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- Criminal Law
What Is Confiscation Under POCA?
Introduced to enhance the effectiveness of asset recovery in England and Wales, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) was designed to deter crime by ...
- Criminal Law
Cyber Flashing Offences: What You Need to Know
On 31st January 2024, a new criminal offence was introduced in England to address the issue of unsolicited explicit images, often referred to as ...
- Employment Law
- Wills, Estates and Trusts
Budget 2024 – Property, Wills, And Employment Changes
The Autumn Budget 2024, presented by Rachel Reeves, the UK’s first female Chancellor of the Exchequer, is set against the backdrop of a newly ...
- Commercial Conveyancing
Repossessing a Commercial Property: A Guide for Landlords
As a commercial landlord, the legal framework for repossessing a property can be complex, especially when dealing with tenants who have security of ...
- Employment Law
What is Unfair Dismissal?
In a recent case a teacher at Weatherby Prep School, of whom Prince William and Prince Harry’s are former students, won £170,000 for unfair ...
- Criminal Law
What to Do If You Are Arrested for Fraud
On 21st September 2024, Bristol Crown Court convicted a father and two sons accused of swindling the National Trust out of £1 million. Roger Bryant, ...
- Criminal Law
Why Is The Lucy Letby Case So Controversial?
The Lucy Letby case is controversial for numerous reasons, primarily due to the gravity of the charges, the complexities of the trial, and the ...
- Dispute Resolution
Courts Can Force Parties to Attend ADR?
Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416 The case of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ ...
- Employment Law
What Does An Employment Law Solicitor Do In Settlement Agreement Cases?
Employment settlement agreements are an important tool in resolving disputes between employers and employees. They are also regularly used to ...
- Criminal Law
What does a Specialist Youth Crime Solicitor do?
In the year ending March 2023, 59,000 children were arrested, up 9% on the previous year. That same year, there was just over 11,900 occasions where ...