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From 1 October 2026, the time limit for bringing Employment Tribunal claims arising on or after that date will increase from three months to six months. This represents one of...
Buying a property is usually the biggest purchase someone will ever make. As such it can be an exciting time; looking forward to your new home. However, it also involves...
A Farm Business Tenancy, often shortened to FBT, is one of the most common ways in which agricultural land is let in England and Wales. For many farming families, landowners...
When you buy a house, flat or piece of land, it is natural to think that ownership means freedom of use. In most cases, you can decorate, furnish and enjoy...
Getting married or divorced is often treated as a family milestone, a financial turning point, or a fresh start. It is all of those things. But it can also have...
Selling a house or flat is rarely just a matter of finding a buyer and agreeing a price. Once an offer has been accepted and solicitors are instructed, the buyer’s...
A recent decision has changed the way companies can deal with legally privileged advice in disputes with shareholders. For business owners, directors and family companies, the practical consequences are worth...
When someone dies, the immediate focus is usually on grief, practical arrangements and trying to do the right thing by the person who has died. Most families are able to...
Fraser Dawbarns has recently settled an injury claim for £3,250 for Mr K, who was originally offered £2,000 by his employer’s insurers. Neil John, who heads the personal injury team...
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...
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