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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...
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...
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