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Report Into NHS Finds Too Many Baby Deaths Were Avoidable

Posted on 13th September 2018 in Medical Negligence

Each Baby Counts is a national quality improvement programme led by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). Its goal is to reduce the number of babies who die or are left severely disabled as a result of incidents occurring during term labour.

Posted by

Endurance Arthur

Partner and Solicitor

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What Happens When a Parent Wants to Move Away and Take the Children With Them?

Posted on 25th August 2018 in Family Law

These days more and more people are spending time abroad, whether they’re overseas on business, trying to build a new life in a different country, or just taking a long trip.

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Mental Incapacity – Your affairs, your way

Posted on 18th July 2018 in Later Life Planning

Although no one relishes the idea of losing the ability to manage their financial affairs themselves, putting in place the appropriate measures whilst you are still able can save a lot of time and cost further down the line. 

Posted by

Emma McAdam

Solicitor

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Guide to using online images

Posted on 04th July 2018 in Intellectual Property

Using images online without permission is not as prevalent as you might think, purely because the law offers image owners substantial protection against theft, unauthorised use, or copyright infringement.

Posted by

Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor

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Who has right of way to access my property?

Posted on 13th June 2018 in Property Litigation

Easements and rights of way – Get off my land! Who can access your property if you have a footpath or right of way running through it. If you have an easement running through your property, you may be wondering who has access to your land.

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Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor

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Horse dealers warranties

Posted on 11th June 2018 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Dispute Resolution

The term “dealer” could apply to anyone selling even a single horse if they have a horse-related business. They don’t have to be an actual horse dealer in the traditional sense.

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Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor

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Buying a horse via an agent

Posted on 01st June 2018 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Dispute Resolution

The use of agents when buying and selling horses is commonplace.

Posted by

Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor

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GDPR: Implications for Trustees

Posted on 18th April 2018 in Probate & Wills

GDPR represents a tightening up of the obligations owed by trustees and an extension of some of the obligations to those supplying services to trustees, such as solicitors and accountants. It will come into force on 25 May 2018.

Posted by

Gráinne Staunton

Partner & Solicitor

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Confidentiality in Family Proceedings

Posted on 12th April 2018 in Family Law

The general rule in private family proceedings is that they are confidential and therefore the details are not widely available. Often when a higher court judgment is published, the parties’ names are anonymised and this applies to all private family proceedings unless there are significant public policy or public interest reasons to the contrary.

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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What Rights Do You Have to the Family Home When You Get Divorced?

Posted on 25th March 2018 in Family Law

The family home is likely to be the biggest asset within the marriage. Both parties have a right of occupation, even if the property is owned in one party’s sole name. Negotiations will need to take place to determine what will happen to the property. There are a few options available:

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Setting Aside Financial Orders

Posted on 16th March 2018 in Family Law

There are very limited circumstances in which a financial order can be set aside. The power to set aside an order only exists where no error of the court is alleged. In those cases where an error of the court is alleged then an application for permission to appeal should be considered.

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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What will happen to my business on my death?

Posted on 14th March 2018 in Company & Commercial

As a small business owner you don't just need a will, you need to be sure your business will be able to continue even after the worst happens.

Posted by

James Orpin

Partner and Solicitor