities
The government has launched a mortgage deposit scheme which will help first time buyers or current homeowners to secure a 95% mortgage. What are the risks of high rate mortgages and how does the new scheme work?
Rebecca Beswick's amazing Coffee and Walnut cake - from someone who knows how to bake a good cake !
Leading businesses, employers and industry bodies across the UK have come together to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme and encourage their staff to get a jab when eligible
Lawson West Solicitors is pleased to announce the promotion to Director of employment solicitor, Vaishali Thakerar.
Tribunal claims are set to rise where employers are exposed for abusing Furlough Scheme restrictions, forcing unfair redundancy and allowing Covid-unsafe work environments. Sejal Patel highlights the employment issues to come...
10-16 May is Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental Health Foundation raises awareness of the powerful tonic that nature can bring to a troubled mind...
From April 2021, the new IR35 Scheme came into force. It sets out a company's responsibility to determine genuine Contractor status. Find out more about HMRC's IR35 Tax Scheme and checking tool...
Should employers insist on employees having Covid-19 vaccines? Can your employer force you to have a vaccine against your will? Head of Employment at Lawson West Solicitors, Director Vaishali Thakerar provides her legal insight...
In this article, Shannon Biddiss looks at prenuptial agreements - What are they? How do they work? Are they legally binding? and Why have one?
Commercial property solicitor, Rebecca Beswick looks at how much unregistered land there is in the UK and the benefits of first registration.
For a reliable and tasty main course dish this month try Lawson-West Director Ashley Hunt's family favourite recipe of Mexican Beef Enchiladas. Easy and quick to make...
Family disputes can be resolved without needless court delays - Mediation can be the alternative answer...
From Covid-19 safety to sex discrimination, from Cabinet Minister bullying to whistleblowing – March’s stand-out employment law cases are a revealing reflection of human relations and interaction in the workplace…are you up to speed on the latest employment law?
The TUC survey of 2,138 workplace safety representatives identified employer shortfalls for secure Covid practices and workplace health and safety during the pandemic. We look at how you can raise the alarm about Health and Safety shortcomings at work...
There are strict Time Limits to bring an Employment Tribunal claim. Failure to meet the official deadline means you will be denied the right to claim. See case examples of what can happen...
The recent Supreme Court case considered whether care workers who sleep over in their place of work are entitled to National Minimum Wage for their hours asleep - a sleeping wage. This case looked at whether 'sleep-in shift time' was in fact 'working time' and eligible for pay...
A new twist in this long-running saga - the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has found in favour of Pimlico Plumbers, ruling that the firm did not discriminate against Gary Smith and Mr Smith is not entitled to any holiday pay. Ream more...
What will working styles look like after COVID-19? Will it be 'remote working'. 'hybrid remote' or 'office based' working styles? Re-evaluating new styles of working is a vitally-important consideration for employers right now. Will all employees have new work style options, or just some of the workforce?
You may not have heard of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme - it's a quality standard operated by The Law Society that provides assurance of conveyancing high standards...find out more
Neighbour Disputes are more common than you think…Best to Avoid?
A better understanding of illness symptoms and conditions can help employers understand illness-related performance issues and how to manage them more effectively in the workplace. National charities often have awareness days, weeks or months to help bridge the knowledge gap...
What are the new rules for evicting tenants? The Government has extended the evictions ban moratorium..
Violence is closer to home for many men and women who suffer domestic abuse on a regular basis, Family Solicitor Emma Piff discusses the Domestic Abuse Bill and the changes likely to be coming...
Director and Family Law Solicitor at Lawson-West Solicitors, James Haworth retires at the end of March this year. Read David Heys' personal tribute and comments here...
Employers need to be cautious when managing problem employees...the risks of getting it wrong are high
This month's Amazing Staff Recipe is a family favourite - a frozen dessert made with peanut butter and double cream
Rishi Sunak announced no IHT allowance increases until April 2026, but what about extending Transferable Allowances to cohabitees?
