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Do I need permission from my former partner to take my child on holiday in England and Wales?

Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson There are approximately 2.4 million separated families in the UK. When it comes to taking a child away on holiday when you are separated from the other parent, the answer will depend on who has parental responsibility for the child and whether there are any court …

What steps do I need to take to make a successful medical negligence claim?

Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson Medical negligence or clinical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional fails to meet their duty of care when providing treatment to a patient and that patient suffers harm. It is a civil claim and falls under the tort of negligence. It is a complex and heavily …

Will house prices fall now that the stamp duty holiday has ended?

Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Lauren Hymos Trying to get on the property ladder is daunting, regardless of whether this process was taking place within the pandemic. The stamp duty holiday was introduced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in July 2020 as a way to alleviate finances from buyers that were affected from Covid-19. …

Top 5 Safety Tips for Cycling to Work

Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson As the world returns to its pre-pandemic state, more of us are transitioning from working from home to working from the office, meaning the morning commute has made a comeback. If cycling is your chosen method of travel, due to convenience or health benefits, here are …

Apple vs Facebook: A privacy feud gone public

Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Lauren Hymos How our data has become a war between these tech giants? What’s going on? Though Apple and Facebook share a platform of being two of the world’s largest tech companies, tensions are mounting over their opposing views on data usage. This conflict was instigated due to …

What the rules have to say if you are planning to ride your own e-scooter

Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson E-scooters have grown in popularity in recent years, with purchasing in the UK continuing to rise but the rules surrounding their use are often misconstrued. Here is everything you need to know if you are planning to ride your own e-scooter in the UK and what …

Commercial Property – the next property bargain?

Speak to a Solicitor SHARE When the country was thrust into lockdown and the lights in offices were switched off for the last time and hotels locked their doors, no one thought they would be shut for this long. However, as time goes on and leases expire, more and more companies are leaving their existing …

Coronavirus and untouchable tenants, what can you do if your tenant isn’t paying?

Speak to a Solicitor SHARE The Coronavirus Pandemic has had a grave economic impact for those involved. The balance of power between landlords and tenants has always been a contentious issue. However, where can we find the balance in a global pandemic where small and large landlords face losing their homes but if you were …