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- Family Law
Divorce FAQs: England and Wales
Divorce is never just a legal process. It is a deeply emotional experience that marks the end of a shared chapter. For many, it is a time of ...
- Family Law
- Lifestyle
- Wills, Estates and Trusts
Court of Protection – What Is Mental Capacity?
Key Points: Introduction: In everyday life, we all make decisions – what to eat, where to live, whether to accept medical treatment. Most of us ...
- Employment Law
Settlement Agreement: Case Studies
Mrs A Mrs A approached us with a draft settlement agreement on the Friday which needed to be signed by the Tuesday. Under the terms of the agreement, ...
- Commercial Law
How Landlords Can Negotiate a Commercial Lease Renewal
Renewing a commercial lease presents landlords with a unique opportunity to reassess the terms of their property agreements, ensuring they align with ...
- Criminal Law
POCA: The Improper Use of Section 10 Assumptions
Defendants subjected to Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) proceedings following a criminal conviction often find the process irrational and ...
- 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 ...
- 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
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 ...
- Criminal Law
Askews Legal LLP Secures Favourable Outcome in POCA Proceedings
As we celebrate the official launch of our dedicated Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) Department, we are delighted to share a recent success story ...
- Criminal Law
Our New POCA Department
At Askews Legal LLP, we have always put meeting the needs of the local community in Coventry and Warwickshire first and foremost. Therefore, to run ...