Mental Health & Wellbeing
This past year has shown, more than ever, how important it is for us to look after our own, and others’, wellbeing. In recognition of this, Laceys has now signed…
This past year has shown, more than ever, how important it is for us to look after our own, and others’, wellbeing. In recognition of this, Laceys has now signed…
It has recently been announced that there will be a delay to the much anticipated no-fault divorce, which will now come into effect on 6 April 2022, instead of this…
When a landlord and tenant try to settle the terms for a new commercial lease, each party will have clear objectives. The landlord wants a secure income stream and confidence…
Once again, the eviction notice periods under section 21 and section 8 have changed. However, for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic swept across the county, this may actually…
While the predicted lockdown baby boom has not materialised and the birth rate is similar to 2020 (down just 0.5%), family caring responsibilities have been more evident in the last…
If your business is expanding, you may have outgrown your current premises. Before you start looking for a new site, it is worth investigating whether you could extend your existing…
A recent court case has re-affirmed that in most cases Mediation notes or a Mediation Summary cannot be used as evidence in court proceedings. The confidentiality of the mediation discussions…
The statutory definitions of the three categories of employment status have long been criticised as being unclear, and over the years a body of case law interpreting these definitions has…
If you have a great idea for developing a piece of unused land, you may find that you need to get control of some neighbouring property to provide access or…
For the majority of people, their most significant asset is the family home. So, it is not surprising that when it comes to dealing with the financial consequences surrounding divorce,…
TRAINING FROM HOME. As the end of my second seat dawns, what strikes me is I have trained entirely from home this time due to Covid19. My partner and I…
Laceys Mediation have signed up to The Ministry of Justice Family Mediation Voucher Scheme which goes live today, 1st April. The scheme provides a contribution of up to £500 to…
One of the most difficult issues that employers face is how best to help an employee on long-term sickness absence or with a chronic health problem. Laceys look into how…
On 22 March, it was being widely reported that the French subsidiary of IKEA was being prosecuted in France. The offences centred around the company allegedly engaging private detectives and…
It has long been thought that requiring an employee to be at or near their place of work during the night was ‘working’ even if the employee was required to…
Laceys’ Head of Employment & HR, Robin Watson spoke to the Wessex Branch of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) on Thursday 11 March. CIPD is the professional…
Following the introduction of civil partnerships in 2005 and same sex marriages in 2014, there has been an increase in families and then relationship breakdown between same sex parents. Finding…
If you are reviewing your commercial property portfolio, you may decide that the time is right to sell some of your property. It goes without saying that you will want…
Giveaways on social media are exceedingly common nowadays, and a great way for influencers and businesses to boost the number of followers they have. Another celebrity however has been found…
The Supreme Court has ruled that Uber drivers are not self-employed and are workers. This means that they are entitled to receive basic employment rights such as minimum wage; holiday…
Mediation is regularly used in family law to assist couples to reach an agreement about their financial separation and any arrangements for children, avoiding the need to go to court….
At Laceys we understand that family law matters can be very emotional and sensitive, which is why we promote a constructive approach to family matters, aiming to minimise hostility and…
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected the way in which we work and socialise, locally, nationally and globally. Over the last year, the government has at times reacted by changing the…
Divorce and separation are confusing and upsetting enough for children, without the additional anxiety of not being able to see Mum or Dad, due to Covid restrictions or safeguarding reasons….
The Family Justice Young People’s Board (FJYPB) are a group of over 50 children and young people aged between 7 and 25 years old who live across England and Wales….
Parenting is hard at the best of times but throw into the mix dealing with a separation during lockdown, making the right decisions can seem impossible and cause long term…
More than any other time of the year, January is a month when families decide to separate. For most, this will be their first experience of separation, and they will…
Today marks the start of Family Mediation Week aimed to raise awareness of mediation and how it can help separating families manage their issues collaboratively and productively. Following is the…
‘If your business is struggling and you lease your premises, it might be tempting to simply hand back the keys and walk away from your lease,’ says Mark Preece, Head…
2020 was a tumultuous year with employers having to respond rapidly to the challenges of the pandemic. Culturally the world has shifted too, with the Black Lives Matter movement bringing…
What if I told you that we have prepared a list of New Year’s resolutions that do not involve dusting off your running shoes, calorie counting or eating nothing but…
If you are coming out of a relationship, whether you were cohabiting, married or in a civil partnership, you may be wondering if you need to formalise that separation? Jonathan…
Most people are aware that there are certain rules which landlords must follow when letting out residential property. What may come as a surprise are the penalties on landlords for…
Bringing up the subject of a prenuptial agreement can be as daunting as popping the question, perhaps more so as it raises the issue that the marriage might not last. …
When serving a notice on a tenant requiring possession of a residential property, does it matter whether the landlord’s name and address are on the notice? Recent case law says…
As the economic impact of the pandemic grows, many commercial landlords are struggling to collect rent and enforce their business tenants’ other lease obligations. While the Government has acted to…
While some people are enjoying working from home, this is not the case for everyone and the negative impacts over several months are taking a toll on some employees. ‘Employers…
With his generous frame and thick mop of blond hair, Boris Johnson might make a passable Father Christmas, were it not for the absence of facial hair, however his announcement…
The Court of Appeal has given a salutary warning to tenants of commercial premises to be careful what you sign when they overruled the High Court in the case of…
If you are contemplating divorce, then you may need to consider whether it would be beneficial to commence proceedings prior to Brexit. This is particularly important if either you or…
Philip Day, Laceys Licensing expert, joined director of the Nationwide Caterers Association, Mark Laurie, to discuss licensing and street trading regulations and how best to navigate these barriers during Covid…
As I approach just over the half way mark of my first seat in Laceys Private Client team, the stressful process of applying for training contracts seems a lifetime ago…
Once again, our Licensing team have received sole recognition across Dorset in the 2021 Legal 500, an independent endorsement for the excellent service we provide to clients, for its legal…
If you are contemplating getting a divorce then your future financial security is likely to be a key concern, particularly if you gave up or compromised a promising career to…
Laceys have welcomed three new trainee solicitors, Maria Gomez, Alan Stanley and Aisling Scott into the firm, to commence their training contracts. Our three new recruits will have opportunity to…
Leading Dorset solicitors, Laceys, have once again acquired recognition across many of the firms specialist areas, in the 2021 edition of the Legal 500, an independent guide to leading law…
It can be easy to let your guard down once a business relationship has developed. You’ve manoeuvred your way through the negotiation stage, signed the contracts and the partnership is…
Children and technology; it’s a pairing that’s hard to split. In the modern world, it seems that toddlers can text before they can walk and woe betide the parent brave…
A separation will inevitably mean a change in the family dynamic, and you may be concerned about what this will mean for your relationship with your children. New arrangements will…
Many landlords and letting agents had been awaiting the 23rd of August with some anticipation, as this was the date on which the stay on possession proceedings was due to…