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TGI Fridays Rescue Deal – 35 sites shut including Leicester, can workers bring unfair dismissal or other claims?
100 days are nearly up for Labour's new draft Employment Rights Bill....Kate Lea shares her perspective on what might be coming
Legal 500 - Vaishali Thakerar has been recognised as a Leading Partner in the East Midlands for Employment Law...
Our amazing performance in the Legal 500. Employment and Probate, Wills & Trusts teams recognised....
Cohabitation Law in England and Wales: Molly Mae and Tommy met on Love Island and have gone on to share a home and start a family. However, as with millions of couples across England and Wales, they are not legally married...
In the UK, the number of transgender adults is estimated to range from approximately 200,000 to 300,000 individuals, with around 24% to 49% of them thought to be parents...
Last week, administrators confirmed that construction giant ISG had ceased trading with the immediate closure of all its sites and the loss of 2400 jobs...
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an important legal safeguard that ensures your affairs are managed according to your wishes if you become unable to make decisions due to illness, accident or diminished mental capacity...
Lawson West has extensive experience dealing with trusts set up by McClure Solicitors. If you, a family member, or a friend has a trust with McClure Solicitors, we can assist you...
Creating a homemade Will is tempting because it is generally thought to be simple and would save on costs. However, there are many significant dangers associated with this. These are some key reasons why not to...
There are many things to consider when it comes to splitting-up. Our Family Law team has experience to help...
Prenups definitely have their place in a relationship, especially for unequal assets or certain items that justly belong to you...
Use of English language and punctuation are honed skills for family law solicitors, 'words' make all the difference in a properly-drafted Court Order...
Reasonable pay awards are hard to find from UK employers, they've dropped to their lowest percentage level in almost two years...
How to make a gift to someone in your Will, including tax advantages of gifts to charity
Head of Employment Law, Kate Lea, explains...
Who is responsible? What steps should be taken to ascertain whether there are any debts or liabilities? When to pay...
It is completely natural for a couple with children to want to pass on as much of their wealth as possible to the next generation on the death of the survivor...
If you are contemplating a management buy-out or business purchase, getting the due diligence right is a critical factor...Lawson West Solicitors can help
We list factors you might want to investigate as part of a business purchase due diligence...
NEXT Faces Estimated Cost of £30 million
If you are planning on buying or selling a business, or currently in negotiations to do so, then it is crucial for you to take legal advice as soon as possible...
Receiving inheritance can greatly impact a person’s ability to receive means-tested benefits...
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the name given to the many number of ways of potentially resolving a dispute as opposed to taking matters to Court...
Lawson West Solicitors is delighted to announce...
Lawson West Solicitors is proud to sponsor the Leicester Property Face2Face Curry Club, join us and book your place...
As the UK prepares for the first budget of the new Labour Government commercial property owners and investors are on high alert...
It's crucial for landowners submitting planning applications or developers acquiring land to seek advice early to fully understand BNG requirements...
Management buy-outs (MBOs) and management buy-ins (MBIs) are complex transactions that require expert legal guidance. Lawson West Solicitors is here to ensure your deal progresses smoothly and efficiently.
What can the courts do to Katie Price to make her attend court and take her bankruptcy hearings seriously?
Media following high profile family court case concerning a Premier League footballer are benefitting from a new 'Transparency Order', allowing rare media access to behind-the-scenes arguments and court decisions
We explore the importance of appointing guardians, considerations and risks associated with not appointing guardians
McClure Solicitors Family Protection Trusts: What you need to know and how we can help
Are there instances where a disabled employee can be dismissed?
The latest UK company and personal insolvency figures are released, 17% rise in company insolvencies since June 2023...
Workplace Banter happens – Is it just a no-malice joke, or is it harassment?
It is against the law to discriminate against women whilst pregnant and/or on maternity leave, here's one such case won by the Claimant...
Watching the Olympics at work – What do employees and employers need to know? TV or Mobile phone...
Labour has set high levels for building new homes in the UK using green belt and grey belt land, editing the National Planning Policy Framework to speed up planning applications. Why is new build housing so important to revive the economy?
Making a Will can be a bit daunting, but it is the best way to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of in accordance with your wishes. But what happens if your loved ones are under 18. Can you still leave them a gift?
We explain some of the key words and phrases used in Probate to help cut through legal jargon...
When you're buying a business, there's lots of things to prepare and think about in advance...
What happens when a Child Arrangements Order has not been complied with?
The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 sets out the law for property disputes....and a signed Declaration of Trust clarifies ownership entitlement and helps to protect property interests
Bankruptcy: how does the process of bankruptcy work, what is a statutory demand and which debts are paid first...
Attending court can be a daunting prospect. We provide practical advice to ensure that your day runs as smoothly as possible.
Children: Specific Issue Orders and Prohibited Steps Order
