The Brexit furore still doesn’t look like abating any time soon. However, HM Revenue & Customs have taken steps to alleviate any fears their “customers” may have that tax changes will be following close on the heels of the...
The Partners and Staff of Chattertons have reason to celebrate with the appointment of a new Partner at the Boston office coinciding with the opening of a refurbished reception and the introduction of a completely new brand for the firm. Solicitor, Alex...
Chattertons supports the current CAN THE SPAM Campaign run by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). At some time, we will all have received a phone call or text trying to persuade us to claim compensation for an injury, often when we are not...
Chattertons’ Employment Law specialists Manisha Chauhan and Danielle Lister consider the impact of the historical Brexit vote on Employment law and workers’ rights. The Brexit campaign has been the talk of the country for some time now, with a...
House of Commons Justice Committee finds that Tribunal fees have had a significant and unacceptable impact on access to justice The House of Commons Justice Committee has completed its eagerly awaited inquiry into the impact of Employment Tribunal fees,...
We know that the British weather is an unpredictable thing. The same could be said for getting paid for the hard work you do. But what can you do to help to ensure you receive payment of your invoices? As soon as the sun is out, the work comes in. Do you...
The Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) Regulations, commonly known as ‘TUPE’ is a frustratingly complex area. We have analysed a recent case which has provided some clarification in the law. The TUPE Regulations protect and...
The starting point when looking at estate planning where agricultural land is concerned is to look at the current set up of the farming partnership and various pieces of land. More often than not with agricultural land it is not certain who owns the land, or...
The Chattertons Construction & Property sector team reports a 10% increase on the average house price in England over the previous year. The average house price now stands at £280k, however the figures include Greater London which has seen the...
Businesses in the UK do not have an automatic right to hire non-EU workers. The right to recruit internationally is regulated by UK Immigration legislation. As a result of this ‘red-tape’, there is no immediate incentive for businesses to...
The European Cup 2016 is set to take place between Friday 10 June and Sunday 10 July. Many of the games, including one between England and Wales, are being played during the working day. Large sporting events can often throw up a number of...
Dementia is caused by a number of diseases that affect the brain. There are several different types of dementia, the most common of which is Alzheimers. Different types of dementia affect the brain in different ways and at different rates and an...