Fraser Dawbarns held its first Charity Treasure Hunt around Ely on 21 May 2025 and were delighted to raise £2,817.05 for their charity of the year, Little Miracles. 17 teams of four from businesses in and around Ely answered a range of questions about the city and its history to complete the treasure hunt. In […]
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Fraser Dawbarns has appointed a non-executive director, Simon Slater, to the business. The appointment is in line with the firm’s strategic planning for the future and significant growth aspirations. Simon is highly experienced and regarded within the legal sector. During his 35-year career, he has helped to shape a strong portfolio of highly successful […]
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Local law firm Fraser Dawbarns has appointed a new partner, David Moulton, to the business with effect from the start of May 2025. David specialises in Property Litigation and works with businesses across the region on a wide range of property matters. While this often involves seeking to resolve property-related disputes, he is also keen […]
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The Family Law team at Fraser Dawbarns have recently concluded a £2m divorce settlement where the assets comprised property, savings and investments and a final salary pension, and which necessitated the instruction of a pension expert to advise on sharing funds. Happily, the settlement was negotiated amicably, without the need to attempt arbitration or commence […]
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The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in Marston (Holdings) Ltd v Perkins [2025] serves as a crucial lesson for employers on the risks of failing to justify workplace policies, mishandling redundancy processes, and overlooking the impact of workplace requirements on employees with childcare responsibilities. The Facts The claimant was dismissed after refusing to […]
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The recent Employment Tribunal case of Claimant v V&A Enterprises Ltd serves as a critical reminder for employers on the importance of fair investigations, reasonable adjustments for neurodiverse employees, and the proportionality of disciplinary actions. The Facts The claimant was dismissed without notice on 14 April 2023 for alleged gross misconduct following claims of bullying a […]
There are several key financial changes coming into effect in April 2025. These will have implications for both employers and employees, and it’s vital that businesses are prepared for the adjustments. National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW): The NLW is set to rise on 1 April 2025, impacting those aged 21 and […]
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Neil John, who heads the personal injury team at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a £35,000 settlement for a Norfolk pedestrian who was injured when a car reversed over her foot. The woman lost her big toe as a result of the incident. The driver of the vehicle denied that the outcome was his fault and […]
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Our family law solicitors in Wisbech have successfully helped a woman to conclude a divorce settlement which was double the sum originally offered by her husband. Having originally instructed other solicitors in Cambridge, the wife came to us after mediation had failed to result in an agreement. There were arguments about the husband’s pre-marital assets […]
There was a great deal of hype surrounding the delivery by Hon Rachel Reeves MP of the first Labour budget since 2010 and the first ever in UK history to be delivered by a woman. Amid the usual politicking came significant plans to raise taxes by £40 billion. She citied the projections from the Office […]
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