Employment rights recap: Elite sportswomen and pregnancy – Entitlement to a risk assessment
Employment
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In the UK, pregnant employees are legally entitled to a risk assessment in the workplace to ensure their health and safety, as well as that of their unborn child. This entitlement applies equally to employed elite sportswomen.
Written by
Sarah MacLarty
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Where a business or individual has suffered a loss because of a fraud, our specialist fraud and asset tracing team can assist by securing the assets and pursuing a claim in the civil courts.
With court typically being the last resort to resolve any disputes, we have outlined several of the diverse out of court options, including the introduction of our one couple, one lawyer option to make this sensitive and emotional time as straightforward as possible.
Written by
Clare Webb
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The UK’s social housing sector is carefully regulated by multiple bodies with the aim of ensuring adherence to the necessary high standards that have been put in place through legislation.
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We have seven offices across the UK including our brand new, state-of-the-art Bristol office located at Assembly Building C. Find out more about working at our Bristol office.
A bombshell for beneficiaries: Mis-sold shared appreciation mortgages
Financial services litigation
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With probate solicitors finding themselves dealing with increased cases involving complex shared appreciation mortgages, specialist financial services litigation lawyer Laura Robinson, explores the advice clients should be given.
Written by
Laura Robinson (née Hazell)
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Are nuptial agreements a good idea for a Christmas engagement?
Family law
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The festive season offers a beautiful backdrop for a romantic engagement. However, for business owners and those with significant assets, it may be wise to consider the inclusion of a pre or post-nuptial agreement before proposing.
Written by
Chris Longbottom
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Christmas being ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ can weigh heavily on parents who have to make difficult decisions about how to divide their children’s time between both parents, and wider family, over Christmas.
Considerations for separated parents when travelling with children this summer
Family law
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With Summer just around the corner, expert family lawyer Chris Longbottom is reminding separated parents who are planning to spend time abroad, that there may be extra hurdles to overcome to ensure that travel plans with children go smoothly.
Written by
Chris Longbottom
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