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No fault divorce to end the ‘blame game’ is delayed

10 Jun 2021
Law Blog
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates

It has been announced this week that the biggest reform of Divorce Law in over 50 years is being delayed until at least April 2022.

Divorce and Your Finances - 5 Important Considerations

Ellie Jones
4 Jun 2021
Law Blog
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates

Ellie Jones, Partner in our Family Law Team in Lincoln specialises in financial remedies following relationship breakdown. Here, she outlines some of the key money matters you should be aware of if you are thinking of divorce...

Beginning To Lift The Ban On Residential Evictions

As explained in our previous blogs on this issue, there have been significant changes to the way in which landlords can obtain possession of residential properties in England. These changes were introduced to provide protection from eviction to tenants, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Lessons from Covid-19 – Terms & Conditions

We have all learnt a lot over the last year or so, whether it be how effective working from home can be (for some), or how a whole business can pivot to take on new opportunities. In my main work area of commercial contracts, there have been a number of key points that the pandemic has brought to the fore:

Policies on mandatory vaccinations– are they permissible?

With the COVID-19 vaccination programme in full swing and the end of restrictions in sight, it is time for employers to consider how they can ensure employees feel safe enough to return to the workplace, and how they can ensure the continued health and safety of those returning employees.

Notices and Residential Possession Proceedings - where are we now?

22 Mar 2021
Law Blog
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The coronavirus pandemic led to significant changes in relation to the way in which possession of residential properties can be gained in England. The Coronavirus Act 2020 came into force on 26 March 2020 and sought to protect tenants from eviction by extending the notice periods under the Housing Act 1988.