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Where an employer is proposing to dismiss as redundant 20 or more employees at one establishment within a period of 90 days or less, they must follow a collective information and redundancy consultation process in addition to standard redundancy procedures. Failure to do so can lead to additional ‘protective awards’. Employers must also put the [...]

There are three types of Partnerships: ordinary, limited and limited liability (LLP). If you are going into business with other people, a partnership is automatically created. There are no prerequisites for setting up a Partnership, although it is recommended that a Partnership Agreement is drawn up at the start to set out rights and responsibilities [...]

Do: • Store your Will securely and ensure that your Executor knows where to find it -why waste money storing your Will with a bank, when we can store it for you free – even if your Will was not prepared by our Wills solicitors • Ensure your Will is properly drafted and does not contain [...]

With effect from October 1, 2011, the Office of Public Guardian has increased the registration fees for both Lasting Powers of Attorney and the earlier Enduring Powers of Attorney-the price has increased from £120-£130. A new, and more limited, fees remission policy has also come into effect. This latest request has come following indication from [...]

  It’s farewell to our old friend, the 60 watt lightbulb. September 1 saw a European Union ban on the manufacture or import of 60W incandescent bulbs. So it’s up-to-date news item – but why is it in our legal blog? The answer is straightforward. Traditionally, the incandescent bulb has been used as pictorial shorthand [...]

How do I alter or revoke my Will? Codicil is a legal word meaning amendment. You can use this to make small changes and alterations to your existing Will. If your circumstances change dramatically e.g. you get married, you should write a new Will. You should burn your Will [probably the safest way of destroying [...]