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Wollens Earns Accreditation as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company!
We are delighted to share that Wollens solicitors has been officially accredited as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organisation. Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed over 100 million employees around the...
Do medical staff have to respect a power of attorney?
A health and welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows attorneys to make decisions about medical care, however there may still be some medical decisions which remain outside of their remit.
Can your name predict your future job?
And finally, furniture suppliers Furniture at Work have carried out research using LinkedIn data to determine the most common career for people with certain names in the UK. The results make for interesting reading. According to the research, people with the most...
The perils of banter
Employment tribunal claims based on ‘banter’ are on the rise. It is reported there were 66 claims in 2022. The rise in cases based on ‘banter’ are a reminder that what might be amusing to some can be offensive to others. This leads to a risk of discrimination claims...
Employment non-competes look set to shrink
New legislation is expected to be drafted to set a 3 month limit on non-compete clauses which prevent employees from working for a similar business, or setting up a competing business, within a defined geographical radius and for a defined time. So-called gardening leave and poaching look set to stay unrestricted.
The end of “no-fault” evictions, what does it mean?
There has been recent media attention on the Government’s long standing proposals to bring an end to Section 21 evictions, also known as “no-fault evictions”, in relation to private residential lettings. This has escalated with the recent publication of the first draft of that Bill, known as The Renters (Reform) Bill.
Rachel wins top award !
It is vital for a business to have bespoke terms & conditions drawn up and reviewed by a legal professional
Powering ahead for a greener future !
It is vital for a business to have bespoke terms & conditions drawn up and reviewed by a legal professional
All bets are off!
It is vital for a business to have bespoke terms & conditions drawn up and reviewed by a legal professional
Why your terms and conditions may be letting you down
It is vital for a business to have bespoke terms & conditions drawn up and reviewed by a legal professional
Liability of former commercial tenants and guarantors
Our commercial property solicitors highlight the traps for commercial landlords in the law relating to guarantors and former tenants
Providing for a child with disabilities in your will
To help ensure your child is provided for sufficiently, it is best to seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances and the needs of your child
Jonathan Dickson strengthens Wollens Private Client Team
Wollens are delighted to announce a significant addition to our highly regarded Private Client team with the recent appointment of Jonathan Dickson who joins the team as a partner. With his extensive qualifications and experience, Jonathan brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of taxation, estate planning, and wealth preservation, further enhancing Wollens’ ability to provide comprehensive legal services to wealthy individuals and their families.
Is your commercial property sub-standard?
The minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) regulations have changed with effect from 1 April 2023. A landlord of sub-standard non-domestic private property must not continue to let the property (on or after 1 April 2023), unless either of the following apply: A. ...
Jury service – 5 things you need to know
Anyone on the electoral register aged between 18 and 70 can be called up for jury service at any time. Jurors are generally asked to serve for 10 working days, although this period can be longer. Here are some things that employers should know about jury service:...