Tax on termination payments – how are settlement agreements going to be affected?
If you're intending to give an employee a settlement agreement, and both the last day of their employment and the…
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Head teacher’s failure to disclose relationship justified dismissal
The Supreme Court has rejected a head teacher's claim of unfair dismissal and held that failure to disclose her relationship…
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What to consider before the end of the tax year?
In the approach to the end of the tax year, it is important to take advantage of allowances available to…
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A second bite of the cherry: Deeds of Variation and post-death estate planning
As the beneficiary of an estate, what can be done if it becomes apparent that it would be better to…
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Brachers joins lively debate on the future of the right of way
Bringing together Kent farmers and landowners, access groups and expert speakers, the event prompted lively debate regarding the opportunities for…
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Does conduct play a part in the financial proceedings on divorce?
Conduct is a specific factor that the Courts can take into account when making a financial award in financial proceedings…
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Age discrimination in the judiciary
The recent case of Lord Chancellor v McCloud highlighted the unique provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to…
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Discrimination Time Limits: Continuing Acts
Interesting decision on discrimination and the time limit for bringing claims in the case of Hale v Brighton and Sussex…
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What are the benefits to acquiring the freehold of your property?
Not the right time to sell your flat? Perhaps acquiring the freehold would better suit you. Kate Hawken discusses the…
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Brachers sponsor Construction Project of the Year at KEiBA awards 2018
We are delighted to announce that we will once again be sponsoring the ‘Construction Project of the Year’ category at…
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Brachers advises in merger of Kent colleges
Brachers’ commercial and commercial property teams have advised Canterbury College in its merger with East Kent College
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Non-molestation orders and occupation orders
Non-molestation and occupation orders are known as injunctions. They are applied for in the family courts and can help protect…
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