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The importance of an ACAS Early Conciliation Certificate

Before an employee makes a claim to the Employment Tribunal they must firstly contact ACAS to obtain an Early Conciliation Certificate.

This article summarises the importance of Claimants obtaining an Early Conciliation Certificate and possible outcome if they fail to do so.

Claims to the Employment Tribunal are issued by submitting an ET1 form. The Claimant must include the Early Conciliation Certificate number within the ET1. It is therefore a mandatory prerequisite to obtain an Early Conciliation Certificate before submitting an ET1.

The importance of protecting the Tenancy Deposit

It has been compulsory since 6 April 2007 for tenancy deposits received under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy to be dealt with in accordance with an authorised scheme. Furthermore, since 6 April 2012 it is mandatory for tenancy deposits to be protected in a tenancy deposit scheme and prescribed information given to the tenant within 30 days of receipt.

The most common residential tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy and therefore the majority of residential landlords must comply with tenancy deposit protection rules.

Caroline Eaton

Associate

Caroline Eaton

Caroline is an Associate in our family team.

Caroline can advise on all matters that follow a relationship breakdown and divorce along with cohabitation agreements and pre-nuptial agreements. Caroline can assist in both the arrangements for the finances and the children of the family.

A committee member for the Norfolk branch of Resolution, Caroline provides a constructive, empathetic and non-confrontational approach to her work.

Key Achievements

  • Resolution Committee Member

Areas of Expertise

  • Divorce and financial issues

  • Arrangements for children

  • Cohabitation agreements and disputes

  • Pre and post-nuptial agreements

Career History

  • 2008 - 2010: Greenland Houchen Pomeroy Solicitors - Trainee Solicitor

  • 2010 - 2012: Allan Rutherford Ltd - Solicitor

  • 2012 - 2015: Spire Solicitors (formally Greenland Houchen Pomeroy) - Solicitor

  • 2015 - 2022: Clapham & Collinge Solicitors - Solicitor/Associate (May 2020)

  • 2022 - 2023: Howes Percival LLP - Senior Associate

  • 2023 - present: Cozens Hardy LLP Associate

Possession Proceedings - Section 8 and Section 21 differences

Under the Housing Act 1988 there are two routes of gaining possession of a residential property let under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement.

Residential landlords are likely to have come across Section 8 and Section 21 notices when seeking possession. This article summarises the differences between such notices and the circumstances in which they can be used.

The main consideration when deciding which notice to serve is the landlord’s reasons for seeking possession.

Alex Emmins

Assistant Solicitor

Alex Emmins

Alex is an assistant solicitor in our childcare team, assisting Sandra Nunn in aspects of representing children in both private and public law proceedings.

Beth Browne

Solicitor

Beth Browne

Beth is a Solicitor in our Residential Property department.

Prior to joining the firm in 2022, Beth attained her law degree at the University of East Anglia. Beth studied the Legal Practice course with the University of Law and attained a Masters in Law in 2020.

Beth enjoys dealing with a broad range of residential transactions.

Eleanor Kay

Trainee Solicitor

Eleanor joined the firm as a trainee in August 2022.

Prior to joining the firm, Eleanor attained her law degree from the University of Sheffield and went on to study her Legal Practice Course at the University of Law based in Norwich, graduating with a Distinction.

Eleanor has previously worked as a legal assistant gaining knowledge in a wide range of practice areas.

Caroline Riley (FCILEX)

Conveyancing Executive

Caroline Riley

Caroline joined the firm as a Conveyancing Executive and has a wealth of experience in conveyancing after changing career from Marketing to Law.

Caroline achieved her Honours degree in Law from the College of Law London, combined with the Open University in 2011, after six years of studying. Post graduate studies were then continued with CILEX, attaining level six qualifications in family law and conveyancing.

 

Areas of Expertise

  • Freehold sale and purchase matters

  • Leasehold sale and purchase matters

  • Transfers of equity

  • Re-mortgages

  • Assents

  • New build purchases

Sarah Cracknell

Chartered Legal Executive

Sarah Cracknell

Sarah is a Chartered Legal Executive in our Residential Property department and is experienced in a wide range of property matters.

Sarah has several years of experience and strives to provide excellent client service.

Areas of Expertise

  • Freehold sale and purchase matters

  • Leasehold sale and purchase matters

  • Transfers of equity

  • Re-mortgages

  • Shared ownership matters

  • Adverse possession claims

  • Land registry claims including rectification and alteration of registers

Liberty Townsend

Conveyancing Executive

Liberty Townsend

Liberty started her conveyancing journey in 2018, joining Cozens-Hardy as a Conveyancing Executive in 2022.

Liberty previously worked at another local firm practising conveyancing. She has a passion for providing clients with a professional, friendly service.

Outside of work, Liberty likes to keep fit by attending the gym.

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