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The personal injury lawyers at Fraser Dawbarns are committed to helping injured clients with their personal injury claims, even when the amounts that are likely to be recoverable are not...
If you are an employer, the answer is ‘only if you have a Tribunal claim brought against you and lose’. The consultation, which started in late January and will conclude...
January 2024 In January 2024 changes were introduced to holiday pay and working time, which you can read about here. National Insurance Contributions The class one National Insurance contributions were reduced...
The Association of Lifetime Lawyers has declared 4-10 March as Update Your Will Week for 2024. This is on the back of their research showing that almost half of the...
On 1st January 2024 the Government introduced new regulations relating to calculation of holiday pay. Those regulations are to take effect from April 2024. The Current Regime Under the current...
In today’s rapidly evolving world, fostering diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace is not just a moral imperative but also a strategic advantage for organisations. Recognising the diverse identities...
Neil John, who heads the personal injury team at Fraser Dawbarns, has recently settled the fatal injury claim for family of construction industry worker who was working in a building...
Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin has this month secured an urgent freezing injunction on behalf of a client in order to protect a substantial ‘Judgment asset’. He explains: “When one party is making a...
Due to factors such as time and cost, it may sometimes seem easier and cheaper for separated couples to ‘do your own divorce.’ However, there can be pitfalls for the...
As a good employer, you will always have your team’s wellbeing in mind. This can, and should, extend to being supportive whenever you realise that someone is going through a...
It seems that it can. In late 2023, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in an insurance case with a result which may surprise many. In 1942, during the...
If you are living with someone without being married and the relationship breaks down, or one of you dies, you might think you would have similar rights to a married...
Upon death, a person’s estate will be valued for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes to include all of their assets and take into account any outstanding liabilities. Account will also be...
All renewable energy developments which operate by way of Lease should consider what happens at the end of the Lease. In particular, the yielding up obligation on the Tenant and...
Many of us may find ourselves involved in a divorce or civil partnership dissolution at some point in our lives, and for business owners this will certainly have an impact...
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, but it can bring about various physical and emotional challenges. It is hoped that employers will be sympathetic to any of...
The menopause is a natural phase of life, typically occurring between 45 and 55 years of age, however, it can affect women at a much younger age. Given that our...
Powers of Attorney enable people you trust to look after your affairs if you are unable to handle them yourself. If you haven’t yet put a Power of Attorney (POA)...
When you buy a property, it will sometimes come with restrictive covenants. Purchasers often ask us “it is my property… why am I not allowed to erect a shed in...
Neil John, who heads the personal injury team at Fraser Dawbarns, has recently settled a claim following the death of a man who was initially involved in a workplace accident...
Claims management companies often contact recent property buyers suggesting that they have overpaid SDLT. They offer, for a percentage of any ‘recovery’, to help claim reimbursement from HMRC. David Osborne...
Personal injury specialist Neil John, a partner at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a £40,000 settlement for a man who was hit from behind by a fork lift truck. The man,...
After a divorce or separation, many adults may choose to change their surname. In most cases, this is a relatively straightforward process, particularly if a woman wishes to revert to...
When it comes to new developments, an effective drainage system is essential, ensuring a safe, sustainable habitable environment. Developers need to consider measures to effectively manage surface water and excess...
Neil John, a personal injury specialist at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a £50,000 claim settlement for a casual worker who was injured when he caught his hand in a piece...
The Family team at Fraser Dawbarns has successfully helped a client retain his military pension following divorce proceedings. Court proceedings for a couple’s divorce settlement had been ongoing for approximately...
Dementia is the UK’s leading cause of death. Across the UK, 900,000 people are living with dementia, and this is only set to rise. Dementia is not a normal part...
There are sometimes reasons why you may wish, or it makes sense for the future, to change what is recorded on a child’s birth certificate. There are only limited circumstances...
Fraser Dawbarns is very pleased to announce the appointment of a new partner and senior partner at the Firm this Spring. Kim Neal progressed to partner in May after joining...
Fraser Dawbarns has successfully held its tenth annual charity golf day on 9th June 2023 at Tydd St Giles Golf and Country Club. Supporting the community is of the upmost...
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