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Father’s day and contact

It is said, that one of the greatest gifts in life is to be a parent.

Shanice Edwards-Smith

May 2022

Domestic Abuse: Non-molestation Orders

Domestic abuse affects women, men and children of all ages and backgrounds. It has always been an issue that has troubled many people on a day to day basis.

Hatice Tas

Parental Responsibility: What is it and how is it gained and lost

Parental Responsibility: What is it and how is it gained and lost

What is Parental Responsibility? Parental Responsibility is defined under the Children Act 1989, as: ‘all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his property’.

Tilly Theakston

Can commercial rent debts as a result of the pandemic now be recovered?

Property Blog

Can commercial rent debts as a result of the pandemic now be recovered?

The Landlord can only seek the recovery of rent arrears from the Tenant under particular circumstances. What arrears are protected and what is the relevant period?

Kavita Rana

Anna Orpwood has achieved full accreditation for Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE)

Anna Orpwood has achieved full accreditation for Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), which has been celebrated by the firm and wider community.

Anna Orpwood

Can employers remove location-based pay under agile working?

Can employers remove location-based pay under agile working?

Colin Davidson explains the legalities of changing or reducing the pay of employees who no longer or rarely go into the office.

Cost of living crisis and maintenance orders

Cost of living crisis and maintenance orders

It was recently reported that the cost of living crisis is deepening as inflation rates hit approximately 7%.

People Management – Monitoring your Employees

People Management – Monitoring your Employees

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People Management – Age discrimination claims

People Management – Age discrimination claims

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Terminating relations with Russia may prove tricky

Terminating relations with Russia may prove tricky

Law firms must be crystal clear when making decisions affected by the war.

Property Purchase Problems you may encounter

Property Purchase Problems you may encounter

Having dealt with a range of residential purchase transactions, I have seen many pitfalls, and problems that can arise. Most issues can be resolved, however some can derail a property transaction.

Daveena Seepaul

Diversity in the workplace and recruitment

Diversity in the workplace and recruitment

Equality and diversity in the workplace can be seen as a microcosm for equality and diversity in society at large. For businesses, getting this right at the…

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020: the blame game is over

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020: the blame game is over

It has been confirmed by Secretary of State for Justice, following a Parliamentary question raised on 7th June 2021 that the widely anticipated Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (‘The Act’) will come into force on 6th April 2022.

Marta Udoh

Anna Orpwood takes part in “A Portrait of the High Street”

Feb 2022