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Government has announced proposals to simplify the rules around worker holiday entitlement. Senior associate solicitor Lisa Clark explains how this could affect employers in her latest blog post.

Need to make cost savings at your business but reluctant to let staff go? Our senior associate solicitor Lisa Clark explains redundancy alternatives in her latest blog post.

What should the executor - usually appointed by a will - be doing and what should you do if they're failing? Senior associate solicitor Katy Rider explains in her latest blog post.

We have prosecuted yet another family for failing to look after animals in their possession. Paul Ridehalgh prosecuted in court on behalf of the RSCPA.

A defendant has been jailed for five months and is disqualified from owning animals after deliberately beating and killing his ex-partner’s cat. You can read more about the case, prosecuted by Paul Ridehalgh, here.

When a will has been made, it is important to keep it up to date to take account of changes in personal circumstances. Read Victoria Harcourt's blog post to find out more.

As a landlord it can be tempting to draft and review your own lease, saving the need to instruct a solicitor. Read Robyn Veevers' blog post on why we advise a pair of legal eyes.

A legal loophole in wills is becoming increasingly common. 'Mirror wills' are causing more disputes. Find out why here with our solicitor, Anna Kerr.

Selling a house is hard but when it belonged to a loved one, that's tougher still. Read Nicola Birchall's blog post on how to sell a probate property.

A will is one of the most important documents that people write in their lifetime. But once you’ve penned yours, don’t just sit back... our legal director Zoe Fleming explains why.

Understanding the process of winding up an estate can be complicated and you may have questions about probate. Here, our head of Wills, Trusts and Probate Team answers your questions.

If you're getting divorced you may have heard a few rumours about what to expect. Kim Emmett from our Family Law Team shares the facts here.