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One of the most significant reforms under the Employment Rights Bill will be the introduction of day-one unfair dismissal protection for all employees. This represents a fundamental shift in UK...
Relationship breakdown is generally stressful and deciding to divorce is not a step that people take lightly. It generally requires both spouses to think about their financial positions, and about...
When starting out on a new business venture, or growing your business, shareholder agreements may not yet be high on your priority list, but what are they and why are...
Introduction The Employment Rights Bill is the most significant package of employment law reform in decades. The Government has now published its implementation roadmap, setting out how these wide ranging...
Neil John, a personal injury specialist solicitor at Fraser Dawbarns, has settled for £27,000 the claim of a construction worker who suffered a fractured collarbone at work. The injury occurred...
Neil John, who heads the personal injury claim team at Fraser Dawbarns, has agreed a £50,000 settlement for a man from King’s Lynn who suffered injuries at work which left...
From September 2025, larger businesses in the UK are going to be subject to new rules. The aim is to give corporate organisation greater responsibility in relation to preventing fraud...
While most people will be focusing on why you should make one, Sarah Lamb from Fraser Dawbarns, examines this from the other angle and highlights some reasons why you shouldn’t...
Legal changes governing the relationship between landlords and tenants are imminent, mainly aimed at protecting tenants and therefore putting new burdens onto landlords. The implementation of the Renters’ Rights Bill...
There are several reasons why it is very important to keep your information up to date on the Land Registry. This applies equally to property that is your main home...
The Supreme Court has recently decided a case, Standish v Standish, where husband and wife were arguing about whether pre-marital wealth had become a joint asset and should be shared on divorce....
Fraser Dawbarns hosted their annual charity golf day at King’s Lynn Golf Club earlier this month, raising £5,139.64 for their chosen charity, Little Miracles. This comes close on the heels...
Generally, anyone who has a commercial dispute will be looking to resolve it as speedily and cost-effectively as possible. Sometimes an Alternative Dispute Resolution option, such as mediation, is a...
The family team at Fraser Dawbarns recently assisted a man who sought advice after separating from his wife, and the communication between them had broken down. They shared a property...
After my daughter was born in 2020, I knew after nine months that I was ready to return to work. So it came as no surprise to feel the same...
Are you the owner of freehold land on which leasehold properties are built? Or do you own a leasehold property? If so, you may need legal help in relation to...
Last week the Law Commission of England and Wales published their recommendations on reforming and modernising the law on Wills. They hope that these updates, if adopted, will take account...
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...
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...
When is a well-intentioned act a sackable offence? That was the crux of Mr Hewston’s high-profile unfair dismissal case against Ofsted. Dismissed for gross misconduct after brushing rainwater off a...
Expanding your business to take on employees for the first time may seem a little daunting. By following some basic steps, you can ensure you are protecting your business for...
The starting point for the licensing rules for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) is that the landlord of a ‘large’ HMO requires a licence if the property is occupied by...
Hybrid working has become a permanent fixture in many UK workplaces, with clear benefits reported around productivity, wellbeing, and employee satisfaction. However, an increasing number of employers, particularly in professional,...
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...
Perhaps surprisingly, only 26% of pet owners over the age of 30 seem to have considered, and made plans for, what will happen to their pets in the event of...
Reviewing your property portfolio plans? The government has recently hiked up the rates of both Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Stamp Duty, affecting those expanding or liquidating a property portfolio....
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...
Fraud in the property sector is a larger problem than many people realise. Fraudsters generally aim to steal property by transferring its legal ownership. Alternatively they might take out a...
Neil John, a personal injury specialist solicitor at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a £25,000 settlement for a King’s Lynn cyclist who was hit by an overtaking vehicle which then failed...
The Government has published its response to the consultation on how zero-hours contract measures will apply to agency workers. These changes form part of a broader set of amendments to...
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