Insights
Hiding money or other assets during a divorce is unlawful but some people still seem to think it is worth trying. There is a range of blog posts on the...
Helen Jarvis has been appointed as the firm’s first Chair, from the start of May, following the well-earned retirement of former Senior Partner Tony Barratt. The firm is adopting the...
There is a persistent myth that simply calling a workplace conversation with an employee “protected” makes it legally untouchable. It doesn’t. The recent decision in Tarbuc v Metro Piling is...
Fraser Dawbarns has begun May with further positive developments in the form of a senior new recruit and three key internal promotions. Nic Sheldake, an experienced property lawyer, has joined...
Fraser Dawbarns solicitors has just chosen its new charity partnerships to run from May 2026 for two years. The firm, which has previously had one charity of the year, most...
The recent case of Kankanalapalli v Loesche Energy Systems Ltd [2026] is a useful reminder for employers about the risks of withdrawing job offers, particularly where the offer has already...
Fraser Dawbarns has appointed a new partner, Emma Stearman, to the business with effect from the start of May 2026. Emma specialises in family law and advises individuals across the...
If not, should you have one? An Attorney is someone chosen by you to deal with your affairs if you are unable to look after things yourself. To be able...
APR and BPR are at the heart of the Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning strategies of many owner-managed and family businesses. APR applies to assets such as farmland, agricultural buildings and...
Broadly, yes, if you are unmarried and cohabiting. Spouses, or those in a civil partnership, are treated very differently in law to cohabitees who haven’t formalised their relationship. It is...
The Private Client team at Fraser Dawbarns has recently been approached for advice by several people who were encouraged to use a Family Asset Protection Trust as part of their...
Traditionally the role of a McKenzie friend was to offer moral support to those representing themselves in court. There is evidence to suggest that this role has widened over recent...
Join us for our Fenland summer quiz! Following on from the success of our charity fundraising quiz in King’s Lynn, we will be hosting this event in Fenland on 1...
Most employers need to resolve issues with a poorly performing employee in their business at some stage. The circumstances and the employees can vary widely but many of the underlying...
Fraser Dawbarns solicitors has just chosen its new charity partnerships to run from May 2026 for two years. The firm, which has previously had one charity of the year, most...
The recent Employment Tribunal decision in Mr D Williams v Royal Mail Group Limited highlights how standard workforce planning and rigid return-to-work arrangements, if applied without proper adjustments for disability,...
David Green, our Senior Legal Counsel, will be sharing clear, actionable techniques to help managers handle performance issues. This focused seminar segment will highlight how to set expectations, support staff...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Turner v Western Mortgage Services Ltd [2025] EAT 191 offers an important reminder of how widely ACAS COT3 agreements can operate. The aim of...
Pal v Accenture (UK) Ltd [2026] has been national news recently. This case shows that even the Employment Tribunal (ET) can make mistakes when it comes to disability discrimination and...
Many separating or divorcing couples opt to head down the DIY divorce route rather than involving a family law specialist. More often than not, this is done to save money,...
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has now become law and the Government has released an updated implementation timetable. All employers should now be reviewing their policies and procedures to ensure...
Injunctions are court orders which force an organisation or person to either do something (a mandatory injunction), or to stop doing something (prohibitory injunction), with immediate effect. Breaching an injunction...
The recent Employment Tribunal decision in Mr Halstead v J D Wetherspoons Plc is a striking example of how rigid procedures and “zero-tolerance” policies can cross the line into disability...
Recent Government statistics show continued growth in the volume of apprenticeships in the UK, with an increasing number of organisations seeing the value of apprentices to their business. For the...
The case of Hehir v Metroline Ltd has attracted national attention well beyond usual coverage of an Employment Tribunal decision, with intense media coverage and vocal political criticism following Metroline’s...
If you have a legal dispute of any kind, NCDR offers a possible opportunity to resolve matters without traditional court proceedings. It can potentially speed the process up while keeping...
When someone dies, their Will (or the intestacy rules if there is no Will) determines how their estate is distributed. However, what can you do if you feel that you...
Join us for our annual charity golf day! This year, the Fraser Dawbarns charity golf day will be held on Thursday 11 June 2026 in support of our King’s Lynn...
Join us for our charity fundraising treasure hunt around Ely city centre! Following on from the success of our charity fundraising Treasure Hunt last May, we will be hosting this...
As new changes come into force following the introduction of the new Renters’ Rights Bill, residential landlords will be greatly impacted and will have to adapt their current practices. David...
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