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Restaurants, Pubs and Bars - Recording Names and Details for Contact Tracing – are you at risk of breaching GDPR?

As pubs, bars and restaurants re-open, it is great to feel that an element of normality is returning to life. However, to use the common phrase, it is very much a “new normal”.

Case Study - Care Proceedings

As part of the Emergency Team we deal with some complicated Childrens Services cases, where sadly children are taken into care for various reasons. I think one of the most memorable cases I have been involved in is when I was called one Friday last December around 5pm from the Local Authority to say that a child was severely poorly in hospital.

Safe Space for victims of domestic abuse

Victims of domestic abuse are now able to access Safe Spaces at Boots, Superdrug and Morrisons Pharmacies where they can contact specialist domestic abuse services for support and advice.

Safeguarding your house against care home fees

Whilst most of us will never require residential care, many clients ask us for advice on how they can protect their assets from being used to fund care if it does become necessary. This is a complex area and anyone wishing to protect assets should seek expert advice before doing so.

Lockdown Diary of an Emergency Family Law Team (Excerpt 2)

Sarah Nicholas is a Paralegal in Chrystal Theofanous’s team. Last week, she helped a variety of clients experiencing different types of Domestic Abuse.

Proposed new Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill to end the ‘Blame Game’ for divorcing couples

The new Bill would reform the current divorce laws and, amongst other things, allow a divorcing couple to jointly apply for a divorce. This in particular would be a welcome change to reduce the conflict during the legal process, make it less traumatic, and encourage a common sense approach.