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Tips for the blended family this Holiday Season

14 November 2025 The holiday season is fast approaching and with that comes family gatherings, festive outings and holiday travel. It can be a testing time for all involved but for children going between two homes it... READ

Planning for the cost of Care

12 November 2025 As we grow older, many people worry about what might happen if they require long-term nursing or residential care. In Northern Ireland, these costs can be substantial, and families are often unsure about what... READ

Some advice and reminders for employers, with the festive period around the corner

11 November 2025 Did you know that work-related outings and parties are likely to be deemed to be an extension of the workplace for the purposes of equality and employment law, and that employers can be held... READ

Forthcoming ban on “upward-only” rent reviews in England and Wales

A recent government proposal to change landlord and tenant law as it relates to commercial properties in England and Wales has generated strong opposition amongst landlords, not least because of the lack of warning... READ

Do I need an Enduring Power of Attorney?

16 October 2025 Yes, you do, if you want to choose the person best able to deal with your property and affairs on your behalf, if you become no longer capable of dealing with them yourself. An... READ

Protecting your pension on separation

For many couples who find themselves in the unfortunate position of going through a separation, quite often dealing with their assets and in particular their pension is the least of their worries. Understandably people... READ

An Employer’s Guide to Whistleblowing & Protected Disclosures

The Public Interest Disclosure (NI) Order 1998 protects workers from being dismissed or suffering detriment as a result of raising a protected disclosure. The reporting of such disclosures is more commonly known as Whistleblowing.... READ

Employment Tribunal Orders £18,000 Costs After Claimant Amends Medical Report Using AI

13 October 2025 In a recent London employment tribunal decision, an NHS staff member has been ordered to pay £18,000 in legal costs to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust after it was found he had significantly... READ

Commercial Property: Can a landlord include commission in the insurance costs?

08 October 2025 A recent decision in an English High Court action has caused some consternation in commercial landlord circles and has had landlords and tenants alike poring over the fine print of their leases. In most... READ

Annual Review of Employment Law 2025

12 September 2025 We are delighted to announce that our Louise McAloon will be speaking at the Annual Review of Employment Law 2025. Each year this event brings together HR professionals from across Northern Ireland to hear... READ