Joseph Richardson is a Partner and Head of the Private Client Department and can be contacted on 01323 434414 or jr@stephenrimmer.com Could Lasting Power of Attorneys go digital? A more straightforward digital system to set up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) could come into play, but experts say that it is vital that sufficient…
Mark Poulton is a Partner and the Head of the Corporate Department and can be contacted on 01323 434420 or mp@stephenrimmer.com Companies House rejects 800 company names: Guide to naming your business When it comes to starting a business, one of the most challenging but interesting tasks you must carry out is finding the right…
With pupils having made their return to school this month, and many coronavirus restrictions now lifted, we understand that both parents and pupils will have questions about what to expect. In this article, we look at the rules around wearing masks, self-isolating and testing in relation to school pupils. Will children need to self-isolate if…
Masayo Crumbie is a Chartered Legal Executive in the Private Client Department and can be contacted on 01323 434414 or mc@stephenrimmer.com Leaving gifts to charity in your will The International Day of Charity took place on 5 September, but did you know that one of the best ways to support a charity is to leave…
Ben Bradshaw is a Solicitor in the Family Law Department and can be contacted on 01323 434415 or bbr@stephenrimmer.com Do grandparents have a right to contact with their grandchildren? When a couple makes the decision to divorce, the breakdown of the relationship can have far-reaching consequences. Unfortunately, grandparents of any children of the relationship can…
Steven Judge is a Partner and Head of the Employment Department and can be contacted on 01323 434416 or sj@stephenrimmer.com The fifth SEISS grant: what you need to know If you are self-employed, you may be aware of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant. Applications for the fifth (and final) grant are currently open…
Lydia Wawiye is a Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution Department and can be contacted on 01323 434416 or lwa@stephenrimmer.com Hope for holidaymakers when things go wrong The dream of a tropical paradise became a nightmare, and a long-running legal battle, for one holidaymaker after she was subjected to a violent assault by a member of…
Steven Judge is a Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution Department and can be contacted on 01323 434416 or sj@stephenrimmer.com Getting to the root of the problem in a neighbour dispute Householders spending more time at home and in their gardens during the Covid-19 pandemic is fuelling a rise in boundary disputes as infrequent…
Mala Miah is a Solicitor in the Criminal Defence Department and can be contacted on 01323 644222 or mm@stephenrimmer.com Where can you Legally use Electric Scooters, Micro Bikes, and Quad Bikes? With the UK experiencing great summer weather, many people want to use this opportunity to get outside in new and exciting ways. If you…