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Tourism & Leisure
The tourism and leisure sector is dynamic and vibrant. It is home to a host of diverse businesses from sole traders to SMEs, to multi-national organisations and is a vital part of the UK’s economy.
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Advice & Support in the Vibrant World of Tourism & Leisure
With an estimated value rising to £257 billion by the year 2025, the UK’s tourism industry is one of the nation’s fastest growing sectors. As a result, its significance is growing too - in terms of the economy, further employment prospects and the opportunity for businesses, both new and existing, to expand, launch or diversify.
For tourism and leisure businesses
From advising on the establishment of new developments to purchases of commercial sites, Wilkin Chapman solicitors have a breadth of experience and expertise within the tourism and leisure sector.
We have advised on establishing new developments such as hotel complexes and on the purchase of many commercial sites such as pubs, restaurants and garden centres. When considering refinancing, we have the legal experts in place and excellent contacts with all the local banks.
We also provide a comprehensive service for existing businesses with our HR support and advice line, and help from our experts in employment law, licensing, regulation, debt recovery and disputes.
We also advise many accommodation providers from the independent guest houses to large hotels chains. With our broad range of legal advisers, our service is tailored to suit every client’s need.
Our expertise within the sector
Our knowledgeable team here at Wilkin Chapman immerses itself within the sector. We have made it our business to attract solicitors who are experts in this sector, who know the industry on a professional and personal level and, as a result, understand the issues and can offer holistic solutions for our clients.
Key contacts
Wilkin Chapman act for tourism and leisure businesses ranging from small family concerns to large national companies.
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23 January 2020
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17 January 2020
David Stephens
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15 January 2020
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6 January 2020
Lucy Reding
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6 December 2019
James Lloyd
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29 November 2019
Tom Martin
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8 November 2019
Caroline Fletcher-Shaw
The Christmas present that could cost you an extra £2,500!
7 November 2019
Tom Hickingbottom
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22 October 2019
Jonathan Baker
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14 October 2019
Jonathan Baker
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11 October 2019
Sally Wright
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11 October 2019
Oliver Tasker
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9 October 2019
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24 September 2019
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17 September 2019
Tom Martin
Advisors who promise to look after your cash are the ones you cannot afford to trust!
12 September 2019
Lesley Archer
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12 September 2019
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4 September 2019
Katie Davies
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4 September 2019
Amy Slocombe Smith
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4 September 2019
James Marsden
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4 September 2019
Richard Parnell
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2 September 2019
Jonathan Baker
The trouble with Brexit…but solutions are at hand!
20 August 2019
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16 August 2019
Sarah Elizabeth Kemp
Holiday Parks, Pitch Licence Agreements and Residential Misuse
12 August 2019
Sarah Elizabeth Kemp
Early Conciliation is on the rise, if you are contacted, make sure you seek the correct advice.
29 July 2019
Oliver Tasker
Lincolnshire tourism expert supports bid for new ‘Zone’ status.
26 July 2019
Flora Bennett
Sepsis: spot the early signs and save a life.
24 July 2019
Jonathan Baker
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24 July 2019
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24 July 2019
Adam Ottley
Gifting assets – know the rules!
24 July 2019
Lisa-Jane Howes
Agricultural Tenancy Law changes: if you want your say, act now!
24 July 2019
James Lloyd
Leaving your premises, what are your options?
24 July 2019
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‘No-Fault’ Divorce...
24 July 2019
Lisa Boileau
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19 July 2019
Monika Borek
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15 July 2019
Tom Gibbons
Wrongful births – the sensitive and often distressing cases that enter the legal arena.
11 July 2019
Jonathan Baker
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11 July 2019
Lucy Butterfint
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2 July 2019
Lisa-Jane Howes
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1 July 2019
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14 June 2019
Gino Ballestracci
Government urged to act following #MeToo campaign, but how far will it go asks regional legal expert.
12 June 2019
Tom Martin
Businesses looking to capitalise on the growing offshore sector must take note of existing and new employment law.
3 June 2019
Katie Davies
When the wind blows…
3 June 2019
Amy Slocombe Smith
Succession planning for businesses
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3 June 2019
James Marsden
Enhanced Maternity Pay – is it discriminatory?
