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In these uncertain times, settlement agreements are still being used by employers to end working relationships with employees and can provide a degree of certainty for parties.  What is a settlement agreement? A settlement… Read More

On Monday 23 March 2020 the Prime Minister announced strict new rules on leaving your home in response to the escalating Covid-19 pandemic. In the days that followed various government ministers stressed that these new rules were not a… Read More

Possession proceedings have come to a grinding halt following the introduction of the Coronavirus Act 2020 (“the Act”). For residential tenancy agreements, the key change is that the Act lengthens the notice period required from 26 March… Read More

With headlines reporting that the UK mortgage market is in ‘lockdown’, it’s understandable you may be concerned about your ongoing or existing mortgage application.Can I still apply for a mortgage? Lenders such as Nationwide are… Read More

Domestic violence charities and government agencies have warned there is likely to be an increase in domestic abuse during the current lockdown. This has already been the case in other countries who have dealt with the coronavirus pandemic… Read More

During the current uncertain and difficult times due to the coronavirus crisis, our Family Law team is here to help and provide clarity.

The government has taken emergency measures to protect renters in what are extraordinary times. Under the urgent new measures landlords will be barred from starting possession claims for three months. Landlords will be prevented from… Read More

We're taking steps to make sure the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients and our employees are protected during the current coronavirus pandemic.  We are continually reviewing government recommendations and adjusting our… Read More

If you are involved in any transaction or legal arrangement with an international element, you will likely need a Notary Public.

From 1st January 2020, septic tank owners were required to replace or upgrade their wastewater system. Regulations contained in the General Binding Rules (introduced in The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales)… Read More

Sister companies Emsleys Solicitors and Emsleys Estate Agents are hosting a ‘pop up swap shop’ throughout the month of December as part of a new eco-friendly business strategy. Over the last few months, Emsleys has been working hard to… Read More

We’re delighted to congratulate Natalie Mousavi​ on graduating with a Distinction in Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Huddersfield. To top it off, Natalie achieved the highest grade in her student cohort.