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Domestic Abuse | Things to Consider Ahead of Leaving Your Partner

If you are considering leaving an abusive relationship, it is important to plan ahead. Here we outline what you need to consider from keeping evidence of the abuse, making a safety plan and what you need to pack when you leave.

Menopause at Work | Balancing Legal Duties and Employee Wellbeing

With World Menopause Day 2025 approaching, now is the perfect time to consider how your organisation can support colleagues experiencing menopause or perimenopause, not only to comply with employment law but to support your culture of care and inclusion.

Domestic Abuse | What Funding is Available?

When are victims / survivors of Domestic Abuse entitled to Legal Aid?

Selling a Leasehold Property, what you need to know about Ground Rents

Ground rents have become a controversial topic in recent years. You may have seen stories in the press about leasehold properties with onerous ground rents which have made those properties hard to sell. So, if you own a leasehold property and want to move, should you be worried?

TUPE Transfer Liability | What the ABC v Huntercombe case means for Employers and Workers

The TUPE Regulations 2006 protect employees when a business or service changes hands and also determines which liability is transferred to the new employer, which can be complicated.

Domestic Abuse | What legal help is available?

If you decide that you want to leave your relationship and are suffering domestic abuse there are a number of legal options open to you under both criminal law and civil law.