Companies House rejects 800 company names: Guide to naming your business
When it comes to starting a business, one of the most challenging but interesting tasks you must carry […]
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Leaving gifts to charity in your will
The International Day of Charity takes place annually on 5 September, but did you know that one of […]
Property owners and their responsibilities
Getting to the root of the problem in boundary disputes Householders spending more time at home and in […]
Hope for holidaymakers when things go wrong
The dream of a tropical paradise became a nightmare, and a long-running legal battle, for one holidaymaker after […]
Why digital nomads can be a headache for employers
The easing of overseas travel restrictions is posing an unexpected headache for employers, who need to be on […]
Can you make a Power of Attorney online?
It is possible to make a Power of Attorney online, but whether you should is an entirely different […]
Gifting and inheritance tax: Explained
As part of inheritance tax planning, or simply as part of passing on wealth to the next generation, […]
Social media and the law: 6 things you need to know
The world of social media can often seem like the wild west of the internet. Everyone has simple […]
Understanding whether the force may be with you
‘May the force be with you’ is usually the concern of Jedi knights heading to battle in Star […]
Companies must be on track for Covid-safe workplace
Companies anticipating a return to the workplace in June, if the Government’s route map stays on track, should […]
Should you buy or rent a commercial property?
If you are looking to move your business, there is an important decision to be made around whether […]
Family law and the divorce process
Marriage breakdowns could head for their own lockdown The easing of lockdown may have been the catalyst for […]
Flexible Working: Your Questions Answered
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the way we work and live has been forever changed. Many […]
Five tips for businesses dealing with unpaid invoices
Carrying the weight of unpaid invoices can make doing business challenging. The coronavirus pandemic has caused financial difficulties […]
Homeworking and the importance of cybersecurity risk management
Having staff working remotely has presented significant challenges for many businesses, but one of the most difficult to […]
Nonpayment of child maintenance: What happens if a parent doesn’t pay?
Under a child maintenance arrangement, child maintenance is usually paid by the parent who does not have day-to-day […]
Inheritance tax threshold frozen until 2026 – but why is IHT planning still important?
If you intend to leave savings, property or other assets to family or friends after you die, you […]
Kick the frivolity and take the higher road over inheritance
Inheritance disputes may have risen in response to soaring property prices, second marriages and blended families, with relatives […]
Sunak empties his purse for a pandemic-beating budget
Coronavirus lockdown keeps chancellor’s attention on the short term, with the promise of jabs securing jobs for an […]
Your rights in disciplinary and grievance procedures during coronavirus
While many workplaces continue to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, employment law and the Acas Code of […]
Will Stamp Duty be Extended
If you are in the process of buying a property, you may have considered whether you will be […]
Property Law
New rights and the beginning of the end of leasehold Leasehold property owners are set for important changes […]
Family law
Avoiding a turkey of a Christmas when the family gets together With the pandemic putting relationships under pressure […]
Faulty goods and returns: What are my rights when returning faulty Christmas gifts?
It can be disappointing to discover that a Christmas gift is faulty, but fortunately, you do have certain […]
Property law / Landlord & Tenant
Landlords must gear up for new safety checks Residential landlords must get their houses in order with the […]
New year, new you? Why it might be a good time to write a will
There is no denying that 2020 is a year which will go down in history – for many […]
Employee monitoring and data protection
Why Big Brother needs to watch out when it comes to employee monitoring by Amy Cusworth, Corporate legal […]
Can I get out of a commercial lease early?
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on almost every business in the UK. For many businesses, it means […]
Conveyancing and stamp duty land tax (SDLT)
Property booms as home and overseas buyers rush to beat deadline Property buyers are fighting off the pandemic […]
Lockdown 2 and home improvements: When do you need planning permission?
With recent announcements from both the UK and Scottish government about further lockdown restrictions, you might be planning […]
Remote family court hearings – how do they work?
The introduction of social distancing in response to the coronavirus outbreak has caused disruption to many vital services […]
Private Client – Making a Will
Lights, camera, action… signing your will goes live Experts are warning against self-directed videos following the […]
Looking to make a will?
