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Recruiters & the Fair Work Agency – What you need to know

July 13,2026

The Fair Work Agency went live on 7th April 2026. What is it? It incorporates & replaces the following bodies: The Employment Agencies Standards (EAS) The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) The Office of the Director of Labour Market Enforcement (DLME) What will it do? Its ultimate aim is to protect workers and ensure... Read more »

Can an executor be removed for conflict of interest?

July 9,2026

Concerns about an executor’s conflict of interest can be a significant source of uncertainty during the administration of an estate. Where an executor has a personal interest in the outcome of the estate administration or stands to benefit from decisions they are required to make, beneficiaries and co-executors may question whether the estate is being... Read more »

Challenging a Will for Lack of Capacity? What Executors Need to Know to Defend It

July 2,2026

If you are an executor facing a challenge to the validity of a will – whether through the discovery of a caveat or allegations that the deceased lacked testamentary capacity – the first question is usually simple: does the evidence support the will? Disappointed beneficiaries often focus heavily on medical evidence. They point to dementia,... Read more »

Can an Adult Child Make an Inheritance Act Claim?

June 1,2026

One of the most common questions people ask is whether an adult child can challenge a parent’s will after being excluded from their estate or left significantly less than expected. Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, adult children can bring claims for reasonable financial provision from an estate. However, these claims... Read more »

Thinking of selling your rental property?

May 14,2026

A smooth sale starts with good preparation The private rental sector is going through a period of significant change. With the Renters’ Rights Act bringing in new rules for landlords, many property owners are taking the opportunity to step back and review their portfolios. For some, the answer may be to continue letting, but with... Read more »

Is your recruitment business legally fit and healthy?

May 11,2026

Running a recruitment business means keeping a lot of plates spinning. You are looking after clients, candidates, placements, consultants, payroll, terms, contracts, compliance and all the day-to-day issues that come with running a busy recruitment company. With so much going on, it is completely understandable that some of the legal foundations of the business may... Read more »

Work for yourself without being alone

May 1,2026

Working from home has become the new normal, at least for the moment. There is no need for me to rehearse the benefits, we all know what they are. That said, working from home is not for everyone, and nor should it be. In my ideal world, where & when you work would be up... Read more »

How to evaluate the cost of long term care

March 31,2026

Planning long‑term care is one of those life moments that blends emotion with practicality. You want the best for the person needing care, but you also need clarity on the cost, availability of support, and how to make financially sustainable decisions. With care fees rising and funding rules often feeling like a maze, taking a... Read more »

Practical Steps Recruitment Businesses Should Take Now (Because it’s April!)

March 26,2026

The Finance Act 2026 shifts payroll tax risk up the chain and the most effective response is practical, not theoretical. Below is a workable action list to help reduce your exposure. 1) Audit your labour supply chain You must know who is paying your workers, on what basis, and which umbrella companies are being used.... Read more »

A shake up of the leasehold system

March 23,2026

Commonhold Property Ownership Historically there have been two legal estates in land (a legal measure of someone’s interest in land), freehold ownership and leasehold ownership. Freehold is for an unlimited duration and leasehold is for a set term of years. Commonhold is a newer type of ownership and is a form of freehold property ownership... Read more »