The duties and powers of an attorney are set out in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice. An attorney has the legal duty to act in the donor’s best interest and can only make decisions that they have been given the authority to make. If a Lasting Power
Introduction In the world of law, mentors play a pivotal role in shaping the careers and characters of aspiring lawyers. For me, Paul was not just a mentor but also a friend, a partner, and an inspiration. As I reflect on his journey, let me take you through the profound impact he had on my
The Building Safety Act 2022 came into force in June 2022. The Act was introduced to protect qualifying leaseholders from the costs related to the remediation of cladding which has been deemed unsafe. You can find further information as to whether you qualify for protection by visiting our previous article: Building Safety Act 2022 –
Redundancy generally incorporates three different situations relating to where an employee may be dismissed; business closure, workplace disclosure and reduction of workforce. An employee dismissal will be by reason of redundancy if it is “wholly or mainly attributable to” the employer: If you are being made redundant, you may be eligible for: An employer will
Background: The introduction of the Renter’s Reform Bill (“The Bill”) has been discussed for some time. It was initially part of the Tory Party manifesto prior to the 2019 election, and in December 2019 it was mentioned in the Queen’s Speech that The Bill would be introduced resulting in changing the nature of assured shorthold
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