Right to request flexible working extended
Flexible working arrangements come in many forms and can relate to the location, hours and time of work. Common examples include working from home, part-time working, flexi-time, compressed hours, job...
Continue ReadingWorld Cup 2014 and the workplace – a guide for employers
From Thursday 12 June until Sunday 13 July 2014 the World Cup is to take place in Brazil. As the opening ceremony is upon us, employers may wish to give some thought as to how they respond to...
Continue ReadingSolving complex property issues
In reality, this type of property transaction is usually fairly straightforward, however, there are a number of much more complicated property transactions that we are more likely to encounter as we...
Continue ReadingCaring for the children – advice for families involved with Social Services
Family law proceedings can be incredibly stressful for everyone involved and it can be easy for parents and guardians to feel intimidated when Social Services become involved. Mark Hawkins, family...
Continue ReadingDividing up your assets for a clean break – what you need to know about divorce and consent orders
When it comes to divorce, there are very few couples who won’t have something that is jointly owned and needs dividing up, whether that is property, a car, savings, shares or claims on a pension...
Continue ReadingLegal advice for start-up businesses
During 2013 more than 500,000 enterprising Britons were on track to start their own business, according to StartUp Britain. However, the day-to-day reality of running your own business can be more...
Continue ReadingA new lease of life for redundant agricultural buildings
On farms up and down the UK there are many old agricultural buildings slowly crumbling away. Once used to house tractors, today’s farmers are now unable to use old barns and outbuildings to store...
Continue ReadingLaw Society accredits Tallents Solicitors to Will and Inheritance Quality Scheme
Tallents Solicitors is delighted to be one of the first UK law firms to be accredited to the Law Society’s new Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS). The scheme provides a best practice...
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