by Sarah Bott | Aug 25, 2021 | Free Advice, Property
Japanese Knotweed has been back in the media lately. An invasive plant notoriously difficult to get rid of. It was originally introduced into the UK by the Victorians as an ornamental plant. It was then used to strengthen structures such as railway embankments and...
by Sarah Bott | Jul 30, 2021 | Dog Law, Free Advice, Legal
The Royal Mail has won a High Court appeal after the owner of a “boxer-type” dog which bit a postman’s finger as he pushed mail through a letterbox was cleared of committing a crime. Mr Watson was accused of being the owner of a dog which was...
by Sarah Bott | Jun 2, 2021 | Family Law, Free Advice, Wills
Moving in with your partner or buying a house together, when you are not yet married needs a little extra thought before proceeding. From a legal point of view, there are a few things to consider: Ownership If the house is not in your name, you are at risk if your...
by Sarah Bott | May 17, 2021 | Employment Law, Free Advice
For the first time in seven years, work-life balance has trumped salary as the main thing prospective employees look for in a job. Research by Randstad revealed that 65% of workers ranked it as the most important consideration when looking for a new role. The way we...
by Sarah Bott | May 10, 2021 | Employment Law, Free Advice, Legal, Uncategorized
Amidst the doom and gloom of the enforced lockdown due to COVID, there were also many heartening stories of new businesses being founded. Many of these businesses were started by friends, or maybe an existing business had to reinvent itself in order to survive. In...
by Sarah Bott | Apr 28, 2021 | Employment Law, Free Advice, Property
During the lockdown period, thousands of people took the opportunity to repair and upgrade their homes. Often, tradespeople were employed to carry out these works. However, what happens if you engage the services of a seemingly reputable tradesman and things do not...
