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Back-to-School and Separation: Starting Divorce Proceedings in the UK
The end of summer often brings reflection. For some couples, the holidays have highlighted long-standing issues, and the decision to ...
Fired over text: WhatsApp with that?
Being fired is rarely a pleasant experience, but being dismissed via WhatsApp, without warning or due process takes it to ...
Green Leases: The Next Big Clause
A green lease is any lease that incorporates provisions aimed at improving the environmental performance of a building. These leases ...
Ghost Heirs and Stolen Fortune – How the Bona Vacantia List became a fraudster’s playground
One month ago, the Bona Vacantia Division of the Government Legal Department made the decision to temporarily remove the Unclaimed ...
From Trainee to Commercial Solicitor: My Legal Journey as a Trainee Solicitor
Life as a trainee solicitor is anything but predictable – and that’s exactly what makes it so rewarding. Each seat ...
What to Expect at a Herrington Carmichael Trainee Solicitor Assessment Centre
If you’ve been invited to an assessment centre with us at Herrington Carmichael, it means you’ve already stood out. You’re ...
You snooze, you…win? How falling asleep on the job led to £20k compensation
In Okoro v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd, the Claimant brought claims for unfair and wrongful dismissal after being dismissed for ...
What Happens to Cryptocurrency in a Divorce? An Emerging Asset Class
As seen on Family Law Week. Paul Wild and Alexandra Hawkes explore the emerging world of digital currency, employing their ...
What happens when a trustee loses mental capacity? Removing or Replacing a Trustee
Of course, it is hoped that a Trustee will be able to carry out their functions without issue for as ...
Understanding Commonhold: The proposed new commonhold model for homeownership in England and Wales
The UK property market is on the brink of a major transformation. With the government planning to replace leasehold with ...
What Hiring Managers Look for in Your Solicitor Training Contract Application
While academic achievement is important, we are looking for well-rounded candidates who demonstrate authenticity, commitment and a clear understanding of ...
Is surveillance during sick leave ever justified?
What happens when workplace suspicion overrides medical evidence? In Kerita v BMW (UK) Manufacturing Limited, a disabled factory worker, suffering ...
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Best Law Firms 2024
Herrington Carmichael has once again been named in the Times Best Law Firms. We were first listed in 2023 and have once again made the Best Law Firms list for 2024.
