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by Rebecca Keegan

1 July 2025

Why every adult should make a Will – and what happens if you don’t

We get it – writing a will isn’t at the top of anyone’s to-do list. It feels morbid, unnecessary, or like something to “sort out later.” But here’s the reality: dying without a will can create a legal and emotional mess for your loved ones.

by Charles Millett

1 July 2025

Changes to statutory employment payment rates take effect

A number of changes have occurred this month that will be relevant to employment law.

by Amy Knowles

1 July 2025

New Neonatal Care Act

On 6th April 2025 the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 comes into force.

by Amy Knowles

3 June 2024

Carer’s leave – the new law explained

The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 came into effect on 6th April 2024 and gives carers the right to apply for carer’s leave from their first day of work. If you are a carer, you can now take up to one week of leave every twelve months to help a dependant that requires long-term care. Who is […]

by Eleanor Cockrell

23 January 2024

Government to be called on to provide more support to local authorities to support children to be reunited with their families

Family partner at Morecrofts, Eleanor Cockrell, looks into research revealing that many local authorities want to do more to support children in care being reunited with their families. Many local authorities want to support children in care to be returned to their families, but are struggling to do so because of finance restrictions, lack of staff […]

by Donal Bannon

8 January 2024

Terms and conditions and “Entire agreement” clauses

A recent case referred to us concerned a dispute over whether a promise made by one party to another before they signed a contract was binding. A seller of a business was promised that as part of the deal he would be kept on as a consultant for one year which would enable him to […]

24 November 2023

Can I see my children at Christmas?

Christmas can be one of the most difficult times for separated families. It is normal for both parents to want to spend this time with their children however for those who split their time between two homes it may not be possible. Anybody with parental responsibility would normally spend time with their children over the […]

by Donal Bannon

15 November 2023

What is a frustrated contract?

Commercial law expert Donal Bannon explains the importance of carefully written terms and conditions. A recent case referred to us concerned a supplier who was unable to supply goods to its customers due to difficulties it faced in sourcing raw materials from overseas. The problem arose due to an unexpected weather event which hampered the overseas supplier […]

17 May 2023

No-fault Evictions to be Banned

For many years it has remained on the government’s agenda to ban ‘no-fault’ evictions within the England’s private rental sector. Such evictions can occur after the initial fixed term of the tenancy has ended. Landlords can provide two months’ written notice, if they have complied with the various regulations and requirements. It is known as […]

Category: Blogs

Why every adult should make a Will – and what happens if you don’t

Changes to statutory employment payment rates take effect

New Neonatal Care Act

Carer’s leave – the new law explained

Government to be called on to provide more support to local authorities to support children to be reunited with their families

Terms and conditions and “Entire agreement” clauses

Can I see my children at Christmas?

What is a frustrated contract?

No-fault Evictions to be Banned