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We all remember the magical excitement of Christmas from our childhood, and as adults, we strive to recreate this for our children. However, the reality can sometimes be very different,…
We all remember the magical excitement of Christmas from our childhood, and as adults, we strive to recreate this for our children. However, the reality can sometimes be very different,…
Sometimes as a mediator I feel I possess the Midas touch, pulling family disputes from the brink of failure, whilst at other times I seem to be overwhelmed by the…
One of the joys of my job is child consultation. We see many children throughout the year at the request of their parents and the experience for both children and…
Laceys has had another successful year with the Legal 500 rankings providing continued endorsement for our legal expertise in 7 practice areas within the firm; Corporate and Commercial and Commercial…
Thank you to all those who attended the Laceys Golf Day at Parkstone Golf Club, to raise vital funds for Autism Wessex. We were delighted to raise over £500 for…
Who doesn’t love the beginning of a relationship? You spend hours together trying to determine if the other person is suitable for you, learning about their values and you hesitantly…
One of our ground rules for mediation sessions reads: ‘You will not dwell on the past, but instead will focus on future arrangements’. It is useful for client’s to understand…
Legal documents associated with investing in private companies can be complicated. It is imperative that you show your solicitor every document so they can explain complex concepts to ensure you…
You may know already that if a person fails to make reasonable provision for a dependant in their Will a claim may be brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family…
In a decision of great significance to residential landlords, the Court of Appeal has given guidance about the scope of local authority powers in relation to the licence conditions that…
When parties make an oral agreement but fail to record it in writing it can be very difficult, or even impossible, for the court to ascertain whether a meeting of…
Angel investing comes with risk but it can lucrative; the key is to do your due diligence. Laceys have established themselves as trusted advisors to local investors and to businesses…
Does time for bringing a contribution claim begin to run when the extent of the remedial works was agreed in principle or when the settlement agreement was formally executed? This…
At Laceys Mediation we acknowledge that many separated couples are facing many challenges in attempting to re-establish their lives as single individuals. Most people in this situation wish to avoid…
For those who have been living under a rock (or a mountain of paperwork) the biggest change to data protection law for decades, the General Data Protection Regulation, comes into…
A commonly found covenant in residential Leases “no pets without consent” should not be ignored. This was highlighted in the recent High Court case of Victory Management v Kuehn when…
It is a sad truth that nothing in this world lasts forever (no matter how well some celebrities seem to age), and contractual relationships are no different. You may be…
Due to the huge interest from our previous 2 seminars, we are holding a further seminar on the up and coming GDPR changes on February 15th at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth, from 8 –…
“Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what you are doing but nobody else does.” Steuart Henderson Britt This may well be…
As of 22 November 2017, first-time buyers completing the purchase of their first home for the value of £300,000 or less will pay no Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). Where…
Kenneth Jordan died in August 2012. He had updated his Will in February 2012 and made his partner, Bernice Elliot, the sole beneficiary of his £2m estate. His daughter from…
Following a 10 year lengthy legal battle, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned a six figure sum awarded to a woman who was left out of her estranged mother’s will after…
The Consumer Code for Home Builders is an industry-led scheme which gives protection and rights to the purchasers of new homes, ensuring that new home buyers are treated fairly and…
A new pre-action protocol for debt claims, “the Protocol”, will be in force from 1 October 2017. It will apply to any business (in limited form, partnerships, sole traders and…
The purpose of without prejudice privilege is to encourage parties to communicate openly without fear that things said in mediation will be used against them in court, however there are…
There has been a case in court (Wells v Devani (2016) EWCA Civ 1106) that highlights the importance of ensuring you have a written contract in place with the seller…
As a child, the first few days of September always brought about mixed emotions. Whilst there was the obvious sadness of another summer holiday coming to an end (a sentiment…
Despite the preparation of a Will being straightforward and relatively inexpensive, nearly two-thirds of the British adult population do not have a Will. Are you one of them? Here are…
Recent statistics show that there was a significant drop of 9% in the number of divorces in 2015 compared with the previous year, and a 34% decline from the last…
The answer unfortunately is NO, as demonstrated in this court case. Rhodri Philipps, the 4th Viscount St Davids, had posted on Facebook “£5,000 for the first person to ‘accidentally’ run…
The demand for short term lets is on the rise thanks to the success of sites such as Airbnb, whose services provide an online platform to allow individuals to rent…
From 4th May 2017, the rights of policyholders to receive payment of their claims within a reasonable time have been strengthened. The Enterprise Act 2016 applies to every insurance policy…
You have your book written, but what next? The world of publishing can be confusing so we hope this brief guide will help you decide what’s best for you. Print-on-Demand…
Inspired by Bournemouth based networking group Open Sauce, the presentation and discussion of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and where the future could lead us was debated. There has been enormous progression…
We hold our hands up that this isn’t the most exciting topic but if you collect personal data then we would recommend you know the following General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as…
Most people shy away from talking about dying, death and bereavement as it is not a comfortable subject, Dying Matters is hosting an Awareness Week this week to try and…
Landlords are being warned to consider the energy efficiency rating of their rented property, as new legislation means that properties that have a low energy efficiency rating may be restricted…
Is your business ready to report on its payment practices? Large businesses are now obliged to start recording their payment practices with a duty to submit this information to the…
The obligations are now in full force, meaning that Companies and employers in the voluntary sector with 250 or more employees will be required to publish information about their business’…
On 7 April 2017 the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in Lejonvarn v Burgess and anor [2017] EWCA Civ 254. This case involved an architect whose good friends and…
Modelling, photography, singing; the Beckhams seem to have done it all – and that’s just the children! “Brand Beckham” is an unstoppable force at the moment, and experts estimated their…
Laceys, alongside Intalent, recruitment & HR specialists, are holding a breakfast seminar on Thursday 30th March at The Hallmark Hotel in Bournemouth from 8.30am, talking on how you can maximise the…
Most leases require a sum to be paid on account of service charges for costs that will be incurred in the future. These are commonly called ‘interim demands’. Unless the…
Gemma Burden, one of our partners who is charge of the Mediation Department, talking with Jonathan Hines from UK Talk Radio on Mediation. Topics she covers include; The aim of mediation in…
Current Board struggling to cope with the responsibilities they have? Trustee departing or served the maximum number of years allowed? Whatever the reason, it can sometimes feel like searching for…
Marketing is crucial to the vast majority of charities. Without building awareness of their cause, they cannot raise funds or carry outs their functions. Yet the Information Commissioner’s Office (the…
Laceys Solicitors and LoveLove films have collaborated to provide a guide of things to watch out for when creating video content. Clearances, permissions and copyright: some of the things to…
Although this is an issue that has been picked up and pretty widely covered in the press it still seems to be one that catches some business owners out. You…
In considering a £2 million claim in respect of allegedly dangerous defects in the cladding of a property in Finsbury Square, London, the High Court has given important guidance on…
A revised adjudication scheme for professional negligence claims has been launched, updating the scheme that was launched in May 2015. The changes have been made with the aim of encouraging…