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Mothercare Consultations

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton After previously closing down a few stores, earlier this week high street retailer Mothercare announced they were going into administration. According to the BBC 2500 jobs are now on the line as mothercare was unable to find a buyer for their operation. After 58 …

Freehold v Leasehold and What is a Commonhold?

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton The terms freehold and leasehold relate to the process of purchasing a home, and they determine the extent of your ownership. The difference between freehold and leasehold may be confusing to some, although it’s a term worth knowing by those who plan to …

Impact of Brexit on UK Industries

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton Brexit, as it stands today, is undecided, uncertain and erratic. It has divided both Parliament and Party and left many feeling unsure over the fate of Britain once we leave the EU. Some have been optimistic about negotiating trade agreements and opening new …

Ending the Divorce Blame Game: No Fault Divorce

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton Ending the Divorce Blame Game: No Fault Divorce The Government’s latest reforms to family law have focused on ending the blame game in divorce; or in other words, ending the no fault divorce. Previously, couples were obliged to list the reason for the …

The Plant That Kills Mortgages

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton It may look pretty, but Japanese knotweed has been described as “the tarmac-smashing thug invading our gardens”. Japanese knotweed is one of the most dangerous fast-growing invasive species. The danger of Japanese knotweed does not come from its poison- in fact, the knotweed …

Deutsche Bank Staff sent home as 18,000 jobs are cut

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton Deutsche Bank is reorganizing it’s divisions and their leadership. Amongst others the Chief Regulatory Officer, the head of US, and the head of US broker-dealer might depart, according to Bloomberg. Deutsche Bank Staff sent home as 18,000 jobs are cut. Staff at Deutsche …

What Happens To My Pension When I Divorce?

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton It may come as a surprise to know that in the UK, 71% of divorcees do not discuss pensions. Given that retirement plans are usually the greatest asset in marriage, this is often very damaging and rather nonsensical. It is therefore important couples …

MPs Strike Down Boris Johnson’s Plans for Parliament

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton Recent political discourse surrounding Brexit has led to a resurgence of the same anxieties faced by the people of England in 1649. Except, in 1649, the King was executed, and the country was in the midst of a bloody Civil War. Parliament represents …