If you are injured at work due to your employer’s failure to keep you reasonably safe, you should seek legal advice straight away. A livery stables worker who did just that after she was injured by a spooked horse won more than £90,000 in damages. Outline of the Case The experienced equestrian was exercising a…
There is a risk that well-meaning or light-hearted marketing or advertising campaigns inadvertently stray into the realms of discrimination. A brewery fell into that trap when it marketed a cut-price beer only to those who identified as women in a satirical attempt to highlight the gender pay gap. What Happened? A customer issued proceedings against…
With the prospect of becoming a homeowner remaining out of reach for many in England and Wales, more people are choosing to rent rather than purchase a property. But what rights do renters have when it comes to repairs on a property? And what can they do if their landlord decides to increase the cost…
Name: Samantha Pennington Job Title: Practice Manager 1.What is your role at Tayntons? I am a Practice Manager. My role includes overseeing the practice management of the firm on a daily basis including developing and improving policies and procedures. 2. What led you to this career? I wanted to be part of a profession which…
Name: Sarah Morgan Job Title: Legal Secretary 1.What is your role at Tayntons? Legal Secretary in the Private Client/Wills and Probate Department assisting a number of fee earners. 2. How long have you worked at Tayntons? 9 years this year! 3. What led you to this career? At first I wanted a change from my…
Name: Mel Hull Job Title: New Business Manager 1.What is your role at Tayntons? New Business Manager – I deal with all incoming new enquiries as well as managing our conveyancing portal service and the outsourced reception team. 2. How long have you worked at Tayntons? I have worked at Tayntons for 9 years!! 3….
Name: Joanne Thompson Job Title: Partner 1. What is your role at Tayntons? I am a Partner in the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence department. I am responsible for claiming compensation on behalf of people injured in road traffic accidents, accidents at work or in the street. We also deal with claims for compensation for…
What does “common law marriage” mean and is it legally valid? “Common Law Marriage” is likely attributable to the fact that there are common law principles that apply to cohabiting couples. Nevertheless, there continues to be a misconception that a “Common Law Marriage” exists and that it provides the necessary protection for unmarried couples. In…
Road accidents can inflict tragedy on anyone at any time but, if the worst happens, it is the task of specialist lawyers to ensure that fair compensation is paid. In a case on point, the family of a high-flying IT specialist who was fatally injured by a dangerous driver won almost £2 million in damages….
We participated in Solicitors Chat on Twitter answering questions about getting married abroad and what documentation you need to take with you if you are marrying or entering into a civil partnership abroad. Luke Stephens, our Trainee Solicitor in our Matrimonial department, was on hand to provide some much needed guidance. We’ve set out our…
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