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In the realm of employment, the probationary period serves as a crucial phase for both employers and employees. This article explores the significance of probationary periods, the flexibility they offer...

Sport has recently made headlines for the wrong reasons, with examples of participant misconduct becoming increasingly prevalent. Manchester City is charged with a breach of FA Rule E20.1 (failing to...

It is estimated that annually, approximately 1,750 individuals lose their lives in road collisions across the UK, leaving an immense void in the lives of their loved ones. The impact...

What is Mediation? Mediation is an essential aspect of resolving complex disputes and achieving mutually beneficial solutions in various legal sectors and is a core element of Hansells’ Dispute Resolution...

Talk Money Week, an annual campaign dedicated to promoting financial awareness and education, serves as an excellent opportunity to address a critical aspect of personal finance: the necessity of organising...

The Role of Hansells Solicitors in Equity Release: Ensuring Client Understanding and Compliance Introduction At Hansells Solicitors, we’re proud to announce a significant milestone—our recent appointment as a member of...

Stamp Duty is due to go back up – Make the most of it now to maximise your savings; in this article, we will explore the impending return to higher...

Discover the corporate confidentiality lessons learned from recent UK bank CEO resignations and safeguard your company with essential strategies to fortify corporate confidentiality in our latest article. Earlier this year...

A Closer Look at How Personalised Expertise and Support Elevate Your Home Buying or Selling Experience. When it comes to selling or buying a house, the choice between using a...

One of the biggest drains on time resources and productivity for business owners can be the energy expended in tackling employee disputes, spurious claims is damaging to businesses. Thankfully we’ve...

Facing a disciplinary hearing for bringing the game into disrepute can be a challenging situation. Based on my experience from Chairing and sitting on Disciplinary Panels to representing participants who...

Bankruptcy can have a significant impact on insurance policies in the United Kingdom, affecting both existing coverage and the ability to secure new policies. Understanding these implications and navigating the...

A power of attorney is a legal document that appoints a chosen individual or individuals, usually a friend, family member, or a professional, to be able to make decisions on...

According to a recent report from The National Will Register, it is estimated that only 44% of UK adults have made a will. A will is a written document whereby...

In this article [a three-minute read] we take a poolside dip into the best practices associated with managing holiday absence. With the sun finally arriving and temperatures rising thoughts will...

Discover our eight top tips to manage A.I. in the workplace. In this article, (a five-minute read) we cover the important and topical subject of artificial intelligence, A.I., and outline...

For many First Time Buyers, purchasing a home may seem daunting and there are some parts of the process which we are often asked about. One of these is:- “How...

The DP World Tour has made a statement summarising the findings made that: Keith Pelley, the DP World Tour’s Chief Executive, “acted entirely reasonably in refusing releases.” The relevant regulations...

First, there was Brexit. Then Covid. Then there was (and is) the war in Ukraine. Life has had its fair share of challenges over the last three years and so...

Just recently, I’ve had cause to reflect on what has been a very challenging few years for business owners; it’s probably no surprise that the R-words of restructuring, redundancy and...

The Pandemic is the challenge that keeps giving, and one of the most worrying trends for employers is the lack of available candidates to fill vacancies. Whether you’re running a...

National Conveyancing Week is a brand-new initiative by property lawyers to improve the experience of home movers and professionals involved in the home moving process. National Conveyancing Week has been...

The famous saying continues, “get out of the kitchen“, but with no immediate halting of climate change, you could find that it won’t just be Chefs who struggle with temperature...

Why It Might Be a Good time to Implement a “Right to Disconnect” Policy In this article we explore the growing trend toward establishing legislation to formally permit staff from...

Tribunal awards Basic Award £17,130 Compensatory Award £93,878 A Weeks Pay £571 National minimum wage section National living wage £9.50 Adult rate £9.18 Development rate £6.83 Young workers rate £4.81...

With the shockwaves still reverberating around the ferry company, we look at the P&O redundancy fiasco and provide a timely reminder of the fair rather than unfair way to manage...

If you need any advice on any family law matter, please contact us and we will be more than happy to discuss your circumstances with a £50.00 plus VAT fixed...

It sounds like the start of a terrible joke but be warned if you’ve not already spoken to your staff regarding the additional bank holiday, it might well be that...

After a great start to the new year, we now find ourselves in Family Mediation Week. Family Mediation Week is a great opportunity to raise awareness of mediation for separating...

Hansells is delighted to announce it has strengthened its teams with seven appointments. Centre Roger Holden, Hansells’ Managing Partner with L to R Sue Lloyd, Keely Dougan, William Cason, Mark...