30 May 2019
Tom Martin
A trusted employee has posted abusive Facebook messages about your firm: what would you do?
‘Take action’ and raise your own awareness of the impact of brain injuries during national awareness week.
23 May 2019
Jonathan Baker
‘Act now to protect your business and employees’: vital advice to hundreds of SMEs caught up in the British Steel insolvency crisis.
Symptoms of bowel cancer in young people should be more widely recognised: our leading medical negligence lawyer comments on two major studies that reveal some worrying statistics for those under 30 in the UK.
17 May 2019
Jonathan Baker
Free city exhibition and seminar for private landlords is likely to focus on changing Government legislation.
15 May 2019
Joshua Briggs
The right way to employ seasonal staff during the 2019 summer will be outlined at free business breakfast seminar.
13 May 2019
Katie Davies
New Tenancy Regulations Afoot
9 May 2019
James Lloyd
If you are buying a second home, have you budgeted for higher rate stamp duty?
9 May 2019
Laura Hyam
Legal considerations before marriage
Is your wild bird control lawful or are you committing an offence?
29 April 2019
Gino Ballestracci
What is Equity Release and how can you do it safely?
21 April 2019
Caroline Fletcher-Shaw
Ignore existing and new employment law at your peril
18 April 2019
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Diversification: could a new holiday business help to protect your farm’s future?
18 April 2019
Flora Bennett
Changes to Attachment of Earnings and Charging Order process introduced by HMCTS
16 April 2019
Mark Taylor
Private landlords are advised to ‘protect themselves’ as plans are revealed to end short term eviction powers.
15 April 2019
Tom Hickingbottom
New regulatory framework for IVA monitoring
10 April 2019
Mark Taylor
Charging orders - Credit Union Law Lines
10 April 2019
Mark Taylor
Customer profiling
10 April 2019
Mark Taylor
Corporate loans and 2nd charge lending
10 April 2019
Mark Taylor
Update on Pre-action Protocol (PAP) for debt recovery
10 April 2019
Mark Taylor
Warning over ‘’rushing probate’ as Government faces further criticism over its controversial ‘death tax’.
28 March 2019
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Protecting private landlords in wake of ever-changing law
25 March 2019
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Living with insomnia
22 March 2019
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Considerations in pursuit of an injury claim
21 March 2019
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20 March 2019
Tom Gibbons
Farmers’ voices must be heard as Government consults on water management.
20 March 2019
Amy Slocombe Smith
Buyers Beware of Tax Surprises
20 March 2019
Russell Eke
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Civil partnerships extended to heterosexual couples
20 March 2019
Lisa Boileau
Do you need a financial healthcheck?
20 March 2019
Daniel McCloud
Legal actions speak louder than words
20 March 2019
James Lloyd
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18 March 2019
James Kinnaird
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18 March 2019
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22 February 2019
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11 February 2019
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GDPR is here and it applies to you
11 February 2019
Jonathan Goolden
After the military: living with hearing loss
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Walking With The Wounded: supporting vulnerable veterans and a pathway to change
28 January 2019
Louisa Donaghy
Three key pieces of advice from our regional legal experts.
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16 January 2019
Jonathan Goolden
Driving focus on employment law
15 January 2019
Katie Davies
Life after the forces: transitioning from service
14 January 2019
Tom Martin
NHS 10-year plan: priorities and significance
11 January 2019
Jonathan Baker
Ministry of Defence signs £250m contract for RAF Waddington
10 January 2019
James Marsden
Divorce Day: the right way to end your marriage if January 2019 is the time to make a fresh start.
8 January 2019
Lisa Boileau
Meet our military team
2 January 2019
Louisa Donaghy
It’s time to act if you want to retain loyal and valuable EU workers.
20 December 2018
Calum Hanrahan
Returning to civilian life after a military injury
20 December 2018
Tom Martin
Losing a loved one in service
Christmas programmes for military families: part two
14 December 2018
James Marsden
Christmas programmes for military families: part one
12 December 2018
Lucy Reding
The effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
6 December 2018
Liam May
BREXIT – Securing your existing EU workforce
Seminar talks about the future of Lincolnshire's farming sector
The real impact of PTSD
28 November 2018
Louisa Donaghy
The Budget 2018 and Entrepreneurs’ Relief: Making it Personal!
