Neil Riley, head of our residential conveyancing team, explains why stretched resources and increased demand are creating industry-wide delays in the property market… Three organisations that represent the conveyancing market came together this week to issue a joint statement concerning the current state of the home buying and selling process. Read more…
With effect from 1 November 2020, the Job Support Scheme (“JSS”) will replace the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“furlough scheme”) which was in place from March 2020. The JSS will remain in place until 30 April 2021. On 22 October 2020, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor, announced further amendments to the JSS Read more…
We are celebrating a record-breaking quarter for conveyancing transactions, as local property sales and purchases continue to soar. Our conveyancing team has experienced an exponential rise in new business through the summer, resulting in more new files being opened than ever before. Over the second quarter of this year, we Read more…
In the current climate, it is no surprise many of us want to put our affairs in order. As Hannah Montague explains, a Lasting Power of Attorney can provide peace of mind when faced with the continuing threat of coronavirus… Are you and your loved ones prepared for ever-tightening government Read more…
We are shaking up our employment law offering to ensure businesses of all sizes can protect against the risks of constantly changing legislation. The team is relaunching its longstanding HR subscription service, T&E Complete, splitting it into three packages to cater for the needs of different types of employers. Businesses, Read more…
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020 came into force on 29 September 2020. The Regulations are complex and set out rules that apply to individuals as well as to employers. In summary, if an individual tests positive for Coronavirus or is told to self-isolate by the Track Read more…
We are happy to announce we have retained our position among the region’s highest-ranking family law specialists in the 2021 edition of The Legal 500. Taylor&Emmet is one of only three recommended in tier one for family law by the definitive industry guide, whilst department head, Michaela Evans, is recognised Read more…
We are welcoming four budding legal eagles who are embarking on their journey to become fully fledged solicitors. Despite the challenges of providing mentoring under coronavirus restrictions, we have committed to supporting the quartet, along with our three existing trainees. Amy Parsons, Natalie Savva, Lucy Carrick and Millie Clamp have Read more…
As summer draws to a close, and the weather gradually becomes colder there is an increased risk to road users and pedestrians. Breakdowns are common during the winter months and road conditions can present several different challenges to road users. Statistics released by the Department for Transport revealed that 29 Read more…
Common employment law misconceptions: So long as you agree in writing that an individual is self-employed, you are free from employment law obligations The question of whether any given individual satisfies the definition of an employee is often the starting point in many employment disputes. It is a common misconception Read more…