As businesses endeavour to come up with alternative ways to preserve the security of employment of their workers, the brutal reality for many organisations is that they will have to resort to implementing large scale redundancies in order to keep their businesses afloat. This blog sets out the law surrounding Read more…
These are uncertain and worrying times, but as Hannah Montague highlights, the disruption to our usually busy lives means there’s no excuse for putting off making a will or Power of Attorney… The ongoing pandemic has prompted many of us to reflect upon our own mortality and the importance of Read more…
The residential conveyancing team at Sheffield’s Taylor&Emmet LLP has seen a dramatic upswing in activity since the property sector was released from lockdown. In the last two weeks of May, the department completed in excess of 120 property sales and purchases for clients who had waited patiently for restrictions Read more…
Following the recent easing of the lockdown restrictions, the conveyancing industry has issued practical guidance on moving home to buyers, sellers and renters. This new guidance can be found here and covers: Things to consider before you move Documents, identity requirements, witnessing and signatures A checklist to prepare for a Read more…
A longstanding member of Sheffield’s family law community is joining local solicitors, Taylor&Emmet LLP, to strengthen the services it offers to city residents. The firm has appointed associate chartered legal executive, Linsey Duggan, to handle a wide range of matters arising from divorce and separation. Linsey worked previously at Sheffield’s Read more…
On the 13th May the government announced restrictions on moving home were to be eased, allowing property transactions to resume. With many of our clients eager to complete their sales, purchases and other property transactions, our team have been working around the clock to get these transactions completed. We are delighted Read more…
Mental Health Awareness Week is a time to focus on our mental health. We have experienced unprecedented changes to the ways we live, communicate and work. For many, the uncertainty of the pandemic will cause considerable anxiety and stress. Even after the lockdown has lifted, working from home will be Read more…
Accidents happen all the time. They happen on the road, whilst walking down the street, and even when singing in the shower at home! Thankfully, most accidents don’t result in any injuries. Sadly, many accident victims are not so lucky. In these situations, it’s only fair that the injured party Read more…
Can an employer dismiss or discipline an employee that refuses to attend work because they believe that it is unsafe to do so because of Coronavirus? Boris Johnson is expected to address the nation on Sunday to set out his “roadmap” to get the UK out of lockdown. One of Read more…
In these challenging and unprecedented times, concern for loved ones has led to an increase in demand for wills. Richard Barlow explains how to put your affairs in order under lockdown… My elderly father doesn’t have a will. Given the risks posed to all of us by coronavirus, I’d like Read more…