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The family team at Fraser Dawbarns recently assisted Mr T, who sought advice after separating from his wife, as the communication between them had broken down. Mr and Mrs T...
Some legal changes governing the relationship between landlords and tenants have recently come into force, and others are in the pipeline. If you are a landlord, are you confident that...
Equal pay obligations apply to all employers, regardless of size. An employment law case involving Tesco which concluded this month is a useful reminder of the risks for businesses of...
Fraser Dawbarns hosted their annual charity treasure hunt in Ely last night, raising £2,430 for their new local charity of the year, the Cambridge and Ely Child Contact Centres. The...
The family team at Fraser Dawbarns have recently assisted Mrs K, who had separated from her husband and was trying to reach a fair and reasonable financial settlement. Mr and...
Permanent health insurance (PHI) is often included in employment contracts as a reassuring benefit, something that signals support if illness strikes. Yet in practice, it’s one of the easiest benefits...
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are designed to give you peace of mind and to ensure that someone you trust will be able to make decisions on your behalf if...
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...
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