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Consumer credit and competition law reforms

Consumer legislation in England and Wales aims to maintain lower prices, produce better products and services and uphold consumer rights. However, this legislation is inadequate at protecting consumers, and reforms are due.

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Don’t be a divorce doughnut!

January is notorious for being the busiest month for spouses looking to instruct a family lawyer.

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Good Divorce Week

Good Divorce Week is an initiative that takes place annually when Resolution campaign on an important issue relating to families. Resolution is a community of professionals committed to assisting clients in resolving family disputes in a constructive and non-confrontational way.

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Buying or selling a home?

RIAA Barker Gillette has a long and dedicated track record in helping individuals and their families buy and sell residential property in central and north London and beyond.

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Costs benefit analysis plays a vital role in family law proceedings

At RIAA Barker Gillette, we conduct a detailed costs benefit analysis during the first meeting with our clients and after that, at regular intervals.

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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) and Tibber Marks Solicitors Merge

London’s West End multi-service law firm RIAA Barker Gillette and North London residential and commercial real estate lawyers Tibber Marks Solicitors have today (1 September 2021) announced that they have merged.

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Mince pies and the minimum wage 

A reminder to employers that seasonal staff must receive the correct pay and holiday entitlements over the festive period. With temporary and irregular-hours workers now a core part of Christmas trading, businesses are urged to double-check minimum wage compliance, holiday accrual, and payslip transparency to avoid costly HMRC scrutiny.

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Shifting the balance: How the leaseholder-landlord relationship has changed

Back in 2017, the Conservative government pledged to ‘Improve consumer choice and fairness in leasehold.’ But making a commitment and delivering on it are two very different things - as Stuart Jacobs explains in this article.

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Menopause awareness month: Legal protections and what employers need to know

October is Menopause Awareness Month, highlighting the transition and the support available for those affected. While there are currently no menopause-specific employment laws, existing protections apply, and the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill is expected to introduce clearer obligations for employers.

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DIY probate in England – understanding the risks

In England and Wales, probate is the procedure by which the deceased’s will is proven in court and the executors are given authority to distribute the estate. If there is no will, a similar process applies through “letters of administration”.

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What happens if there’s no will?

Someone passing away without a valid will is more common than you might expect. When this happens in England, the person is said to have died intestate, and it means the law steps in to decide what happens to their estate.

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Upward-only rent reviews to be banned in new commercial leases

The government has announced a significant reform to commercial property law in England and Wales. As part of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, upward-only rent review clauses will be banned in new commercial leases, marking a substantial shift in landlord–tenant dynamics.

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