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Personal Injury Claims – How is Compensation Calculated?

The compensation you receive for a Personal Injury claim aims to put you back in the position had the accident not happened. Of course, a claim cannot reverse the injuries you sustained in the accident, but what it can do is compensate you for the pain and suffering and other losses you have experienced as a result.

The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill - and how Employers can Support Employees Affected by Domestic Abuse

The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill aims to offer essential assistance to employees experiencing domestic abuse. This article examines the Bill’s objectives, its importance, and how businesses can prepare to support affected employees.

Dividing Matrimonial and Non Matrimonial Assets on Divorce

Emma Lawler
7 Apr 2025
Law Blog
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates

Emma Lawler is a Partner in our Family Law Team, specialising in financial remedy negotiations upon divorce. Here she outlines the two main principles that apply when dividing matrimonial and non matrimonial assets.

Spring 2025 Employment Law Update

This year's statutory pay rates take effect this month, including a significant jump in the national minimum wage rate for 18 to 20-year-olds, as the Government moves towards a single rate for workers aged 18 and over.

What happens after Completion of your property purchase?

If you are buying a home, you will probably breathe a sigh of relief on completion as you pick up the keys to your new home and can finally move in. However, this is not the end of the conveyancing process, and there are several things your solicitor must still do to protect your interests.

What happens to Pensions on divorce?

Natalie Wiles
28 Mar 2025
Law Blog
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates

The Court have wide powers when it comes to financial issues on divorce but one of the most overlooked areas is the issue of pensions. Pensions can be shared on divorce, just like other assets, but they are also a complex area which often requires expert advice from a pensions actuary to properly consider.