27 November 2018
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First Aid techniques for an emergency
26 November 2018
Tean Butcher
What to do if you’re involved in a road traffic accident
25 November 2018
Mark Robinson
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Winter driving conditions: staying safe on the roads
22 November 2018
Andrew Burnett
Innovations in road safety technology
21 November 2018
Nick Shaw
Know your rights this Black Friday and Cyber Monday
21 November 2018
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Military-related conditions to look out for
20 November 2018
Jonathan Baker
Common causes of motorcycle accidents
Protecting vulnerable road users
19 November 2018
Steve Hennegan
Where to turn: military support, charities and contacts
12 November 2018
Gordon Holt
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9 November 2018
Tean Butcher
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25 October 2018
Louisa Donaghy
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25 October 2018
James Marsden
Are your staff clear on how to deal with incidents of racism among clients or within the workplace?
23 October 2018
Tom Martin
Mandatory Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation
Supreme Court ruling on major medical negligence case announced
17 October 2018
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29 August 2018
Oliver Tasker
Accidents on holiday abroad: where do you stand?
14 August 2018
Steve Hennegan
Legal experts warn about unregulated advisers
13 August 2018
Lucy Butterfint
Safety first this summer
2 August 2018
Steve Hennegan
Ticketmaster and Travelodge data crisis
Supreme Court throws out Owens divorce appeal
25 July 2018
James Marsden
The legal implications of RAF Scampton's closure
24 July 2018
Tom Hickingbottom
Prevention is far better than cure: meet the experts who can help at this year’s Driffield Show
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12 June 2018
Jonathan Baker
Where there's a Will, there's not always a way
12 June 2018
Gino Ballestracci
Share schemes can be a real bonus in retaining good employees, but only if you get the right one for you
12 June 2018
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Introducing: Rob Andrews
4 June 2018
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GDPR and your farming business
Residence Nil-Rate Band and succession
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Are your HR policies and procedures up to date?
GDPR: Why you should take notice
Animals on the run
Latest news about drones
Water abstraction
Enhanced Maternity Pay – is it discriminatory?
3 May 2018
Tom Martin
Legal considerations before climbing the renewables ladder
11 April 2018
Adam Ottley
“A mans best friend” threatens the farming community.
9 April 2018
Sarah Parker
Cybercrime - beware house buyers, don't let your dream purchase become a nightmare
9 April 2018
Edward Atkin
Flooding: Landowners challenge the Environment Agency
Modern Slavery Act: the law for employers
20 March 2018
Laura Clark
What is the truth behind the celebrity ‘quickie divorce’?
15 March 2018
Lisa Boileau
Brexit: Bitesize - Will Governments pledge on EU workers be enough to stem the Brexit exit?
22 February 2018
Tom Martin
‘Tidal storm’ could hit the buy-to-let market, warns property expert
Take the time to plan for a secure financial future.
27 January 2018
Lucy Butterfint
What's in a name?
26 January 2018
Michael Squirrell
What happens to your pension when you divorce?
15 January 2018
Lisa Boileau
Drones and disputes
Will the festivities add to your relationship woes
3 January 2018
James Marsden
Warning to directors of non-profit making companies
19 December 2017
Adam Marham
Legal battle could mark major change in law for unmarried couples
30 November 2017
Jonathan Baker
Sexual harassment in the workplace – What should you do about it?
10 November 2017
Laura Clark
Battery storage - Potential income stream for farmers
9 November 2017
James Lloyd
Top tips for new businesses
30 October 2017
Adam Ottley
Telecoms masts: big changes ahead for landowners
16 October 2017
James Lloyd
Could a text become your Will?
2 October 2017
Lisa-Jane Howes
As tourism booms, ensure you are on the right side of the law
6 September 2017
Flora Bennett
Changing banks or making an application for finance?
Fly tipping... A countryside epidemic
Drones & Disputes
An uncertain landscape for estate and succession planning?
Buying out your EIS Funded Anaerobic Digestion Project
Brexit - time to diversify?
Retirement for farm workers
11 August 2017
Laura Clark
What is a Trust & Estate Practitioner and why should you use one?
