Category: Articles - Solicitors in Greenwich and Blackheath

What should I do if an Executor is not taking steps to administer an estate?

Article written by Simona Morina, Contested Probate Solicitor When a person dies, the executor of the estate takes on the role of administering the estate. Issues can arise when they fail to carry out their role. This article looks at what happens when this proves to...

Disobeying family court orders will always lead to sanctions

Article written by Mandeep Clair, Family Solicitor Custodial sentences rarely come into play in the family courts. However, when there have been repeated breaches of court orders, judges may have little choice but to clamp down. This was demonstrated in the High Court...

Sacking employees for asserting their statutory rights is always unfair

Workers who exercise their entitlement to take a firm stand on their statutory rights may sadly be viewed askance by some employers. However, as an Employment Tribunal (ET) ruling made plain, dismissing them for doing so is, as a matter of law, automatically unfair....

Going into business with a loved one? Don’t dispense with legal formality

Couples who run businesses together are often tempted to dispense with paperwork and rely solely on trust. As a High Court ruling showed, however, any relationship may come to an end, leaving both sides wishing they had taken a more formal approach at the outset. The...

International Women’s Day 2024

Friday 8 March 2024 represents International Women’s Day for 2024 with a focus to inspire inclusion. Inspire inclusion emphasises the importance of diversity and empowerment in all aspects of society. International Women’s Day is a celebration of the social, cultural,...

Small employer pays heavily for ignorance of the ACAS code

Ignorance of the ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures is a positive invitation to Employment Tribunal (ET) proceedings. A small employer found that out to its cost after a cleaner was sacked by text message. When the woman launched...

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