Steven Judge is a Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution Department and can be contacted on 01323 434416 or sj@stephenrimmer.com Advice for commercial landlords and tenants during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every industry in the UK, with many businesses experiencing a severe strain on their cashflow as a…
Ben Bradshaw is a Solicitor in the Family Law Department and can be contacted on 01323 434415 or bbr@stephenrimmer.com Non-payment of child maintenance: What happens if a parent doesn’t pay? Under a child maintenance arrangement, child maintenance is usually paid by the parent who does not have day-to-day care of the child or does not…
Grant Sanders is a Partner and Practice Manager and can be contacted on 01323 644222 or gs@stepherimmer.com Homeworking and the importance of cybersecurity risk management Having staff working remotely has presented significant challenges for many businesses, but one of the most difficult to address is the increased cybersecurity risk. As many companies did not have…
Andrew Morgan is a Partner in the Private Client Department and can be contacted on 01323 434414 or am@stephenrimmer.com Inheritance tax threshold frozen until 2026 – but why is IHT planning still important? If you intend to leave savings, property or other assets to family or friends after you die, you need to consider inheritance…
Andrew Morgan is a Partner in the Wills Department and can be contacted on 01323 434414 or am@stephenrimmer.com Kick the frivolity and take the higher road over inheritance Inheritance disputes may have risen in response to soaring property prices, second marriages and blended families, with relatives more likely to feel they are missing out, but…
Steven Judge is a Partner and Head of the Employment Department and can be contacted on 01323 434416 or sj@stephenrimmer.com When bullying or racism is involved, seniority and titles do not confer special protection Bullying or racism may seem the fate of the underdog, but recent headlines have shown how it may affect anyone at…
Steven Judge is a Partner and Head of the Employment Department and can be contacted on 01323 434416 or sj@stephenrimmer.com Caring responsibilities, furlough and discrimination: Your rights explained The rules concerning furlough, schools and workplace restrictions continue to change frequently, and it can be difficult for both employers and employees to keep up. However, if…
Andrew Morgan is a Partner in the Private Client Department and can be contacted on 01323 434414 or am@stephenrimmer.com Why cohabiting couples must consider estate planning Millions of couples across the UK are choosing to forego marriage and live as cohabitees. However, without proper estate planning, they could be putting their finances at risk. Unlike…
Steven Judge is a Partner and Head of the Employment Law Department and can be contacted on 01323 434416 or sj@stephenrimmer.com Your rights in disciplinary and grievance procedures during coronavirus While many workplaces continue to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, employment law and the Acas Code of Practice concerning disciplinary and grievance procedures still…