Key issues and pragmatic solutions Whether you are already in the process of selling your business or thinking about succession planning for some point in future, it is never too early to start taking steps to maximise the chances of a successful exit. The process might seem complicated or daunting, but this article sets out … Continued
Latest Insights
As a family lawyer, two issues have struck a chord with me in recent years in relation to the challenges faced by some women on the family law journey. The first is pension inequality and secondly (and often connected) is how menopause is insufficiently considered by lawyers, courts and more generally. Some time ago, I … Continued
Farhana Shahzady, family partner in our Baker Street office, outlines some of the options for funding your family case We know that the issue of costs and how to fund your case can cause a lot of stress at a time when there is already matrimonial or family breakdown and conflict. Often parties are usually … Continued
Aphrodite Maratheftis In today’s professional world, stress has become an ever-present companion for many. The workplace, intended to be a space of productivity and growth, often serves as a breeding ground for stressors that can take a toll on mental health and overall well-being. In fact the most common cause … Continued
The King’s Speech on 7 November 2023 proposed reform through the planned Leasehold and Freehold Bill which is due to be put in front of Parliament later this month. The Bill is intended to make it cheaper and easier for more leaseholders to extend their lease, buy their freehold, and take over management of their … Continued
Today is World Mental Health Day 2023 – which means that there will be articles popping up on social media and no doubt a few spots on the radio dedicated to ‘mental health’. Not long ago, talking about ‘mental health’ at all could still make some people feel uncomfortable, as it wasn’t the norm, and … Continued
Mariel Cruz looks at the many ways that you can resolve a family dispute without recourse to court proceedings. Non-court dispute resolution (also known as alternative dispute resolution) refers to the variety of ways in which you can resolve a family dispute without recourse to court proceedings. We set out below a summary of some … Continued
Ioana Jelea, solicitor in our employment team, explores the recent reports about UK companies failing to pay their workers the national minimum wage (“NMW”) and discusses the legal implications and consequences faced by employers found to be in breach of the legally mandated minimum wage requirement. The UK government has fined more than 200 companies, … Continued
As proud partners of the British Footwear Association, we are excited to share with you an exclusive webinar “Footwear Businesses & the Law”, led by our very own Philip Deja the Managing Partner at Brown Holliday & Clements. This webinar will help you: Understand the key legal issues that could arise at any stage of your footwear … Continued
Once you have come to the difficult decision that your marriage is over, the next step is to ascertain how the finances will be divided between you and your ex-partner. To do this, you must first figure out what finances there are. What is financial disclosure? Financial disclosure is the process of exchanging information about … Continued
