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From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and many pension death benefits are due to be brought into scope for Inheritance Tax (IHT). The change is aimed at reducing...
Neil John, a specialist personal injury claim solicitor at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a £20,000 settlement for Norfolk man Mr T, who suffered multiple pelvis fractures in an accident at...
Finding the right premises can feel like a major step forward for a new or expanding business. Whether it is a shop, office, industrial unit, salon, workshop or factory, the...
When you are buying or selling a property, it is important to understand whether anyone else has legal rights over the land, or whether the property itself benefits from rights...
When an employee is accused of gross misconduct, it can be tempting for an employer to act quickly, particularly where the conduct appears serious, obvious, or damaging to the business....
When a commercial dispute arises, one of the first questions many business owners ask is whether they really need a solicitor. The answer depends on what is at stake, your...
Starting a divorce is difficult enough without the added worry of not knowing where your spouse is. It is a situation many people find themselves in after a long separation,...
If you are buying, selling, developing or dealing with land, you may come across something called a section 106 agreement. This may sound technical and off-putting but in reality, it...
If you are buying a house in a village, on the edge of a town or out in the countryside, one of the practical issues to check at an early...
The family law team at Fraser Dawbarns has helped Mr F to obtain a ‘live with’ order for his children, who were adamant they no longer wanted to live with...
Converting a farm building for residential use is an exciting prospect. It can create an opportunity for a farm to bring into use derelict buildings either to create a residential...
Some legal changes governing the relationship between landlords and tenants have recently come into force with the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, and others are in the pipeline. If...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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