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Trusts like central heating, roads and other useful items date back to the Romans but it is to medieval times we owe our current trust law when landowners heading off to crusades made their lands subject to a trust, ensuring their wives and infant children...
With the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic resulting in large numbers of employees working from home, many have found that they can work just as effectively as they did whilst in the office. Recent statistics and surveys have shown that many employees would...
In court proceedings concerning children the general rule is that each party will pay for their own legal costs. The reason for this is that the Court does not view these cases as having a ‘winner’ or ‘loser’. Rather, the court makes...
It was great to report in an earlier post that, with Sophia Bell joining us, we are expanding our Corporate and Commercial team so that we can provide our particular blend of practical, expert legal advice to an even wider range of businesses and...
The number of wills that are challenged and contested has risen steadily in recent years and, in a large number of cases, badly drafted do-it-yourself wills are the root cause of the problems that arise. Even seemingly straightforward instructions in...
Legal 500 undertake an independent assessment of the reputation and quality of service of leading UK law firms. Their latest report, published in September 2020, recognises the quality of our service across seven practice areas, as defined by their research...
Harrowells has extended its corporate and commercial team with the appointment of solicitor, Sophia Bell. Sophia Bell, who gained a first-class degree in Law and Management at University of Leeds and a distinction on the Legal Practice Course at...
After all the furore in Parliament last year about leaving the EU and how this issue has since been overtaken in the media by the coronavirus pandemic, some people could be excused for thinking that our departure from the EU is complete. In fact we are now...
The British farming industry has proven its clout during the Covid-19 pandemic, not only as a producer of quality food, but also as a resilient, forward thinking sector which contributes significantly to the British economy. As farmers, in these...
A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone of your choice to look after your affairs if you lack the capacity to do so. Medical, care and financial institutions have all tightened up their procedures in recent years and often require evidence...
Buying a home in the countryside can have some unexpected surprises
Buying a property in the countryside can be incredibly appealing. The promise of open space, peaceful surroundings and a closer connection to nature draws many people away from towns and cities each year. A rural home may seem idyllic, but buying property in...
The first major changes introduced under the Employment Rights Act 2025 came into effect on Monday 6 April 2026, with further developments scheduled over the coming months. Employers should ensure they remain compliant with employment law, particularly in...
Is 'Last In First Out' a fair method for selecting employees for redundancy?
In recent times, employers are noticing a squeeze on consumer spending, along with increased operating costs. Many are coming under pressure to reduce costs and may be forced to consider redundancies. Whilst the ‘Last in First Out’ (LIFO)...
