New Vacancy: Residential Property Solicitor (Head of Dept)

An attractive opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join our client as Head of the Property Department in its Bedford office. We are looking for an experienced lawyer with solid technical skills to supervise, develop, and lead a team of property professionals. The successful applicant will have a good referral network and excellent business … Continue reading New Vacancy: Residential Property Solicitor (Head of Dept)

Get Ready for Global Parental Alienation Awareness Day on 25th April 2018!

Global Parental Alienation Awareness Day is going to be taking place on Wednesday 25th April 2018. In previous years there have been various events all over the globe, including in the USA, UK, Germany, Canada, France, Denmark, Mexico, Portugal and South Africa. These events are often on the theme of “Bubbles of Love”, and are … Continue reading Get Ready for Global Parental Alienation Awareness Day on 25th April 2018!

A new organisation for parents alienated from their children has been launched at the House of Commons on 7th March 2018

The National Association of Alienated Parents officially launched at the House of Commons on 7th March 2018, with several speakers discussing what parental alienation is and how it can be fought. The following day a very comprehensive report was published, entitled “Parental Alienation in the UK”, which can be found here: https://alienatedparentsorguk.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/naap-full-report.pdf . The report … Continue reading A new organisation for parents alienated from their children has been launched at the House of Commons on 7th March 2018

The non-resident parent in a child contact case should always ASK the Court to include in the Order that the grandparents may also have contact with the child

The non-resident parent in a child contact case should always ASK the Court to include in the Order that the grandparents may also have contact with the child and it may be granted even if the grandparents would not otherwise be entitled to such an order. In a recent case (G (A Child) [2018] EWCA … Continue reading The non-resident parent in a child contact case should always ASK the Court to include in the Order that the grandparents may also have contact with the child

The Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims came into force on 1 October 2017

The Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims (PAPDC) came into force recently, changing the way in which businesses interact with individuals prior to taking a debt claim to court. It applies to any business when claiming the payment of a debt from an individual (which includes sole traders), so it will not affect business-to-business debt claims. … Continue reading The Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims came into force on 1 October 2017

Civil Mediation Council (CMC) Annual Conference 2017

Highly recommended annual conference held by the Civil Mediation Council. This year's theme 'Mediation in uncertain times: Justice, Fairness and Responsibility' promises to be insightful and necessary for mediators on all levels and the general public with an interest in how mediation works in society now and future developments. Date and Time Tuesday 16 May … Continue reading Civil Mediation Council (CMC) Annual Conference 2017

Civil Litigation Solicitor Needed!

An entrepreneurial law firm in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Solicitor to join their successful team. You will manage a varied caseload of civil/commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters, including landlord-tenant disputes, contract disputes, debtor/creditor litigation, and insolvency litigation. You will also be involved in marketing and business development initiatives. This is … Continue reading Civil Litigation Solicitor Needed!

Brexit | Supreme Court | Article 50

Brexit Supreme Court ruling on Article 50 vote summary Theresa May must consult Parliament in order to trigger Article 50, the Supreme Court has ruled. Here is a summary of their ruling: Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union provides, in summary terms, that, if a member state decides to withdraw from the … Continue reading Brexit | Supreme Court | Article 50

Free Employment Breakfast Seminar

Free Employment Breakfast Seminar Geoffrey Leaver’s Employment Team invite you to a free seminar where they will cut through the myths and give practical guidance on the various ways in which you can bring the employment relationship to an end.  They will give clear commercially focussed tips on how to achieve the objective and avoid the … Continue reading Free Employment Breakfast Seminar