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EMPLOYMENT LAW

What to Do If You Receive a Settlement Agreement in the UK

You've been handed an envelope by HR and given 7 days to sign. Inside is a settlement agreement — a legal document that will waive your right to claim against your employer. Here's exactly what to do, what to look for, and how to protect yourself before you sign anything.

May 2025 · 6 min read

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This is one of the most common situations we help with. Most people don't realise they have the right to negotiate — and often, they should.

Family Law

Separating Without Solicitors: What You Can and Can't Do Yourself

If you and your partner are separating and broadly agree on arrangements, you may not need a solicitor for everything. An honest guide to what you can handle yourselves — and where you need professional help.

December 2024 · 5 min read

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Housing

Is Your Section 21 Notice Valid? 5 Things to Check

Not all section 21 notices are legally valid. Before you assume you have to leave, check these five things — any one of them could make the notice unenforceable.

April 2025 · 4 min read

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Employment

Unfair Redundancy: How to Tell If the Process Was Followed Correctly

Being made redundant is legal — but only when the correct procedure is followed. Many redundancies are challenged and won. Here's what employers are legally required to do.

January 2025 · 4 min read

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Immigration

eVisa UK: What Every Non-British Resident Needs to Know in 2025

The UK has moved to a fully digital immigration system. Physical biometric residence permits are being replaced. Here's what changed, what you need to do, and what happens if things go wrong.

February 2025 · 5 min read

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Housing

How to Get Your Deposit Back When Your Landlord Won't Engage

Your tenancy has ended, you've left the property in good condition, and your landlord is ignoring your messages. Here's the step-by-step process to get your deposit returned.

March 2025 · 5 min read

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