Unless you are, always have been and always intend to be, a sole trader whose business will close down when you are unable to carry it on (or simply lose enthusiasm for it), you will want to plan to sell it to someone else. Planning like that should begin many years ahead but what we are […]
Latest Legal Advice & News From Mason Bullock Solicitors
Can I Claim Back My Solicitor’s Fees if I Win My Case?
One of the most important issues you need to consider when using a litigation solicitor is the likely cost and whether you will be able to recover your costs if your case is successful. There are a number of rules and principles that govern the recovery of legal costs. I’ve set out below some of the […]
The Right to Request Flexible Working – Our Employment Solicitors Give the Lowdown
You may have read in the press about the new family friendly rights being introduced to enable employees to work more flexibly. What is all this about and how does it affect you? Our employment solicitor, Andrew Crisp, explains. Background Since 2003, employees with responsibilities for children or vulnerable adults have been allowed to request flexible […]
Set Aside a Default Judgment: What to Do If You Missed a Claim
Have you discovered an unexpected default judgment on your credit file? A default judgment is often issued against a defendant without their knowledge, but it can be set aside. If you’ve recently found out about a default judgment you weren’t previously aware of, this article will tell you what you need to do to have […]
How to Dismiss Someone for Misconduct – An Employment Solicitor Explains
As an employment solicitor, I’ve noticed that employers tend to go to one of two extremes when responding to an employee’s misconduct. On the one hand, some employers fly off the handle and sack the offending employee on the spot. Meanwhile other employers are so afraid of being taken to an Employment Tribunal that they […]