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Do I have to give the Police my mobile phone pin number?

The Police are often very keen to see what is on a person’s mobile phone but the question is, do you need to give them access to contents by giving...

November 11, 2020
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  • defending-an-allegation

Care Providers Beware: Prosecution for ill treatment and wilful neglect.

Lurking within the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 are some little known and relatively new offences that may see the light of a greater number of prosecutions as the...

November 10, 2020
Blog
  • divorce

Decree Nisi in a divorce – how long will this take?

With courts backlogged across the country and an increase in the number of litigants in person (people representing themselves) in private family proceedings, it can seem as though the divorce...

November 9, 2020
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Signed, Sealed but not Delivered – How Joint Property Passes on Death

Many people believe that making a will is simple and can be done through DIY kits. However, they fail to appreciate the nuances of many relevant legal matters, including property…

November 9, 2020
Covid-19
  • Covid-19

Extension of the Furlough Scheme to 30 September 2021

On 31 October, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, better known as the ‘furlough scheme’ was due to end and be replaced from 1 November with the less generous Job Support...

November 6, 2020
Opinion

Will I be able to meet my solicitor in person during the second lockdown?

In criminal cases it is very important for the solicitor and client to meet each other in person in order to get to know each other so that they can...

November 5, 2020
Blog

Housing possession update – 4 November 2020

As the sun went down on Halloween, we awaited what seemed like the inevitable news, that England would go into a second lockdown. The Prime Minister announced that from Thursday,...

November 4, 2020
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Top 12 fireworks safety tips to prevent personal injury

As Bonfire Night is fast approaching, there will undoubtedly be thousands of people enjoying some firework fun. However, no matter how pretty and thrilling these fireworks can be, there is...

November 4, 2020
Blog
  • firearms-offences

Can I own a gun in the UK?

If you are found to be in possession of a prohibited firearm in the UK, you could face a minimum sentence of five years in prison, regardless of your previous…

November 3, 2020
Blog

Lockdown 2.0 – what about the repairs to my property?

What has changed with the second lockdown? On 31st October 2020, Boris Johnson announced new national restrictions for England to be imposed by way of another lockdown from 5th November…

November 3, 2020
Opinion

Not just a day in court for Johnny Depp: reflections on a lengthy court battle

Johnny Depp has today lost High Court case against The Sun Newspaper for publishing an article stating that he is a “wife beater”. Mr Justice Nichol found that the newspaper...

November 2, 2020
Blog

A Week in the Life of a Criminal Solicitor – Friday

Between April 2018 and March 2019 there were 4,500 recorded knife and weapons offences committed by children in London. This is the final blog in a five-part series documenting a…

October 30, 2020
Blog

Race at Work Charter – Two Years on

Having been appointed as the firm’s Diversity Champion, I was thrilled to be able to attend this year’s Race at Work Charter – Two years on Webinar with Sandra Kerr…

October 30, 2020
Blog

A Week in the Life of a Criminal Solicitor – Thursday

Between April 2018 and March 2019 there were 4,500 recorded knife and weapons offences committed by children in London. This is the penultimate blog in a five-part series documenting a…

October 29, 2020
Blog
  • wills-and-probate

Donatio Mortis Causa: Are deathbed gifts legal?

The usual way of making gifts in your lifetime fall under those that are “Inter Vivos” gifts, which translates to those “between the living” and those which are made in...

October 29, 2020
Blog

A Week in the Life of a Criminal Solicitor – Wednesday

Between April 2018 and March 2019 there were 4,500 recorded knife and weapons offences committed by children in London. This is the third blog in a five-part series documenting a…

October 28, 2020
Blog

Shareholder Disputes and how to resolve them

There are many challenges that may arise when running a business. It is important to determine these challenges promptly and find a way to resolve them without affecting the business....

October 28, 2020
Opinion
  • Covid-19

You need us lefty, do-gooding lawyers, Mr Johnson

Most criminal defence solicitors will have by now come to accept that the government is not their friend, and indeed no friend in general of the criminal justice system. Years...

October 28, 2020
Blog

Casualties in Greater London during 2019 – Data Release

As a result of Covid-19 we have seen many more cyclists on the road. In Greater Manchester however there have been reports of an increase in road fatalities and there...

October 28, 2020
Blog
  • knife-crime
  • youth-crime

A Week in the Life of a Criminal Solicitor – Tuesday

Between April 2018 and March 2019 there were 4,500 recorded knife and weapons offences committed by children in London. This is the second blog in a five-part series documenting a…

October 27, 2020
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