Legal Blog

Can Employers rely solely on AI assessments? Many employers are now using AI tools to analyse productivity and identify performance concerns. Whilst there is no single statute regulating the use of AI to manage employees,  if  AI tools are used...

November 2026 law change for thousands of dog owners The RSPCA has issued advice to dog owners ahead of a change in the law regarding children being left on their own with dogs:  “Our advice to all parents with dogs is to never leave kids...

Update on ‘Your First Home’ Scheme following Budget Announcement The Government has announced further information about the new ‘Your First Home’ Scheme which will be introduced next year. Your First Home is a new government...

Protecting your assets Do you own a property together? Is it your main asset? Do care fees, bankruptcy and/or the re-marriage of your surviving spouse concern you in terms of how this could affect your assets? Property Protection Trusts can help. These...

Police Cautions- Can they be challenged? A “simple caution” happens when a person admits their guilt to a minor offence and the Police take no further action after giving the caution.  A criminal law team would advise you initially...

Blog- Bewildered by the buzzwords? A plain-English guide to AI AI has gone from science fiction to everyday life in a few short years. It's in the apps on our phones, the emails we receive and the websites we visit. The vocabulary has arrived just as...

  YOUR FIRST HOME – NEW SCHEME FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS ANNOUNCED Andy Burnham has announced a new ‘help to buy’ scheme for first-time Buyers. The intention of the scheme (called “Your First Home”) is to help first-time...

Unmarried couples blog Why Unmarried Couples in the UK Should Have Wills in Place For many couples, making a Will is something that gets put off for another day. If you are unmarried, however, having a valid Will in place can be particularly important....

THE IMPORTANCE OF MINIMUM WAGE COMPLIANCE The Fair Work Agency was launched on 7 April 2026 to enforce workplace laws and protect workers' rights.     It has issued multi‑million‑pound penalties to several major UK...

Fines in the Magistrates’ Court – how are they calculated? The Court sets the fine starting point and range according to how serious the offence is. This takes account of both aggravating and mitigating features. Representations can be made...