As Ramadan is underway, many workplaces in the UK and beyond have employees who are fasting from sunrise to sunset. For employers it is important to extend flexibility during this period for their Muslim employees. It is imperative that employers foster an...
Chattertons is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed McFarlane as Partner and Solicitor Advocate (Civil) in its Stamford office, strengthening the firm’s Employment Law team. Ed brings over 20 years of experience representing clients in...
Employment law is not just a set of rules; it is also shaped by the real-life experiences of individuals who challenge decisions they believe are unfair. One striking example is the case of Sanju Pal v Accenture (UK) Ltd. What began as an unfair dismissal...
'Zero-Hour workers reach a record high ahead of crackdown' the BBC tells us. The number of zero-hour workers in December 2025 was 1.23 million, which might be partly due to seasonal work in retail and hospitality. The 'crackdown' that the...
At Chattertons our Family Lawyer Solicitors are here to help families in every way we can. We are dedicated to finding the best outcomes for our clients. This includes, not only assisting with untangling the difficulties which arise on relationship...
Chattertons’ is delighted to announce the appointment of Rebecca Sneath as Tax Manager, further strengthening the firm’s ability to provide fully integrated, in-house tax expertise alongside its legal and financial services. Rebecca is a...
Chattertons is pleased to announce the appointment of Sophie McGowan as Clinical Negligence Partner, based at the firm’s Stamford office. Sophie joins the highly regarded Clinical Negligence team, co-led by Ben Ellis and Michael Pace, which is...
A recent decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal has shown the perils of settling claims with too wide terms, which left a Claimant unable to pursue a claim against a school which had allegedly not employed her because she had been a whistleblower. The...
As the UK marks National Conveyancing Month in March, it is a timely opportunity to highlight the vital role conveyancers play in buying and selling property. Purchasing or selling a home in England and Wales involves far more than agreeing on a price and...
Even a carefully drafted will does not always bring matters to an end. The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 allows certain people to apply to the court for financial provision if a will or the intestacy rules fail to make...
When someone can no longer make decisions for themselves and has not put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, the Court of Protection can step in. Applications to the Court of Protection allow decisions to be made about a person’s finances,...