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Employee fired after sauna sleepover: Tribunal rules dismissal unfair

A recent decision of the Employment Tribunal highlights that employers must understand and consider whether an employee’s conduct may be…
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Careers
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Demystifying the Training Contract Process for Trainee Solicitors

Embarking on a legal career is an exciting journey, but the path to qualification can feel overwhelming and complex—especially when…
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Child Law
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Back-to-School and Separation: Starting Divorce Proceedings in the UK

The end of summer often brings reflection. For some couples, the holidays have highlighted long-standing issues, and the decision to…
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Employment
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Fired over text: WhatsApp with that?

Being fired is rarely a pleasant experience, but being dismissed via WhatsApp, without warning or due process takes it to…
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Commercial Property
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Green Leases: The Next Big Clause

A green lease is any lease that incorporates provisions aimed at improving the environmental performance of a building. These leases…
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Wills, Trusts & Private Wealth
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Ghost Heirs and Stolen Fortune – How the Bona Vacantia List became a fraudster’s playground

One month ago, the Bona Vacantia Division of the Government Legal Department made the decision to temporarily remove the Unclaimed…
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Careers
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From Trainee to Commercial Solicitor: My Legal Journey as a Trainee Solicitor

Life as a trainee solicitor is anything but predictable – and that’s exactly what makes it so rewarding. Each seat…
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Employment
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You snooze, you…win? How falling asleep on the job led to £20k compensation

In Okoro v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd, the Claimant brought claims for unfair and wrongful dismissal after being dismissed for…
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Careers
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What to Expect at a Herrington Carmichael Trainee Solicitor Assessment Centre

If you’ve been invited to an assessment centre with us at Herrington Carmichael, it means you’ve already stood out. You’re…
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Divorce
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What Happens to Cryptocurrency in a Divorce? An Emerging Asset Class

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Wills, Trusts & Private Wealth
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What happens when a trustee loses mental capacity? Removing or Replacing a Trustee

Of course, it is hoped that a Trustee will be able to carry out their functions without issue for as…
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Property & Construction
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Understanding Commonhold: The proposed new commonhold model for homeownership in England and Wales

The UK property market is on the brink of a major transformation. With the government planning to replace leasehold with…
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