This is not a rubbish dump – what to do if someone fly-tips on your property

Fly tipping is becoming a blight on the UK’s landscape. At a time when correctly disposing of waste (especially industrial waste) is becoming more expensive, many unscrupulous traders (and individuals) are choosing to fly tip, rather than take their rubbish to a designated disposal site. That means the clean-up bill lands on someone else’s plate, … Read more

Inheritance tax – could the rising value of houses push more ordinary people into the inheritance tax bracket?

The last thing you want to think about when you’re mourning the passing of a loved one is divvying up the estate (including the taxman’s cut). However, because of the rise in value of property in the UK, more people are finding that they fall into the inheritance tax bracket, and are getting hit with … Read more

Employment law updates

2017 was a busy year in the world of Employment Law. Among the legal headlines were the removal of employment fees and the beginning of what was to become a national consultation on the pay gap between men and women. However, the changes aren’t over for employers and HR professionals: with March 29th 2019 signalling … Read more

Dealing with employee theft

According to a poll commissioned by office-furniture supplier Kit Out My Office, more than two-thirds of UK office workers have admitted to stealing from their employers and colleagues at some time during their careers. With the cost of stolen items averaging at £12.50 and an estimated 15million workers having confessed to employee theft, the cost … Read more

What is the law surrounding Tree Preservation Orders?

Barely a day goes by without a local newspaper recording the infringement of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). These are often accompanied by protestations from the accused claiming they had no idea that a TPO was in place and, more frequently, detailing the fines imposed against them. TPOs were introduced in 1947, giving local planning … Read more

How to delist a listed cottage or building

While listed buildings are often attractive, brimming with character and desirable purchases, they can come with potential headaches for the new owners. Listed buildings do not enjoy the freedom associated with new-builds. Often, listed cottages and buildings come with certain restrictions – it’s part of the privilege of owning a dwelling that holds historic interest. … Read more

What does intestate mean for you?

October 2014 saw the biggest changes in probate law’s history come into effect. While the overhaul meant no real difference to those with minimal assets, for the partners of those who died without making a will and who have more assets, it meant significant change. In the cases where a Will is involved, the deceased’s … Read more

Wake-up call for small companies on bribery process

The activity of political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica has been hitting both headlines and the Facebook share price, following accusations that it used the personal data of millions of Facebook users to sway the outcomes of the 2016 US presidential election and the UK Brexit referendum. Executives from the company were also filmed by an … Read more

Gamlins Law acquires new office in Mold

Gamlins Law is pleased to announce the acquisition of P Lloyd Jones & Co in Mold. The exciting development will bring a Mold office to the Gamlins Law offering, expanding its geographical reach and the service it can offer clients. The new Mold office cements Gamlins Law as the leading law firm in North Wales. … Read more

Gamlins Law delivers GDPR training

Gamlins Law directors Dafydd Roberts and Elissa Thursfield recently gave a seminar on the impact of the new data protection legislation coming into force in May 2018. Elissa and Dafydd gave a full presentation to local companies and business people on behalf Business Wales at the conference rooms in Llanrwst.  The talk was well received … Read more

Firefighter ruling sparks new heat for employers

The standby arrangements for Belgium’s volunteer firefighters are set to cause new headaches for employers with workers who are paid flat rates for time on-call or when sleeping in the workplace, with a judgement that will affect companies across the European Union. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that volunteer … Read more

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