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  • 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

Darrell Ennis-Gayle

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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

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

Louise Jukes

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  • 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

Darrell Ennis-Gayle

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  • youth-crime

A Week in the Life of a Criminal Solicitor – Monday

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

October 26, 2020

Darrell Ennis-Gayle

Opinion

Listening to your favourite music is a boost for people with dementia

There are now over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK. There is a lot that we don’t understand about dementia but one thing that has become clear is...

October 23, 2020
Blog
  • jointly-owned-property

Severance of a Joint Tenancy – getting service right

A property owned by more than one person is held in two ways; as joint tenants or tenants in common. The distinguishing factor between them is what happens when a...

October 23, 2020

Chun Wong

Opinion

‘Big Brother is watching you’- how criminal defence lawyers handle video identification evidence

We all know that so much of our daily lives is observed by cameras of some form. Most of our high streets, shopping precincts and public places are watched over…

October 21, 2020
Blog
  • intestacy

Death, Taxes and the Crown: What happens to everything I own when I die?

The belief that the Queen will take all of your assets if you die without a Will is often raised by those who are not sure how the law works....

October 21, 2020
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Vicarious Liability: Employer not liable for injuries caused by practical joke

Vicarious liability is the means by which an employer can be made liable in certain circumstances for the wrongdoing of an employee. We previously discussed in our blog some earlier...

October 20, 2020

Chun Wong

Blog

COVID-19: returning to the workplace

Many of us have had the opportunity to work from home since the world as we know it changed. Although the Government has recently encouraged employees to return to work...

October 19, 2020
Opinion

Tory minister faces serious assault allegations – a recap of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and Serious Crime Act 2015

In early August, an unnamed former Conservative minister was arrested at home after allegations of rape, sexual assault, and coercive control were made against him by a parliamentary staffer. The...

October 19, 2020
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  • challenging-housing-decisions

Can I break out of a tenancy agreement if I was lied to by my landlord?

There are some circumstances in which you might find yourself entering into a tenancy agreement based upon promises your landlord has made, or comments that have been given to you....

October 19, 2020

Bahareh Amani

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Employers how do you deal with harassment of employees

There has been considerable coverage over the last 12 months about stalking and harassment of individuals. What does an employer do when this leaks into the workplace? The general public...

October 16, 2020
Blog

Tips to stay safe and injury free while performing exercise on the roads this winter

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of indoor exercise venues, outdoor exercises such as walking, jogging and cycling have become popular ways to get out of...

October 15, 2020

Sarah Townsend

Opinion

Signing a will using video conferencing – a great new option or only a last resort?

During the Covid 19 crisis, many more people have been thinking about writing or changing their will. But a major concern has been how to get the will witnessed correctly...

October 15, 2020

Nicola Waldman

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  • court

Contempt of Court – Solicitors Beware!

In our previous blog we explained the seriousness of signing a Statement of Truth in a court document, especially following a change in the rules and wording of a Statement…

October 14, 2020

Chun Wong

Blog
  • disrepair

How soon should a landlord address disrepair? How long is too long?

Tenants who have experienced disrepair to their property, often find themselves questioning how long will it take for the repairs to be completed. This is a question being asked more...

October 13, 2020
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