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- 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 ...
- Commercial Law
Climate Considerations in Planning Permissions for New Developments in England
In a landmark decision, the UK Supreme Court in R (Finch) v Surrey County Council [2024] UKSC 20 has redefined the scope of environmental assessments ...
- Wills, Estates and Trusts
How to Minimise the Risk of Your Will Being Challenged
Inheritance disputes are not uncommon and can cause enormous distress within families. There are regular reports in the media of family conflict and ...
- 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
FAQs on the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA)
1. What is the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA 2022)? The POCA 2022 is designed to recover assets obtained through criminal activities. POCA gives ...