Insights 13 February 2020

A helping hand for Generation Rent

A contribution towards a deposit will certainly help family members buy their first home, but do watch out for inheritance tax traps

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Insights 3 February 2020

Moving in with your partner - include 'Make a Will' on your to-do list

Moving in together is an exciting next step but without an up-to-date Will could you be leaving your partner, and any family you have, in the lurch?

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Insights 16 January 2020

Simple steps for easing your journey through life

A few legal precautions can make it easier (and cheaper) to navigate the twists and turns of relationships and family life

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Insights 28 November 2019

Should you include digital assets in your Will?

People often overlook their digital assets, either forgetting they have them or assuming they’ll go to their heirs. But it’s not as simple as that

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Insights 21 November 2019

Amazon primed for eviction after notice to quit was found to be valid

Recent court decision finds against Amazon UK Services Ltd concerning the validity of a notice to quit in a commercial lease

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Insights 13 November 2019

Is the use of covert CCTV to monitor workplace theft considered unlawful?

Christine Jamieson, Paralegal in our Employment team, discusses a case which considers whether employee’s privacy rights were breached

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Insights 23 September 2019

Non-execs should open their eyes to the risks…

… as well as the attractions of becoming a director. One aspect to understand is the risk of insolvency litigation

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Insights 6 September 2019

Is the use of WhatsApp messages to bring misconduct proceedings against employees unlawful?

Christine Jamieson discusses a case which considers whether the use of WhatsApp messages during disciplinary proceedings was a breach of right to privacy

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Insights 1 August 2019

Can an employee rely on a secret recording at a disciplinary hearing?

Christine Jamieson, Paralegal in our Employment team, warns employers that covert recordings could be admissible in Employment tribunals

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Insights 17 July 2019

What to consider if you are a parent-to-be

If you are a parent-to-be or are already a parent, it’s worth doing some simple legal planning for the future

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Insights 11 July 2019

To Airbnb or not to Airbnb? The hot topic this summer

If you are contemplating renting out an existing property, or are considering purchasing a property for short-term letting, there are many issues which you should be aware of

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Insights 27 June 2019

Divorce: Does financial settlement reflect whose fault it is?

The law in Scotland prioritises ‘fairness’ but this may not mean what you think

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