Insights from Brachers

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Brachers celebrates staff achievements with nine promotions in 2024

Brachers has recognised the achievements of our staff with a host of promotions. The law firm, which has offices in…

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Education Matters: Employment law update

2024 is set to be a significant year for employment law changes, with some key legislative and case law developments…

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Brachers scoops award for Best Estate Planning Team

Brachers’ Private Client team has triumphed at the prestigious Probate Industry Awards, scooping the award for Best Estate Planning Team.…

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Cohabitation and inheritance in the UK

Cohabitation is where individuals live together in a romantic relationship, without being married or in a civil partnership.  This is…

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Charity focus: how do we improve services in the children’s sector?

A small team from Kreston Reeves and Brachers were privileged to sit down with a few key charity leaders working…

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Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust v Allen – demonstrating continuing discriminatory conduct

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case of Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust v Allen focused on what is…

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Brachers Bitesize: Holiday pay reforms

Last year the Government announced a major update to the law on holidays to be implemented in 2024 through The…

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Brachers sponsors Kent Charity Awards 2024 for a fourth year

Brachers is proud to announce its sponsorship of the highly acclaimed Kent Charity Awards 2024 for the fourth year. Brachers’…

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Understanding higher rates of stamp duty for residential property

Higher stamp duty charges apply to those who fall within certain criteria. Typically, higher charges apply when a purchaser will…

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Mobile phone guidance for schools

The Department of Education (DfE) has recently issued new guidance on 19 February 2024 on the use of mobile phones…

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Unfair dismissal – a reminder of reasonableness

A recent employment tribunal case of S Malabver-Goulburne v Arbor Academy Trust has highlighted the importance of reasonableness, when considering…

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MegaGrowth 50: Kent’s fastest growing businesses revealed

At a special unveiling in Maidstone today, Kent’s 50 fastest-growing businesses were revealed at the MegaGrowth 50 awards. MegaGrowth 50 provides…

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