Tenant eviction protections extended further

The Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced additional support for businesses and tenants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic via the extension of the ban on commercial and residential evictions. Protections for commercial tenants will now be in place until 30...

Uber drivers to be given workplace benefits

In the case of Uber BV and Others v Aslam and Others, the drivers argued that they provide services for Uber as ‘workers’. Uber disagreed and claimed it is technology service provider acting as an agent for drivers in their business relationship with passengers. In...

The 200km Charity Challenge: the halfway point

We are now halfway through the latest Grant Saw charity challenge and our 12 participants are making great progress with their respective challenges. Charlotte Mandy, Daniel Cooper, Imelda Galvin, Jayne Lye, Lauren Smith, Lisa Warner, Maria Lati, Michael Tobin,...

Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme reaccreditation

The Private Client department at Grant Saw Solicitors has been reaccredited with the Law Society’s Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS) for the seventh time. The WIQS accreditation is a best practice quality mark for Wills and estate administration advice and...

The importance of estate planning for cohabiting couples

Article written by Daniela Koceva, Solicitor, Private Client department Across the UK, millions of couples are deciding to forego marriage and live as cohabitees. However, without proper estate planning, they could be putting their finances at risk. Unlike their...