This article sets out the position relating to pre-nuptial agreements and how they are viewed by the courts on divorce. If you have any questions please contact Holly Berner (hb@woodfords.co.uk) or Rajan Berry (rb@woodfords.co.uk) Summary of the Law upon a financial order claim […]
What is mediation? Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution. In mediation, the parties are assisted by a mediator to examine the dispute between them and to explore settlement options, with a view to coming to a negotiated settlement. The process is voluntary, confidential and without prejudice. The mediator does not give any opinion [...]
Conflict is a fact of life. Although conflict itself is not always a bad thing, and is sometimes necessary, if not managed properly, disputes can be a substantial drain on a business or individual’s resources and time, and a source of stress to those involved. We are experienced in handling a range of disputes for [...]
A company has been recently fined £180,000 for failing to keep customers’ personal information secure. The fine illustrates, once again, the importance for businesses of being aware of their obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998. […]
This article endeavours to explain what a service charge is, when consultation is required, the penalties for failing to comply with consultation requirements and the time limits for making service charge demands. […]
The key issues a business should consider before providing a reference for an employee or former employee. […]
The process of company administration and what administration means for a creditor business. […]
The First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) has held that two directors were not directly liable for income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) that their insolvent employer failed to pay to HMRC because the tax and NICs had been “deducted” for PAYE purposes. […]
Practical issues that a tenant should consider when exercising a break clause in a commercial lease. […]
Several changes to planning law came into force on 6 April 2014. The changes introduce the following new permitted development rights for change of use: […]