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- Part-time worker rights: What counts as less favourable treatment? 23rd September 2026Author: James Leo Date: 23rd September 2026 A recent Supreme Court case involving a private hire driver highlighted how fixed weekly fees can disproportionately burden part-time workers, who end up paying a higher hourly rate than full-time colleagues. The ruling served as a reminder for employers to re-evaluate how company policies impact part-time staff. Part-time […]Patrick Nwafor
- Wilkes named Corporate Law Firm of the Year at Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards 18th September 2026Date: Friday, 18 September 2026 Wilkes won Corporate Law Firm of the Year (Mid-sized) at the Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2026, held last night, Thursday 17 September, at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. The firm had been shortlisted across four categories, including individual recognition for Senior Partner Gareth O’Hara. The win follows a record year for […]Vee Hlomayi
- Could your children lose their inheritance? 18th September 2026Authour: Danielle Keast, Solicitor, Private Client Date: Friday 17 September 2026 What Channel 5’s 22 Kids and Counting can teach us about Wills… Viewers of Channel 5’s 22 Kids and Counting may have seen the recent episode involving Noel Radford, who appears in the programme with his wife Sue and their large family. The episode […]Vee Hlomayi
- What Could Change in the Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures? 15th September 2026Author: Sarah Begley, Associate Solicitor, Employment Published: 15 September 2026 Key takeaways Acas has published a draft new Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures for consultation. The consultation opened on 30 July 2026 and closes at 11:59pm on 23 September 2026. If adopted, the new Code would replace the current one, last revised […]m3agency
- What happens to your Digital Assets when you die 7th September 2026Author: Olivia Meek Date: Monday, 7 September 2026 As more of our lives are lived online, it is becoming increasingly important to consider what will happen to your digital assets after your death. When you die, your executors are responsible for administering your estate, including your digital assets. These may include but are not limited […]Vee Hlomayi
- Wilkes Advises on the Sale of Ventilation & Environmental Supplies Plc to Euston Ventures Group 2nd September 2026Date: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 Wilkes are delighted to have advised the shareholders of Ventilation & Environmental Supplies Plc (“VES“) on the successful sale of the company to Euston Ventures Group. VES is a long-established, leading wholesaler to the heating and ventilation industries, serving customers across the UK. The transaction represents an important turning point […]Vee Hlomayi
- Planning Ahead: Legal Steps to Consider During World Alzheimer’s Month 1st September 2026Author: Sophie Fenn Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026 World Alzheimer’s Month is a timely reminder that dementia is not only a medical and emotional journey. It can also raise important legal questions for individuals and their families. Alzheimer’s disease can gradually affect a person’s memory, communication and decision-making. However, a diagnosis does not automatically mean […]Vee Hlomayi
- Cohabitation Agreements: Why “We’re Not Married” Is Not a Financial Plan 27th August 2026Author: Cathryn Harper-Tedstone Published: 27/08/2026 The Government is considering major changes to cohabitation rights in England and Wales. But the law has not changed yet. For unmarried couples, choosing not to marry should not mean leaving the financial consequences of separation to chance. A recent Times article, headlined “We chose not to marry. New laws […]Patrick Nwafor
- Separated parents and school choices for 2027: what happens if you cannot agree? 20th August 2026Author: Grace Hallam Date: 20/08/2026 Choosing a school can be difficult for any family, but it can become particularly challenging when parents are separated and have different views about where their child should go. Where both parents have parental responsibility, important decisions about a child’s education should be discussed together before a final choice is […]Patrick Nwafor
- An Explainer Guide to the NEC Secondary X Options Contracts 18th August 2026Author: Matt Taylor Published: 18/08/2026 The New Engineering Contract (NEC) is often promoted as a flexible form of contract, capable of being tailored to even the most demanding and complex projects. Unlike the JCT suite and other standard forms, which generally offer separate documents for different procurement routes and risk allocations, the NEC is built […]Patrick Nwafor