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Following widespread coverage on Jennifer Lopez’s divorce, it appears that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married without a prenuptial agreement. This has raised eyebrows, given their substantial assets.

Kaja Viknes discusses prenuptial agreements more in her latest article: https://ow.ly/cUxR50T3RgJ

In recent years there has been a rise in couples choosing to prepare pre-nuptial agreements before their wedding day.

Mark Treacy, Trainee Solicitor, discusses the importance of entering into a pre-nuptial agreement and the successful case the Team recently worked on concerning a pre-nuptial agreement in his latest blog.
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Jenna Brewer continues in her latest series reviewing 'Form E'. You can read Part 2 of the series here: https://ow.ly/tBFx50T1jwB

Jenna Brewer takes a look at 'Form E' in her newest series. To find out more on this, please read her latest blog here -https://ow.ly/GlgE50SYjWx

Our sexual harassment training is designed to build awareness and encourage compliance, helping to prevent sexual harassment and foster a culture of respect in the workplace.

Contact our Employment Team today, or fill out and online enquiry form here: https://lnkd.in/dNU9ZUkY

Joanna Sutton, Principal Associate in our Employment team has been quoted in HR Magazine regarding cybersecurity training and employee data breaches.

Read the full press release here » https://ow.ly/ysCi50SVRCB

Unexpectedly, the Act passed into Law on 24th May 2024 as part of the “wash-up”. i.e. last-minute legislation before parliament closed down.

Lucy Riley discusses the Act further in her latest article. To learn more, read here: https://ow.ly/sC0a50STA9b

Kaja Viknes, Senior Associate in our Family team discusses child arrangements and whether or not you can move away with your child without the father's consent, in her latest article.

Read more about this here: https://ow.ly/WWWM50SScG2

Nockolds is delighted to announce that we have welcomed Kaja Viknes and Kiren Dhillon, leading Family Senior Associates, to our London office, as the firm continues its growth strategy.

Learn more about Kaja and Kiren here: https://ow.ly/8ZJT50SO1OU

HMRC are in the process of writing to people with significant control (PSC) who have not declared all their income.

Read more on this in Ann Coleman's latest article » https://ow.ly/MnNg50SM44G

In their manifesto Labour promised to ‘immediately’ abolish so called ‘no fault’ evictions, which is the process of serving a s.21 Notice on a Tenant with a view to obtaining possession of a property let on an AST.

In the Kings speech, just days after coming into power, Labour lost no time putting that plan into effect announcing the abolition of no-fault evictions.

Lucy Slatter discusses this more in her latest article. Available to read here » https://ow.ly/PNX850SM4Nu

We are proud to announce that we have retained the Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark and Customer Service Excellence Standard (CSE) following a review of the firm earlier this month.

Read more about the review here » https://ow.ly/oP0j50SLX3o

"To address the unacceptable prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace, the law is changing to create a more proactive approach to its prevention." Find out more about the changes to Sexual Harassment Law in Rachel Davis's latest blog, available to read here: https://ow.ly/6rNl50SIlZE

It's great to read the positive feedback we receive for Dalila Segador, our Head of Official Translations!

Dalila provides official translations of a wide variety of documents including contracts, birth, marriage and death certificates, wills and more. Find out how she could help you today: https://ow.ly/uT0250SHXMG

Non-EU nationals will need to apply for a Tourist Visa when travelling to Spain. If these citizens are living in the UK, they can apply for the Visa through the Spanish Consulate in London.

Learn more about this in Dalila's latest blog on official and legal translations: https://ow.ly/g7KI50SH5Uv

Following the Labour Party’s success in the General Election, we have had their first Kings Speech in which the legislative agenda for their first months in government has been set out. Find out more in Mia Gaitely's latest blog, available to read here: https://ow.ly/Hfzh50SFTpz

Tom Richardson, Associate in our Commercial Litigation team, discusses what to do if you have been issued a CCJ incorrectly and the steps you can take to better your position. Available to read here: https://ow.ly/KhBV50SEeyX

Navigate pet custody in divorce with legal insights and practical advice on handling disputes for small animals, including rabbits and hamsters, in Jenna Brewer's latest blog; https://ow.ly/5R9F50SBqvU

Despite the Building Safety Act 2022 introducing remediation orders and remediation contribution orders to ensure works to relevant and high-risk buildings are carried out and paid for by the appropriate body, local authorities seem to be favouring serving improvement notices on those with immediate repairing obligations to get the works done.

Read more about this in Lucy Slatter's latest article » https://ow.ly/aA6R50SBjaH

Join us on Wednesday 17th July at 10am for a bitesize session with the Uttlesford Business Support team and special guest Helen Burrowes from Nockolds HR.

Helen will share what’s new to HR in 2024, updates on employment legislation and the team will be on hand to answer any of your questions about the latest funding, support services and events available for local businesses.

It’s the perfect soundtrack to your mid-morning coffee break!

Uttlesford Business: Bitesize Support Tickets, Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM 👇

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On 26 October 2024, the new mandatory duty requiring employers to take reasonable steps to prevent harassment of their employees in the course of their employment comes into force.

Rachel Davis has prepared some FAQ’s for further information about the new preventative duty and what employers can do to prepare.

Learn more here » https://ow.ly/NN6M50SzspA

Adam Dunkley, Principal Associate in our Family team discusses 'Parental Alienation' and what to do if you suspect this is happening to you.

Read the full article here » https://ow.ly/goFV50SzqhB

After the tragedy that occurred at Grenfell Tower in 2017, many assessments were carried out of high rise buildings, which identified wide spread issues with building safety relating to fire risk and the structure of buildings.

However, once these issues were identified the obvious question which followed was who was responsible for remediating these buildings and at whose cost?

Lucy Slatter discuses this further in her latest article.

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Partner James Brunton and Associate Cameron McColl of our Corporate and Commercial team advised the sole shareholder of Utility Line Ltd on the company’s share sale to national environmental consultancy, Adler & Allan Limited.

Read more on this here - https://ow.ly/8EZt50SxT66

Karen Pritchard, Principal Associate in Family, discusses what she has learnt about how to divorce a narcissist in her latest blog, available to read here: https://www.nockolds.co.uk/how-to-divorce-a-narcissist/

With yesterday’s comprehensive election win, Labour are now poised to form the new Government. Whilst reams of newspaper and online articles have been generated during the election campaign, as the dust settles what can we expect to change in employment law over the course of the next Parliament?

Gary Smith, Partner and Head of our Employment Team discusses these potential changes further in his latest article.

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Join us at our next Business Hub on Tuesday, 9 July where Rachel Davis, Principal Associate, will discuss recent and upcoming Employment Law changes for 2024, as well as considering what radical changes Labour’s landslide victory in the UK general election may bring for Employment Law.

Book your place now: https://ow.ly/AmnG50SvJ4k

We would like to say a huge thank you to Nockolds for selecting Helping Herts as their Charity of the Year!

We are thrilled to have been chosen and look forward to working together.

Thank you for your support!

Helping Herts is a charity campaign based in Hertfordshire bringing together 12 remarkable local charities united by a common goal: to improve the lives of our children and young people. Helping future generations to thrive and have hope. Their aim is for all children and young people in Hertfordshire to have a wide range of opportunities available to them.

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We are looking for two Senior Associates to join our Employment Team in London! To find out more or to apply, please visit our website here: https://www.nockolds.co.uk/careers/current-vacancies/