The recent global cyber-attack wreaked havoc at dozens of NHS trusts and hit thousands of computers in over 150 countries.The NHS trusts that were affected have been criticised for not adding the patch despite warnings from NHS Digital a month ago that they were vulnerable to a possible attack. Security experts say that computers were […]
Late last year we fought a case for a transgender woman who was being discriminated against and harassed by her employer and colleagues. This woman had worked for the company happily for an astounding 23 years, yet despite the rapport and connections that she had built up, things changed frighteningly quickly following her transition.We find […]
A pension feels very personal and the thought of your ex-spouse acquiring a share now and/or in the future can be disturbing. If an agreement cannot be reached between you and your spouse, and there is no pre-nuptial agreement, a sizable pension can lead to a lengthy and protracted court battle. We have experienced a […]
The first working Monday of the year is dubbed Divorce Day by family lawyers, but if you’re in business with your partner, things can get complicated. A divorce is one of those things you don’t anticipate, plan or want to be party to. It’s tough to go through, especially when children are involved, but throw […]
Have you secured your ‘business pre-nup’? Read here how to protect your business should the worse happen when you are in business with your spouse… It is proven that divorce enquiries in the UK jump in January, rising by as much as 300 per cent. With January 2017 upon us, divorce lawyers up and down […]
Karen Holden of A City Law Firm shares her views It is often debated whether women can ‘have it all’ and I truly believe we can. There is nothing stopping us climbing the career ladder whilst being doting parents, providing you are willing to work hard and sacrifice. I started my own legal practice after […]
A Single Father’s Journey: The Trilogy The Family Courts have recently had to grapple with the particularly thorny issue of a single man seeking a Parental Order for a child born through surrogacy. Under the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act 2008 (HFEA), S54(1) and (2), only a couple who are married, civil partners or in […]
A City Law Firm – Awarded ‘Innovative Law Firm of 2016 London’ We pride ourselves on being the ‘leading entrepreneur law firm in the City of London’, offering our clients alternative options, out the box ideas as well as traditionally sound legal advice. What does 2016/2017 hold for you and your business? I am not […]
My partner took out a loan so I could buy a motorbike – now she’s told me to pay her back in full or hand over the bike, what are my options? By Rebecca Rutt for thisismoney.co.uk Two years ago my partner took out a loan so I could use the money to buy a […]
There are many people who will refer you to companies and accountants that can take in your investment, but these agents often take a referral free for doing so, but make no real attempt to check whether that company is able to perform the immigration processes you require or that it is sustainable for the […]
Franchising is a popular way of quickly growing a business and sharing the successful blueprint of a good product, service or idea. If you have a strong business brand which is suited for development as a franchise model i.e. it is a profitable business that has a proven track record and a broad appeal that can be replicated, finding franchisees may […]
You work hard to start your own company and invest time and effort into making it work, only to have problems either with fellow colleagues or, more personally, at home. So how do you protect your assets when either starting a business with other people or in the unfortunate breakdown of a marriage? Business Start-up […]
Google has become so renowned and ingrained in our daily lives that it’s the first thing that pops into your head when you want to know the answer to almost anything. “Google it” has become an in-built reaction to being asked a question you don’t know the answer to. Why then, would this tech giant choose to change their […]
You have a great concept or product, funding and perhaps a friend, relative or colleague that wants to join forces with you. The key to any successful business is good advice, support and above all appreciate the risks, liabilities involved and how you come out on top to fight another day if it all goes […]
We can meet you immediately & honour costs offered by your employer. Professional, proactive and experienced in negotiating settlement agreement terms. What is a Settlement Agreement formally known as a Compromise Agreement? A ‘Settlement agreement’ is a legally binding agreement which is considered a mutual contract between the employer and employee. It is provided in lieu of […]
Free 30 minute consultation and fixed – discounted fees for your first year. Start Up Business Advice Comprehensive legal advice for Business Start-ups in clear language by someone who understands – we offer a bespoke service , with discounted fixed fees, to cover all your legal needs in starting a business We know starting up […]
The Civil Partnership Act 2004 and Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2015 updated the law to provide equality to couples in a same sex relationship. However, while the same legal rights and protection have been afford to same sex couples, similarly the English courts have confirmed that their assets should also be divided using exactly the […]