Five New Year’s Resolutions for Employers

Article written by Simran Lalli, Solicitor, Employment department 2023 is underway and despite being just a few days in, we are aware that many New Year’s Resolutions may have already been a mere aspiration rather than a reality. In this article, we look at five...

Is making a Will one of your New Year’s resolutions in 2023?

Article written by Jeremy Brooks, Solicitor, Private Client department It’s 2023 and many people will have New Year’s resolutions in mind. This could involve a determination to get fit, take up a new hobby or focus on a digital detox. We are aware that many...

What are the rules when hiring Christmas temps?

Article written by Noella Gooden, Employment Solicitor (Australian qualified) Christmas is often the busiest time of the year for many businesses, so the extra support from temporary staff (‘Christmas temps’) around this time is often appreciated. As an employer,...

Why everybody should have a Power of Attorney

Article written by Jeremy Brooks, Private Client Solicitor A Power of Attorney is a valuable document that allows you to plan for the future when you can no longer make decisions for yourself. In this article, we look at why you should consider getting a Power of...

The Autumn Statement 2022

On Thursday 17 November 2022, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement with an emphasis on rebuilding the UK economy amidst the cost-of-living crisis. In this update, we summarise the key points. Taxes The Chancellor has announced a freeze on tax...