Looking to make a Will during #COVID19? Read about some considerations you might want to make here: https://bit.ly/3cu9FIX […]
Mental Health during COVID19
Are you, or an elderly relative, feeling anxious about #Coronavirus? @age_uk has put together advice to help look […]
Estate Planning
Are you looking to get your #LaterLife legal documents in order? Make sure you look out for an […]
Making a Will during the coronavirus
Locking up the legalities when planning ahead in the virus crisis NHS workers fighting Covid-19 on the […]
Family law and the divorce process
A toolkit for family breakdown in the lockdown By Sarah Scott, Family law expert with Oxley & Coward […]
Property Law – Landlords must comply with latest energy standards
Landlords must comply with latest energy standards Landlords of residential property could face high fines if they do […]
COVID -19
Following recent developments and updates to UK Government guidance, we took the decision to close our office to […]
COVID-19
Our doors have been open since 1791. At present we continue to keep our doors open whilst closely […]
Sunak splashes the cash in post-Brexit budget
New chancellor promises to support individuals and business as country tackles coronavirus threat Business rate cuts, cash grants […]
Mum and Dad need to get with it
Parents who help their children get on the property ladder are being urged to adopt a more professional […]
Time to talk about workplace mental wellbeing
Time to Talk Day on Thursday 6th February 2020 is an opportunity for employers to review policy and […]
Talking and teamwork to tackle Christmas break-ups
Divorce rates have fallen to their lowest level since the 1970s but breakdowns continue to spike after the […]
The new Tenant Fees Act
On 1st June this year, a new act came into force that has a profound effect on the […]
Back to school – what’s the law on uniform policies?
As Wath Academy makes the news this week about their crack down on uniform policy, what’s the law […]
When can you let your kids fend for themselves?
If you’re a parent, you’ll be familiar with how long it takes to get your children ready to […]
Contested probate – how and why wills can be contested
Distributing the estate of a deceased person is a challenge that often results in legal wrangles between family […]
A quick guide to making a will
Though it may be tempting to delay making a will until a later date, it’s essential if you […]
The question of surrogacy in the UK
It’s an area of family law that isn’t often discussed in public. Indeed, many people incorrectly think that […]
A rocky road to freedom of expression
Two recent tribunal claims highlight the challenge for employers in safely navigating personal expression by employees in the […]
Summary of E&D responses 2019
Summary of responses 2019
A rocky road to freedom of expression
Two recent tribunal claims highlight the challenge for employers in safely navigating personal expression by employees in the […]
It’s all in the planning when it comes to selling privately-owned companies
For the shareholding directors of many privately-owned companies, the end-game is focused on selling up before moving on […]
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Having surpassed last year’s achievement, we are pleased to announce that we have raised approximately £10,700.00 of future […]
Retail failures – where does it leave the customer?
The last thing that anyone expected was that high street giant Debenhams could shut its doors on so […]
Tax Update
On Wednesday 13 March 2019, the Chancellor Philip Hammond presented his second Spring Statement detailing some of the […]
April rains for employers with raft of new legislation
Gender pay gaps, itemised payslips and what to do about working rights for EU citizens – these are […]
Stepping up to the challenge of the sale board
By Dawn Cherry, conveyancing specialist of Rotherham based Oxley & Coward Solicitors LLP. Those thinking about Spring and […]
Landowner carries the can on illegal waste
An illegal waste wood stockpile on land in Devon has seen the landowner prosecuted and left with the […]
What is adverse possession? – an explanation of the reality behind ‘squatter’s rights’
If you’re a property owner, one of the biggest worries is that ‘squatters’ will move into a vacant […]
Equality takes centre stage for employers
The #TimesUp campaign has captured headlines with its push for greater diversity and equality in Hollywood and the […]
Who chooses whether your kids get vaccinated?
For decades, vaccinations have been regarded as the most important form of defence against childhood illnesses like measles, […]
Soaring fees set deadline for executors and estate planning
Controversial court fees which have been branded a stealth tax on bereaved families are expected to prompt a […]
New employment rights raise another red flag for employers
Who’s who on the payroll is an ongoing challenge for employers in the run up to new payslip […]
Disinheritance – a quick guide to cutting someone out of your will
The message is slowly starting to get through to the public – making a will is an important […]
What happens when a parent wants to move away and take the children with them?
