Relationship status put under spotlight in high profile divorce case

Article written by Atifha Aftab, Family Solicitor Divorce proceedings are rarely straightforward, particularly when the passage of time adds complexity to matters. This was certainly so in a recent case that required a Family Court Judge to rule on the validity of a...

Why flexibility and rigid rules will not mix in the workplace

Article written by Noella Gooden, Employment Lawyer An Employment Tribunal (ET) ruling against a request for home working does not open the way to enforced attendance by employers looking to get staff back to the office. Instead, employers should be looking to ensure...

Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS) – Guidance Note

The new approach to drainage will ensure sustainable drainage systems are designed to reduce the impact of rainfall on new developments. The aim is to reduce the overall amount of water that ends up in the sewers and storm overflow discharges. 1.      What is a...

Court of Appeal guidance on applying for new commercial tenancies

Article written by Aimal Gram, Commercial Property Solicitor The Court of Appeal addressed the issue of deciding whether a commercial tenant ‘ought not’ to be granted a new tenancy under Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. The tenant of two newsagents’ shops...