Legal Updates

If a child refuses to attend school the Local Authority can impose and enforce an education supervision order (ESO). Children of compulsory school age should receive full time education and Local Authorities (LAs) have a statutory…

The Education and Training 2020 Draft Joint Report prompts us to take a look at the Equality Act 2010. A draft joint report by the European Commission published earlier this month focused on promoting values of equality,…

We showcase our property work for one of our clients operating in the education sector. September is the start of a new school year and this month we take the opportunity to shine the spotlight on…

Pay attention to detail! A Court considers whether an exchange of emails between solicitors inadvertently constituted a settlement agreement.  This case looks at how easy it is to make a simple mistake in writing and the…

It’s a truism that there’s no copyright in an idea, but did you know that a design can be register? Even the design of an ice cream van… Registration means the owner’s rights are protected,…

One of the key recent budget measures was the introduction of an additional nil rate band (ANRB). So how does it work and what does it mean for you?  Emma Thorpe is an Associate Solicitor…

The sun might be shining but what happens when someone builds a wall blocking the summer rays from entering your property? In the case of Scott v Aimiuwu (2015), Mr and Mrs Aimiuwu owned a property…

We look at the issue of parental responsibility over the summer period and the issue of a child’s surname when travelling abroad. Given the summer holidays are soon approaching we are receiving a number of enquires…

Pinney Talfourd’s Family Team looks at Collaborative Law and how this is becoming a real alternative. At the moment there is very little alternative to settling family disputes other than going to court which is slow,…

A recent Court of Appeal Case highlights the importance of making a Will. Promises made on your death bed is not a substitute! The recent Court of Appeal Case of King v The Chiltern Dog Rescue…