These days more and more people are spending time abroad, whether they’re overseas on business, trying to build […]
A quick guide for first time buyers
Buying a home is stressful, especially for first-time buyers, so it’s wise to do some research to ensure […]
Can’t afford to get on the property ladder? Shared ownership could be an option
The price of properties, even so-called ‘first-time homes’ is completely out of proportion to the average income. To […]
Price wars: How not to become a casualty
Competition in retail is at an all-time high, with even the big names on the high street struggling […]
Illegal Eviction: what is it and what are the consequences?
Illegal eviction is a criminal offence. The law is very specific and solid in its procedures for eviction […]
Photography and Privacy – a guide
Nowadays nearly everyone owns a smartphone. Typically, these fabulous pieces of tech boast high-quality cameras; making photography a […]
Constructive Dismissal: a guide
If you think you’re the victim of constructive dismissal, then you’re in the right place. We’ve put together […]
School exclusion policies in the dock at start of the school year
Pupil exclusions by schools have been hitting the headlines in the run up to the start of the […]
Maternity leave – your rights
Maternity leave is an important period for all working mums. It gives women an opportunity to prepare for […]
Company Voluntary Agreements – how businesses are using them to fight landlord agreements
In recent months, there has been a growing interest in the way businesses are using a particular type […]
Hosepipe bans – what’s the law?
The long, hot summer has been welcomed by the vast majority of the country, even though there are […]
How are businesses coping?
Now that GDPR has been in force for a number of months, we thought it was time to […]
Pass me the invisible ink James…
Mention spies and you may think of James Bond scaling a building in the dead of night, but […]
Landlords must check they hit the spot with deposits
Claims for incorrectly handled property rental deposits are soaring and landlords should be alert to the danger and […]
Key Dates for Agriculture
As a reminder for our agricultural clients, below are some of the impending key dates in your sector: […]
New report warns of looming incapacity crisis
99% of people in the Yorkshire and the Humber region leave important health and welfare decisions to chance […]
Keep it down over there! – Dealing with noisy neighbours during the summer
The first sign of summer weather sends everyone to the shops to pick up barbecues, outdoor entertainment, and […]
Easements and rights of way – Get off my land! Who can access your property if you have a footpath or right of way running through it
If you’ve discovered an easement running through your property, you may be wondering who has access and who […]
Heir Hunters – Don’t let the state get your estate
Every year, thousands of people die intestate or without a will. That means they haven’t left any clear […]
The fight against discrimination for gender-fluid and transgender workers
The law makes it perfectly clear that discrimination based on gender is not only unacceptable, but illegal. But […]
Conveyancing : leasehold property
To make your home your castle, be sure who owns the drawbridge…. By : Property law expert/conveyancing expert […]
What does intestate mean for you?
October 2014 saw the biggest changes in probate law’s history come into effect. While the overhaul meant no […]
Employment law updates
2017 was a busy year in the world of Employment Law. Among the legal headlines were the removal […]
Dealing with employee theft
According to a poll commissioned by office-furniture supplier Kit Out My Office, more than two-thirds of UK office […]
Unfair treatment by creditors…..your rights
Being in debt can place significant stress on a debtor’s personal relationships, professional life and even their health. […]
How to delist a listed cottage or building
While listed buildings are often attractive, brimming with character and desirable purchases, they can come with potential headaches […]
Bribery Act 2010
Wake-up call for small companies on bribery process The activity of political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica has been […]
Employment law = national minimum wage and standby arrangements
Firefighter ruling sparks new heat for employers The standby arrangements for Belgium’s volunteer firefighters are set to cause […]
Protecting digital assets in your Will
Tracking your digital worth for the next generation The value of our online lives is worth billions of […]
Working Time Regulations and 20 minute breaks
When mini breaks just don’t cut it Tribunal says twenty-minute rest periods for workers should be given in […]
Contract Law
By commercial law specialist Amy Cusworth of Oxley & Coward Solicitors LLP. Crossing and dotting makes for clear contracts Tesla founder […]
Businesses face bigger penalties on data leaks
Businesses are on final countdown to the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation in May 2018, bringing […]
Employment Law – Making sure the work environment is safe
Winter has slammed into the UK with a vengeance this year, with record snowfalls and Arctic winds blasting […]
Consumer Law – returning goods – Did you keep the receipt?
From dreadful Christmas jumpers to gadgets you simply don’t want, we all get presents that we wish we […]