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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 […]

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