Relationship breakdowns, whether they be of a marriage or civil partnership, can be painful and complicated. Despite the recent arrival of the ‘no fault’ divorce, the division of assets can still be a bone of…
Japanese Knotweed: New advice when buying or selling a property
Japanese Knotweed is an invasive weed that has caused havoc among homeowners since its introduction to the UK, in many cases stopping people from getting a mortgage or selling their property. However, a growing understanding…
Revisiting the IR35 legislation changes following the one-year grace period for firms
April 2022 marked the end of the one-year grace period to the ‘off-payroll working rules’ that were included within the IR35 legislation change. The soft-landing period was to allow contractors and firms to prepare for…
Proud to become Cricket Wales regional partner
We are delighted to announce a one-year partnership with Cricket Wales, which will see our firm’s name appear on the rear of the playing shirt for the Cricket Wales South (CWS) regional programme. Cricket Wales…
Law changes motorists need to be aware of this summer
There have been several updates to the highway code already during 2022, all with the intention of reducing incidents of dangerous driving and keeping all road users – particularly non-motorised road users – safer. To…
What to do if you find yourself in a boundary dispute
A boundary dispute can be frustrating, confusing, expensive, and complex to deal with – for both parties. However, this article will tackle some common questions and issues to help you better understand the process and…
What is constructive dismissal?
Constructive dismissal is the legal term that applies when a serious breach of contract has been committed by an employer, which in turn leads an employee to feel they have no choice but to resign…
What does it mean to be an executor of a will?
The executor of a will is a person responsible for dealing with the estate of a deceased person. The executor is named by the person making the will, the testator, as being responsible for dealing…
No fault divorce finally comes into effect April 2022
The subject of no fault divorce first registered on the political agenda back in 2015, when Conservative MP Richard Bacon presented the House of Commons with the No Fault Divorce Bill. The Government announced in…
Legislation fast-tracked to tackle global economic crime
On March 1, 2022, the UK Government brought forward new legislation to tackle economic crime and improve corporate transparency. The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill was introduced to Parliament in light of Russia’s invasion of…