Handing over the reins if you can't cope
As life expectancy increases, governments and individuals face new realities that come with improved longevity. Some of the most complex decisions are over finances, particularly for those who lose their independence…
Protected Conversations
In July a new regime of protected conversations was introduced to enable employers and employees to offer and discuss a Settlement Agreement in the knowledge that their conversations cannot be used in any subsequent…
Employee Shareholders
The new status of Employee Shareholder became effective from 1st September 2013. Under the scheme an Employee receives a minimum of £2,000 and a maximum of £50,000 worth of fully paid up shares. When the Employee…
Saving for Children
Parents and grandparents find that putting aside wealth for when children grow up is as powerful a motivation for saving as is providing for their own old age. The financial advantages of placing assets with…
Important Changes to Employment Law
On 29 July 2013 four important changes were introduced: - 1. Fees in the Employment Tribunal; 2. Cap on unfair dismissal compensation; 3. Negotiations leading to Settlement Agreements (Compromise Agreements)…
Wills, do I really need one and where do I start?
Many of us shy away from making a Will, for some it can seem rather a depressing topic and for others they may think that they do not have enough assets to justify making a Will or that, "everything will just go…
Divorce and Assets
On 12 June 2013 The Supreme Court handed down a judgement which both family and corporate lawyers have been anticipating for sometime. In the case of Prest v Petrodel the Court was aksed to consider whether,…
Forced Retirement and Age Discrimination
An important Tribunal Judgment was handed down very recently in Ashford Tribunal. Mr Seldon, a solicitor, was compulsorily retired by his practice from the partnership in 2006 when he was 65. He brought an age discrimination…
Victimisation
A recent case has held that it is possible to victimise an employee under the Equality Act 2010, even after employment. This is a departure from previous case law. The decision was based on interpreting the 2010…
Bankruptcy and Cross-Claims
In a very recent case, the High Court has dismissed a Bankruptcy Order made against a debtor on the grounds that the debtor had cross-claims against the creditor that had a real prospect of success and that the…
