Dealing with separation – 5 positive steps to take in the New Year

Posted on 4 January 2021

If you are having to deal with separation this New Year, try not to worry. At Awdry Law we offer a sympathetic ear and a free initial consultation, where we can explore all your options in order to help you find practical solutions.

Even if you have no spouse, children or other dependants you should still make a Will

Posted on 16 December 2020

If you have no spouse, children or other dependants you might think there is little point in making a Will. However, as a High Court case showed, any such assumption would be seriously wrong...

Don’t leave it too late to put your affairs in order – See a Solicitor today

Posted on 23 October 2020

People often talk about putting their affairs in order but then don’t act on it until it is too late.

Buying a business? Always seek legal advice before signing on the dotted line…

Posted on 23 October 2020

Dispensing with professional advice and buying a business on nothing more secure than a handshake can be a recipe for disaster.

Can dismissal without any disciplinary process ever be fair?

Posted on 16 October 2020

Can a dismissal ever be fair if formal disciplinary procedures are dispensed with?

Court urges peace on unmarried couple over family business dispute

Posted on 11 October 2020

Unmarried couples should be under no illusions that they have legal rights equivalent to those who have tied the knot.

Never personally guarantee corporate debts without taking professional advice first

Posted on 4 September 2020

Personally guaranteeing repayment of a company’s debts should not be undertaken lightly or without professional advice as it effectively removes you from the shelter of the corporate veil.

Judge breaks deadlock between unmarried ex-couple with children

Posted on 26 August 2020

When long term relationships between unmarried couples break down, disentangling their property and financial affairs can be challenging, particularly where children are involved.

If you need to select staff for redundancy, we recommend taking professional legal advice first

Posted on 17 July 2020

The process of selecting staff for redundancy is fraught with legal pitfalls and seeking professional advice at the outset can save you from serious financial and reputational damage in the long run.

When does an employee start work? Guideline decision

Posted on 15 July 2020

The requirement that workers must have two years of continuous employment before they can bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim means that the precise date on which they started work can be of critical importance.

Worker or Independent Contractor? European Court of Justice Guidance

Posted on 23 June 2020

The distinction between ‘workers’ and ‘independent contractors’ has been a source of controversy and concern for many firms in recent years...

Acas Offers Winter Guidance to Employers

Posted on 5 February 2020

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has issued guidance for employers to help address workplace issues that are likely to arise during the winter months.

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