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There is a general principle that a person may leave their estate to anyone they wish, but legislation exists. The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 allows people dependent on a deceased person to claim against the estate if they are not provided for in the will. Continue reading →
Equity partners in professional firms are not employees and the terms on which they serve are governed by agreement between them and their colleagues. One such agreement came under High Court analysis after a partner in a multinational consultancy firm was given notice of compulsory retirement. Continue reading →
The Equality Act 2010 protects employees from discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief. It is one of the nine protected characteristics listed in Section 4 of the Act. However, a belief must meet the definition of a philosophical belief in order to qualify for protection. An Employment Tribunal (ET) has ruled that ethical veganism passes the test used in such cases. Continue reading →
As restaurants, cafes, pubs and all non-essential shops across the country close in response to the Coronavirus crisis, tenants and landlords are equally feeling the strain. Continue reading →
Kiri Kkoshi, Head of Real Estate at Healys LLP, provides some advice to those in the process of buying and selling a home during the Coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading →
Planning policy discourages out-of-town retail developments that would harm the vitality and viability of existing town centre shopping areas. The precise extent of that discouragement was the focus of an important High Court ruling. Continue reading →
Road accidents occur in seconds but have consequences that often last a lifetime. This was true in the case of a young woman, who was struck down by a hit-and-run motorist. She later received a seven-figure compensation following court proceedings. Continue reading →
Accident victims who exercise their right to seek compensation often face claims that they are malingering or over-exaggerating their injuries. However, as a High Court decision showed, judges require firm evidence before finding such serious allegations proved. Continue reading →
We would like to reassure our clients and future clients that we are still able to take instructions to complete your Will, so please do get in touch with us if you would like to discuss completing your Will with us. Continue reading →
The Home Office Covid 19 Guidance states that Chinese nationals in the UK, who have been compliant with the conditions of their visa/leave before the pandemic outbreak, but whose visas have expired between 24 January 2020 and 30 March 2020, will automatically have their visas extended until 31 March 2020. There is no need for a visa holder to do anything. Therefore, for example, if you are a Chinese student or visitor in the UK, you will be permitted to stay in the UK until 31 March 2020, according to this guidance. Continue reading →
