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This Update Your Will Week (3 – 9 March 2025), we are joining The Association of Lifetime Lawyers to raise awareness around the importance of keeping Wills up to date....
The Court of Appeal in the recent case of Higgs v Farmor’s School [2025] EWCA Civ 109 found that an employee dismissed in relation to gender critical media posts was...
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,...
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...
Neil John, who heads the personal injury team at Fraser Dawbarns, has settled the claim of a Wisbech man who was knocked from his bicycle by a car. He was...
Many Employers initial reaction to an employee pursuing an Employment Tribunal claim is to want to fight that claim no matter the cost. However, deciding to fight a claim is...
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...
In April 2025 businesses face significant new financial pressures with the increase in Employers National Insurance and the increase in the National Minimum Wage. There are already stories appearing in...
Rolled Up Holiday Pay In 2025, there are several crucial updates to UK employment law are on the horizon. Among these, the implementation of rolled up holiday pay is expected...
Coinciding with mediation week, the Family Mediation Council has announced that the Government is extending the current voucher scheme, which can contribute up to £500 towards a family’s mediation costs,...
Changes in the law governing the relationship between landlords and tenants are in the pipeline, primarily aimed at protecting tenants. Some are expected to be in force by the summer,...
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....
Following a decision called McCloud, public sector pensions had to be re-considered and valued, and it is taking several months to obtain updated information as the administrators process this, as...
Personal injury claim specialist, Neil John, has successfully settled the claim of a Cambridgeshire man who suffered facial injuries, including scarring, and orthopaedic injuries as the result of a road...
Neil John, who heads the personal injury claim team at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a settlement of £175,000 for a Norfolk man following an accident at work. The man slipped...
The subject of alienation often arises if a child of separated or divorced parents expresses a reluctance, or even a refusal, to spend time with one parent. The affected parent will argue...
Fraser Dawbarns is delighted to have been able to assist Little Miracles, its chosen charity of the year, to collect Christmas gifts this December for the families it supports. In...
All homeowners would be prudent to review their situation and in most cases to have an up-to-date Will to ensure that their property, and their possessions, are properly protected if...
We have now received the “Employment Rights Bill” which introduces several critical changes that employers should be aware of. These will all be subject to extensive consultation throughout 2025 with...
A new short series has hit our screens on Netflix and the Fraser Dawbarns Dispute Resolution team couldn’t help but consider the many legal aspects that were highlighted. The plot...
Fraser Dawbarns held their first charity quiz since the Covid pandemic in King’s Lynn Town Hall on Thursday 7 November and were delighted to raise £2,265 to their charity of...
Since 26 October 2024 employers have had a greater obligation than before to take reasonable steps to protect their workforce from sexual harassment. Here are a few key points you...
Labour’s first Budget has certainly shaken up many individuals, businesses and Trusts up and down the country. With the aim of increasing taxes to raise £40 billion, Rachel Reeves’ has...
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...
Forced marriage is defined as where one or both people do not or cannot consent to the marriage. Many people might think that such a concept would not be relevant...
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...
The commercial litigation team at Fraser Dawbarns has recently defeated a multi-million pound claim on behalf of a King’s Lynn based commercial client. Following a prompt application for security for...
Local law firm Fraser Dawbarns has appointed two new partners to the business with effect from the start of November 2024. They are Commercial Litigation specialist Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin and Commercial...
It is a common misconception that adult children are automatically entitled to part, if not all, of their parent’s estate on their parent’s death, assuming that the other parent has...
For some, it will make little difference, while others will face a complete change of approach. Dave Moulton, property disputes specialist solicitor at Fraser Dawbarns outlines the key points. Although...
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