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Whilst you’re going about your annual spring clean, consider extending the physical clean to your estate planning and take the opportunity to review your long term plans...
This is often a question people ask, when they have got married abroad, as countries overseas have different laws and formalities for a valid marriage...
Solicitor Ashley Hunt, a Director in Lawson-West’s Employment Department, explains...
Whistleblowing is the act of reporting any misconduct or illegal activities by an employer, and it plays a vital role in maintaining transparency and accountability in the workplace. Employment Law Paralegal, Joao Madeira, explains...
Following his nomination for 'Junior Solicitor of the Year' in the 2024 Leicestershire Law Society Awards, Solicitor Nathan Mee has been shortlisted as a finalist in this category...
2nd-8th April 2024 marks World Autism Acceptance Week. Senior Associate Employment Solicitor, Kate Lea, explains...
If you would like to find out more about Lawson-West Solicitors, you can view our online digital brochure here....
Whilst litigation is a valuable tool in our armoury and, whilst sometimes necessary, it is not the only option...
Spring has finally sprung, longer days and the prospect of a bank holiday just around the corner is enough to put a spring in our step, so now is a good time to remind everyone of their entitlements in respect of bank holidays...
We have a specialist team of fully qualified solicitors who can advise and assist on all matters relating to children from the start of proceedings to the end, in a swift and cost-effective manner...
Following relationship breakdowns, disputes can often arise concerning specific issues for a child such as a child’s education choices, which school they should attend, or decisions on medical treatments, religious education, changing a child’s name/surname, taking a child abroad or preventing someone from having contact with a child...
Family Law Solicitor, Matthew Harcourt-Poole, explains...
You may find yourself in a position where you have issued divorce proceedings and reached a financial agreement with your ex-spouse...
At Lawson-West Solicitors, we understand what an incredibly challenging position parents find themselves in when they are going through a divorce or separation, especially when children are involved...
Whether you are an employer or an employee we understand how stressful it can be when an issue arises in the workplace...
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Marta Crumbie - Associate Solicitor. Marta shares her thoughts on joining Lawson-West Solicitors...
With the winter days almost behind us and Spring about to blossom, what better time to start considering a bit of personal estate planning and reviewing, to get your ‘budding ideas’ onto paper...
Our expert Family Law Solicitors are here to help...
EOTs are a form of discretionary trust set up to purchase shares in a company; allowing employees to collectively own the company they work for. It is an exit option being considered by business owners in recent years...
In the world of insolvency, few things are as crucial as the need to obtain legal advice as soon as possible after receiving notification of insolvency...
It is vital that a guarantor understands precisely the implications and consequences of what they are signing...
Commercial Properties can be bought/transferred into self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) or small self-administered schemes (SSAS) as a tax-efficient way of investing your money...
Many people decide to change their given birth name for various reasons. This maybe because it is difficult to pronounce, religious reasons, it doesn’t suit their personality or simply because they don’t like it...
It’s that time of year again! The government's annual increase in compensation limits for employment tribunal awards take effect from 6th April 2024...
Often known as "squatters' rights", adverse possession is the legal process where a non-owner of land (‘the squatter’) can become the owner of that land and be formally registered as the owner at HM Land Registry...
Head of Family Law, Fiona Wilson, explains...
Well done to Beverley Heys, Senior Associate & Team Manager at Lawson-West, who has been nominated for 'Legal Executive Of The Year'!
The government has now announced the annual increase in compensation limits for Employment Tribunal awards and other statutory payments...
With a General Election looming before January 2025, Labour has already set out its commitment to Employment Reforms should they win it. We list the Labour pledges announced in 2023, which are likely to form the backbone of an electoral manifesto...
Well done to Nathan Mee, Solicitor at Lawson-West who has been nominated for 'Junior Solicitor of the Year'!
The Government has now given guidance on the fire and rehire rules. A new code has now been drawn up by the Department for Business and Trade and is before Parliamentary approval...
To prevent you losing your right to forfeit the lease, it is imperative that you seek legal advice before contacting your leaseholder or carrying out any steps...
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...
Employers be sure to follow the new policies being introduced this year...
2024 sees changes in the UK Employment Law - employees be sure to know your rights...
You may have seen recently online the story about a cleaner at a London law firm who was fired for eating a leftover sandwich...
The tribunal last month awarded £490,000 compensation for Lloyds Bank worker who was unfairly dismissed for using ‘the N word’ during a work training session...
Is your company talking about the Menopause at work? Is it time for a Menopause Policy? Director & Head of Employment Law, Vaishali Thakerar, explains...
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...
Lawson-West Solicitors has a specialist team of fully qualified solicitors who can advise and act in an array of matters relating to children...
Our Family Team can offer advice and assistance to you, your family, friends and colleagues in protecting yours or their wealth, as far as ever possible, in the event of a relationship breakdown...
The UK government has announced plans to scrap mandatory mediation for separating couples. Family Solicitor, Matthew Harcourt-Poole, explains...
Here are some of our top tips to help you feel at ease, and make the most of your time with one of our dedicated family law professionals…
Meet Matthew Harcourt-Poole, Family Solicitor, who joined Lawson-West Solicitors’ Family & Divorce Law Team at the end of 2023.
Introducing the new Litigation and Disputes Team, specialists in litigation, insolvency litigation, commercial and personal disputes...
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...
As it is 'National Apprenticeship Week' we thought it was the perfect opportunity to feature our fantastic Apprentices here at Lawson-West...
