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What is Biodiversity Net Gain and how to achieve it?

Posted on 31st July 2023 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Planning and Licensing

Biodiversity Net Gain (“BNG”) in the context of planning and development is the principle that development of land should leave the natural environment of those sites in a measurably better state than they were prior to the development taking place.

Posted by

Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor

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Recent developments in the prevention and treatment of Group B Strep infection

Posted on 24th July 2023 in Medical Negligence

In the final week of Group B Strep Awareness Month 2023 , Associate & Solicitor Kate Stone looks at the recent developments in the prevention and treatment of Group B Strep infection.

Posted by

Kate Stone

Associate & Solicitor

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Statutory Legacy Sum Set to Be Raised Later This Month

Posted on 20th July 2023 in Probate & Wills

According to the UK Government, a new Statutory Legacy of £322,000 has been set through a Statutory Instrument. This fixed net sum will come into effect on 26th July 2023.

Posted by

Sasha Brennan

Solicitor

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Hybrid Working: Is There Now a Legal Right to Work From Home?

Posted on 18th July 2023 in Employment

The concept of working from home has gained significant traction in recent years, especially with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted by

Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor

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Q&A with GBSS Trustee Stuart Bramley

Posted on 17th July 2023 in Medical Negligence

In the third week of Group B Strep Awareness Month 2023 we hear from Trustee of Group B Strep Support, Stuart Bramley, about his experience as a trustee.

Posted by

Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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Nutrient Neutrality Rules and the Implications for Planning Decisions

Posted on 13th July 2023 in Planning and Licensing

On 30th June the High Court handed down its judgment dismissing the claim brought by developer, CG Fry Limited, challenging a planning inspector’s refusal to discharge conditions because an appropriate assessment under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (“The Habitats Regulations”) had not been carried out. 

Posted by

Kelly Burns

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Capacity issues and Divorce

Posted on 13th July 2023 in Family Law

People are living longer and as a result in the number of older couples divorcing is increasing. The trend of older couples divorcing is giving rise to capacity issues within the legal system.

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Divorce in Later Life

Posted on 11th July 2023 in Family Law

Improved quality of life and life expectancy has increased the number of couples divorcing in later life, particularly over age 65, often referred to as “silver separators”.

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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GBS Awareness Month FAQs

Posted on 10th July 2023 in Medical Negligence

In the second week of Group B Strep Awareness month we take a look at six FAQ's regarding the bacteria, from what is GBS to what it could mean for your baby.

Posted by

Simon Mansfield

Partner and Solicitor

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Helena and Tamsin discuss what it is like for Ava living with a subtle brain injury

Posted on 30th June 2023 in Medical Negligence

During The Grand Appeal’s Wallace and Gromit Wrong Trousers day, Helena and Tamsin discuss what it is like for Ava living with a subtle brain injury

Posted by

Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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The importance of concluding your case

Posted on 22nd June 2023 in Family Law

When you are divorcing there may be reasons why you would prefer not to fully conclude your case. However, it is important to be aware that not doing so could lead to further issues in the future.

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Amendments to Awaabs Law 2023

Posted on 22nd June 2023 in Affordable Housing

Whilst there have been many amendments to the Social Housing Bill 2023, a legislation of key interest is Awaabs Law.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor