Legal News

Kickstarting the festivities here at Jefferies, the Family Law department have put their very own ‘quality’ spin on Christmas Jumper Day!

As you go ahead with planning a happier and brighter future, a solicitor may be the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, sometimes things don’t always work out the way we planned. Here are some of the matters you should safely keep tucked away in the back of your mind.

Mark Rothman, Employment Law Expert with Legal 500 Firm Jefferies Solicitors in Southend and Chelmsford sets out an employer’s legal obligations for employee wellbeing and suggests initiatives for you to adopt.

The number of lease extension claims is rising year on year, as the length of a lease decreases the cost of extending your lease increases. All flat owners or owners of leasehold houses should be aware of the following before commencing a claim to extend their lease.

Along with marriage and having children, purchasing your first property is one of the biggest milestones in a lifetime. Generally, most people purchase a flat as their first home as it is cheaper than a house so it is a perfect way to get onto the property ladder. There are, however, many things to consider as a flat owner.

Leasehold Enfranchisement governs the specialist area of law whereby leaseholders can extend their leases and purchase their freehold. This type of transaction is not the same as traditional conveyancing – buying and selling homes – and, as such, when looking for a Solicitor to act for you it is important to ensure that you obtain professional advice from a firm who practices in this field.