A service solution aimed at boosting businesses HR functions and keeping them on top of the complex ever-changing employment law landscape is available from the specialist Employment Law team of local firm Sydney Mitchell. The Employment Armour service is a fixed fee annual retainer employment law service, that simplifies the management of HR and employment […]
With some important employment law changes coming into effect in 2025, Emma-Louise Hewitt, partner and head of the Employment Law team at law firm Sydney Mitchell, highlights key areas of change to help employers navigate the year ahead. What employment law changes do HR teams need to be aware of in 2025? Every one of […]
The recent High Court case involving Iya Patarkatsishvili and Dr Yevhen Hunyak versus William Woodward-Fisher serves as a stark reminder of the age-old adage, “Honesty is the best policy,” particularly within the context of conveyancing transactions. This case has brought to light the essential role that full and truthful disclosure plays in pre-contract enquiries. Pre-contract […]
The firm is delighted to be the winners of the coveted Excellence in Professional Services award in the Nachural Signature Awards 2025 Birmingham. The Signature Awards celebrate the best in business and especially those operating in the business to business sector. The event shines a spotlight on the work of those business professionals who have […]
Gemma Whitchurch, Senior Associate in our Family team recently met with Dave Robertson, Lichfield Labour MP to discuss the pressing issue of the need for changes in cohabitation laws within England and Wales. In this article, Gemma explains why there is a need for reform and what the issues are. According to the Office of […]
Collaborative Law is a non-confrontational alternative to court proceedings that can be used by couples when seeking to go their separate ways. Teresa Mannion, a collaborative lawyer in our Family Law team explains the process. What is the process? The collaborative process is an ideal route for couples seeking to resolve their issues amicably without […]
Tracy Creed, partner and head of our Private Client team explains the different types of trusts and their tax liabilities. Note: all tax rates quoted and referenced are effective as of December 2024, and are based on trusts created after 2014. What is a trust and what types of trust are there? There are different […]
Private Financial Dispute Resolution (pFDR) hearings have gained traction in recent years, largely due to the mounting pressure on court resources and the desire for a more efficient resolution process. Gemma Whitchurch, Partner in our Family team explains. What is the difference between an FDR and a pFDR? Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) A Financial Dispute […]
Effective from 11 January 2025, the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in England and Wales will be increased from -0.25% to +0.5%. Kiran Athwal, head of our Personal Injury team explains the changes. What is the Personal Injury Discount rate (PIDR)? PIDR is a percentage applied to calculate future financial losses. The legal term is […]
If you and your ex-partner are joint owners, or if one of you owns a property that you both shared, a TOLATA claim can help determine your respective rights and interests in the property. This can include establishing your share in the property, enforcing a sale, or seeking compensation. Claire Sargant, Senior Solicitor in Sydney […]