2 August 2017
Lucy Butterfint
Regional law firm reacts to Supreme Court ruling - tribunal fees unlawful.
26 July 2017
Teresa Thomas
Beware of Unregulated Trust Advisers
25 July 2017
Daniel McCloud
Employment status – An ‘Uber’ problem for all employers
Negotiating Free Trade Agreements – a tough task ahead
1 June 2017
Richard Frogson
Rights of Way - Changes to the definitive map
18 May 2017
Jonathan Stork
The issues with Scheduled Ancient Monuments on your land
4 May 2017
Jonathan Mackinder
'Disgracebook' - Should employers use social media to vet job applicants?
28 April 2017
Laura Clark
Reprieve on increase to probate fees?
New insolvency rules come into effect from 6th April
6 April 2017
Mark Taylor
Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) for debt claims comes into effect on 1st October 2017
6 April 2017
Mark Taylor
Credit Union Law Lines - Available to Download
15 March 2017
Mark Taylor
Budget Bitesize: Business Rates Update
8 March 2017
Flora Bennett
Redundancy – do you know your rights?
2 March 2017
Oliver Tasker
Employment Law Developments 2017
15 February 2017
Laura Clark
Contesting a Parent's Will
3 February 2017
Lucy Butterfint
The New Land Registry Property Alert Service
How to (legally) participate in 2017 City of Culture’s homestay campaign
Agricultural Occupancy Conditions (AOC) Explored
21 December 2016
Amy Slocombe Smith
How to have a trouble-free Christmas party
9 December 2016
Teresa Thomas
Business rates shocker
25 November 2016
Flora Bennett
The cost of care - where are we now?
Uber and the gig economy – what this means for businesses
16 November 2016
Oliver Tasker
Rentcharges – what problems might these cause landowners?
11 November 2016
Tom Martin
Business Succession Planning
10 November 2016
Richard Frogson
Uber drivers win landmark employment tribunal
28 October 2016
Teresa Thomas
New levy on apprenticeships
Business digital assets
24 October 2016
Daniel McCloud
Employment Law - Get the Basics Right
Protect your home from fraud
Does WikiLaw protect your assets, or leave them exposed?
12 October 2016
Oliver Tasker
Development Consent Orders
11 October 2016
Catherine Harris
Business Lasting Powers of Attorney - a no brainer!
30 September 2016
Lucy Butterfint
National flood resilience review published
16 September 2016
Tom Martin
Cohabitating couples - legal rights for unmarried couples
9 August 2016
Lisa Boileau
Rio 2016 - How to make sure you stay ahead of the Games in the workplace
4 August 2016
Teresa Thomas
Mental Health in the Workplace: The truth & how to address it from an employment perspective
25 July 2016
Katie Davies
SMEs: Don’t risk a hefty fine for falling behind with latest employer regulations
20 July 2016
Teresa Thomas
Why Standards continue to matter
18 July 2016
Jonathan Goolden
Pensions: Auto-enrolment - Are you ready?
15 July 2016
Laura Clark
'Buyer Beware' - Is this no longer the case?
8 July 2016
Rachael Dicken
Brexit: Bitesize - The Implications for Tourism & Leisure
29 June 2016
Flora Bennett
Brexit: Bitesize - The Implications for Agriculture
24 June 2016
Catherine Harris
Brexit: Bitesize - The Implications for Commercial Property Law
24 June 2016
Ruth Brewin
Brexit: Bitesize - The Implications for Employment Law
24 June 2016
Teresa Thomas
Brexit: Bitesize - The Commercial Law Implications
24 June 2016
Ian Sherburn
Brexit: Bitesize - The Legal Implications
24 June 2016
Jonathan Goolden
A summer of sport: an employers' guide
1 June 2016
Teresa Thomas
Is your building listed or locally listed, and what’s the difference?
Fracking - What a landowner needs to know
19 May 2016
James Lloyd
The new Housing and Planning Act 2016
Landmark Planning Judgment on Affordable Housing
12 May 2016
Jonathan Hyldon
Statutory Pubs Code – one month to go
29 April 2016
Jonathan Hyldon
Wills after a second marriage
27 April 2016
Lucy Butterfint
The sun is setting on section 106 BA of the Town & Country Planning Act
20 April 2016
Rachael Dicken
New Attachment of Earnings and Charging Order process introduced
6 April 2016
Mark Taylor
Guarding the dogs
Think pre-nups are only for the rich & famous?
