News archive: July 2025

  • Posted on July 24, 2025
    Read more...
  • Posted on July 16, 2025
    For some, owning a second home is a dream, evoking thoughts of seaside cottages and impromptu getaways. The reality though can be rather different. Not only is there the issue of ongoing maintenance, but recent changes have made ownership more expensive, something which could account for the recent surge in sales of second homes.
    Read more...
  • Posted on July 15, 2025
    Parents will sometimes appoint a legal guardian for a child, for example when making a will or if a child has special needs, but it can come as a surprise to parents if a judge orders the appointment of a children’s guardian during Family Court proceedings. When parents separate, the focus of family law proceedings naturally shifts to the welfare of their children, and sometimes an independent professional is necessary to ensure the child’s wishes and feelings will be heard.
    Read more...
  • Posted on July 11, 2025
    When a loved one is admitted to hospital and lacks mental capacity to make decisions for themselves, having a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place can be vital. But even if you are named as their attorney, you may be unsure how and when to use that authority or how it interacts with the views of doctors or next of kin.
    Read more...
  • Posted on July 4, 2025
    When you buy a new product, you expect it to do what you bought it for. Indeed, UK product liability laws stipulate that goods must be fit for purpose on purchase, otherwise you can usually demand a replacement or a refund.
    Read more...
  • Posted on July 4, 2025
    The Working Time Regulations 1998 set minimum entitlements for rest and holiday, and they limit working hours and working at night, with stricter limits for young workers. Employers are required to keep records to show their compliance with specific provisions.
    Read more...
  • Posted on July 3, 2025
    For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), effective contract management is essential for ensuring operational efficiency and legal compliance. Strong contracts lay the groundwork for successful relationships with suppliers and customers, and they protect your business from potential risks. This unlocks the door to profitability whilst at the same time positioning your business on a stable, reliable and insurable platform.
    Read more...
  • Posted on July 3, 2025
    For a variety of reasons, your business might have entered into a verbal agreement with another party. This could be because the other party does not want to be too formal, or you may have had to agree a supplier or customer contract very quickly without the time you would usually prefer in order to properly document that contract before agreeing to it. It might also arise when an existing contract is being varied to address an issue that has arisen.
    Read more...

Expert legal advice you can rely on,
get in touch today:

Please let us know you are not a robot

Your local legal experts


Why QualitySolicitors?

QualitySolicitors is the largest network of law firms in the UK, with local law firms spanning the whole of England and Wales and customer service at the heart of everything we do.

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal advice and expertise for our clients, but in a way that’s far friendlier, more accessible and clear-talking than you might expect from a law firm.