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'Fire and Re-Hire': What are the proposed new legal changes?
Natalie Peacock, Chartered Legal Executive in our Business team, explains the proposed Government changes relating to the practice of dismissal and re-engagement of employees.
'Proud to continue the legacy': We sponsor Moveable Feast 2024
Our firm proudly announces its sponsorship of the Lloyd Addison Moveable Feast in Norwich - which we have supported since 2010.
Employers: Don't forget the 6th April
Natalie Peacock, Chartered Legal Executive in our Business team, gives the lowdown on the new Government increases affecting employment law.
Investing in a holiday let? What 3 words you should know
Charlotte Hunter, Principal in our Residential Property team, discusses an important legal issue for buyers of holiday let properties.
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...