coercive control

Coercive Control: What Is It?

Domestic abuse is not always physical. Some of the most damaging forms of abuse leave no bruises and never culminate in a single dramatic incident. They build slowly, over months or years, as one person tightens control over another’s daily life. This pattern is known as coercive control, and since 2015 it has been a … Read more

Redundancies

Redundancy – facts and fiction

When a business needs to deal with redundancy, it is important to ensure it follows the correct procedure. As well as factual requirements, many myths have formed around redundancy. We consider the facts – and fiction – surrounding the redundancy process. Some redundancy facts What is redundancy?Redundancy is where a job or position in a … Read more

PI case June

Gamlins Law helps secure £25.6 million settlement for claimant with lifelong care needs

Gamlins Law has helped secure a £25.6 million lump sum settlement for a claimant who suffered profound and permanent physical and cognitive disabilities following an incident at work resulting in premature birth.The settlement, which was approved by the High Court, is understood to be one of the largest lump sum settlements ever approved in a … Read more

Granparents June

Grandparents and grandchildren: what the law says about contact

Grandparents often play a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives, offering support, continuity, and a different kind of love from that of a parent. When family life is settled, contact between the two generations usually takes care of itself. However, when relationships break down, through separation, bereavement, or a family falling-out, grandparents can find themselves … Read more

EPC Changes June

EPC reform: what landlords and homeowners need to know about the changes ahead

Energy Performance Certificates have been a familiar feature of buying, selling and letting property in England and Wales for over fifteen years. Following the publication of the Warm Homes Plan on 21 January 2026, the rules governing EPCs and the minimum energy-efficiency standards that accompany them are set for their most significant overhaul in more … Read more

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Occupation Contract Changes

The Renters Rights Act 2025 (‘The Act’) will come into force on 1st June 2026 in Wales. Although most of the provisions relate to the private rented sector in England there are also provisions which apply here in Wales. The main change for Landlords in Wales is that the Act will make it unlawful for … Read more

Non disclosure agrrements May

Workplace non-disclosure agreements: what they cover, what they cannot, and what is changing

Few employment law topics have evolved as quickly in recent years as the non-disclosure agreement, or NDA. Once a quietly drafted provision in a settlement document, the NDA has become a focal point of public debate, parliamentary reform and regulatory scrutiny. Whether you are an employee being asked to sign one, or an employer reviewing … Read more

Renters Rights blog May

Civil Penalties Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025: A Guide for Landlords

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has been widely discussed and introduces wide-ranging reforms to the private rental sector in England, aiming to re-balance the landlord and tenant relationship by increasing powers for local housing authorities to investigate landlord breaches and impose penalties accordingly.   A key feature of the Act is the changes to enforcement powers … Read more

new build contracts

What to check in a new build contract

Buying a new build property is an exciting prospect. The appeal of a brand-new home, untouched by previous owners and often built to modern energy efficiency standards, is entirely understandable. But beneath the show-home finish lies a legal process that carries real risk if approached without care. Unlike a standard resale purchase, new build contracts … Read more

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