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Our trainee solicitor has qualified!

We are very pleased to announce that trainee solicitor Stiven Xhelili  has now been admitted as a solicitor.

Abolition of Section 21 Notices on hold

The Renters (Reform) Bill is due for its second reading on Monday 23 October 2023 and is proposed to become law in early 2024.

The purpose of Settlement Agreements

This article provides an overview on the nature and effect of a Settlement Agreement when terminating employment. 

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.

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.

This article summarises why it is important for landlords to protect a tenancy deposit received in relation to an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

Possession Proceedings - Section 8 and Section 21 differences

Residential landlords are likely to have come across Section 8 and Section 21 notices when seeking possession. In this article lawyer Natalie Peacock looks at the differences between the notices and the circumstances in which they can be used...

New partner announcement

Cozens-Hardy is delighted to confirm the promotion of Claire Nelson from associate to partner in the firm’s highly respected private client department.

Claire has been with the firm since 2014 when she joined as a trainee solicitor. Having qualified as a solicitor two years later, she was promoted to associate in 2019. Claire has extensive experience in all aspects of private client work and recently qualified as a full member of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP).

Postponement of 2020 Lloyd Addison's Moveable Feast

We’re sorry to announce that Lloyd Addison's Moveable Feast has been postponed until 21 September 2021 due to the current coronavirus (Covid-19) situation. 

The difficult decision was made by the Moveable Feast committee, supported by Parkinson's UK. 

For those of you that have secured and paid for tickets for 2020, your booking will automatically roll over into the 2021 event.

If you are unable to attend please email fundraising@parkinsons.org.uk for a refund.

Landlords, are you worried that you failed to serve a Gas Safety Certificate?

Gary Leverett has some good news for landlords, following a recent Court of Appeal decision.

Furloughed Workers

The government has introduced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to support businesses and workers during the current crisis. This has resulted in employers placing some of their workforce on furlough leave.

Employment lawyer Natalie Peacock answers some frequently asked questions regarding furloughed workers.

An important disclaimer: the answers given below are as the situation stands on 1 April 2020. The advice is subject to change as this is an evolving situation. 

 

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