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What to do if you and your ex-partner cannot agree where your child should start school next September

Agreeing which school your child should attend can often be a source of conflict for separated parents. It may be that you have been able to agree the arrangements for your child amicably since separation but when it comes to the school and the distance from where each of you live, you simply cannot agree.

Christmas Arrangements for Separated Parents

Christmas is for many in the UK the most important holiday of the year. Understandably, parents want to spend every Christmas with their children. Unfortunately, this is unlikely to be possible for separated parents.

Slips, Trips and Falls | Accidents in a Public Place

Aside from initial shock and embarrassment, accidents which happen in public places can have serious and long-lasting consequences. It is difficult to know where to start if you are thinking about taking action in relation to an accident which happened in a public place.

Victory at Appeal for Abuse Client

Personal Injury Partner Kim Overton and Associate Jemma Burt recently succeeded at CICA appeal for a client who had suffered historical physical and sexual abuse.

Navigating the New Sexual Harassment Laws | What Employers Need to Know

17 Oct 2024
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Employment Law

26th October 2024 sees the introduction of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 which focuses on the employers need to take "reasonable steps" to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Restrictive Covenants | What property buyers need to know

Picture this; you have had your offer accepted and the conveyancing is progressing smoothly, but before exchange of contracts, your solicitor tells you that the property you are buying is subject to a restrictive covenant.