23 March 2016
Mark Carlton
Government plans to force all schools into becoming academies
18 March 2016
Ian Sherburn
Commercial Property Stamp Duty, new rates introduced
18 March 2016
Tom Furneaux
The role of executor of a will or administrator of an estate
The issue of whether to reveal all
25 February 2016
Lisa Boileau
Changes to stamp duty from 1 April 2016
10 February 2016
Edward Atkin
Section 21 Notice - Changes
2 February 2016
Joshua Briggs
Section 21 Notice - Changes
2 February 2016
Joshua Briggs
Small Business, Enterprise & Employment Act 2015 - Advice Note
Is your agricultural labour supplier licensed?
22 January 2016
Oliver Tasker
What's in store for employment law in 2016?
13 January 2016
Katie Davies
Online Dispute Resolution - What Businesses Need to Know
11 January 2016
Tom Martin
Supporting Family Mediation Week 2016
Making your will - can you leave your children out?
Wind Turbines - Court of Appeal overturns High Court decision
3 December 2015
Andrew Holt
Different approaches to resolving family disputes
25 November 2015
Lisa Boileau
Life after the abolition of the Agricultural Wages Board
Planning for Change - The Care Act
5 November 2015
Imogen Holmes
'A Day in Court' - Equine related disputes
Autumn brings the wind of change for wages
2 October 2015
Oliver Tasker
Are you and your business 'Fit for Work'?
25 September 2015
Oliver Tasker
Take Cover - Riding Accident Claims
Confidentiality in Business Sales
27 August 2015
Richard Frogson
Changing Employees' Terms & Conditions
14 August 2015
Teresa Thomas
No peace of mind with DIY wills
6 August 2015
Lucy Butterfint
Energy Efficiency Ratings: Environmental back-door tax on landlords, or sensible efficiency drive?
New regulations turn up the heat for landlords | Will you be affected?
22 July 2015
Ruth Brewin
Delay to introduction of cap on care costs
Budget update - An Inheritance Tax windfall for home-owners?
Can legislative changes really reduce red-tape for small business?
26 June 2015
Richard Frogson
What's the deal with the Government's Green Deal Scheme?
17 June 2015
Richard Brown
The Rising Tide of County Court Judgments
10 June 2015
Mark Taylor
Trust advisors, you REALLY cannot trust
Occupational hazards - how can you keep land and premises safe?
Changes to the Tenancy Deposit Scheme
7 May 2015
Gino Ballestracci
In family law, it's never really over until it's all ended!
5 May 2015
Mark Carlton
What does the future hold for employment law? A pre-election view
30 April 2015
Oliver Tasker
Spring Employment Law Changes
8 April 2015
Teresa Thomas
Are you complying with National Minimum Wage regulations?
10 March 2015
Oliver Tasker
The crack down on drug driving
4 March 2015
Katie Davies
Weighing It Up - A Weighty Issue for the Equine World
'Tis the season to know your holiday pay: An update on EAT ruling
11 December 2014
Teresa Thomas
Joining the Christmas Pony Club - Points to consider if a pony is top of your child's Christmas list
Divorce is impacting on workplaces in Lincolnshire
Backdating of overtime holiday pay. What the EAT ruling means for employers.
7 November 2014
Teresa Thomas
Wilkin Chapman wins national recognition for training programme
How October's inheritance law changes could affect you
2 October 2014
Lesley Archer
Planning for Life - Beat the Crowds to a LPA
Overturning Time Limits for Personal Injury Claims
11 September 2014
Jonathan Stork
Tips for a stress-free summer for families
1 August 2014
Lisa Boileau
Spotlight on Zero-Hours Contracts and Exclusivity Clauses
Reforms to Bailiff and Enforcement Regulations
2 May 2014
Mark Taylor
Clerical errors in wills - have the floodgates been opened?
22 April 2014
Jonathan Stork
Flood risks and the impact on insurance. Is help at hand?
7 April 2014
Rachael Dicken