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. A Will is not just a legal document – it is your voice, your wishes, and your legacy. Yet many people don’t realise the significance […]
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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 directly discriminated against. Discover more about David Green The facts of the case The case concerned an employee, Mrs Higgs, who was employed by […]
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 not just a question of the merits of any defence against that claim. It is also a question of the costs involved and the management […]
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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 the press about some employers not recruiting, or not replacing employees who leave, and even contemplating redundancies as a way of saving money. If […]
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 to have a significant impact on both employers and employees. This article delves into the nuances of rolled up holiday pay and best practices for […]
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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, by a further 12 months. The Family Law team at Fraser Dawbarns often directs parents and spouses/partners towards mediation to try and reach a compromise, […]
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, perhaps earlier, others further down the line. David Moulton, who specialises in property litigation at Fraser Dawbarns, outlines key points for landlords to consider. The […]
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 per this BBC article. For those with NHS, teacher, police or military pensions in the process of divorce, it may be tempting to try and […]
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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 that the other parent has manipulated the child and ‘turned them’ against them. In legal terms this is expressed as ‘parental alienation’. […]
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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 they should die unexpectedly. Sarah Lamb, a Wills specialist at Fraser Dawbarns, explains why. Intestacy At present the rules covering intestacy (dying without a Will) […]
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