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Coronavirus Impact on Games
Coronavirus – is there a chance the Premier League will not be played out or is there a further...
DIY Divorce
You may have read in the Times this week that recent research has found that in the past five...
I have separated from my partner, but we are not married – what are my rights?
Our expert team of Dispute Resolution solicitors are highly experienced in advising unmarried clients who have separated. Unfortunately, the concept of “common law wife” and “common law husband” are myths. The rights of unmarried individuals upon separation are not...
“I can’t keep my side of a contract because of COVID-19 – what can I do?”
If you are unable to meet your contractual obligations because of COVID19, whether regarding payments or other obligations, our expert Dispute Resolution Team is here to help. At this difficult time, everyone’s priority must be the health of themselves, loved ones,...
What do you do if you don’t have any family members to help you look after your finances?
There may come a time when you are more than capable of looking after yourself but just struggle to deal with your own finances. It may be that you don’t have any close family or that you don’t want to burden them as they have their own worries and responsibilities. ...
Cold Feet and reviewing your Will
By Philippa Wright, Head of Wills & Probate I don’t know if any of you are fans of Cold Feet the TV show? Maybe it’s an age thing as I remember it the first time around, it’s great to catch up with the characters just like seeing old friends. Of course, these...
Challenging Wills
In order for an individual to make a valid Will they must have what is known as “testamentary capacity”. The test for testamentary capacity is set out in the case of Banks v Goodfellow (1870 LR 5QB 549). The test has three limbs, as follows: The testator...
Planning for Christmas?
It’s that time of year when everyone is asking “what are you doing for Christmas?” but if you are newly separated it may be a question you are dreading as the arrangements for the children haven’t been agreed. Christmas can be an extremely difficult time, especially...
What should I do after an accident at work?
Having an accident through no fault of your own can be a traumatic experience, often made worse by it happening in the workplace. Your employer has a legal obligation to ensure the safety of all employees and if they have breached this duty of care then you are...
Brexit: What does it mean for personal injury claims?
With Brexit currently looming large over the UK, we have sat down with McHale & Co’s personal injury experts to discuss the impact of leaving The EU will have on the industry, in particular being involved in an accident on the continent. The current position:...
DIY Online Divorces – Do I really need a solicitor?
Do-It-Yourself online divorces are becoming more accessible and increasingly popular amongst the general public and appear to be a great way of saving a few quid by not instructing a solicitor. However, we would advise caution and not to take everything at face value....
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