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Partner promotion for private client specialist
Bray & Bray has promoted experienced private client solicitor Russell Dalby to Partner and Joint Head of the firm’s Wills, Trusts and Probate department. In his new role, Russell will co-manage a dedicated team of eight Wills, Trusts and Probate specialists as...
Foreseeability and duty of care
A recent Scottish court case, Morrison -v- Oakden [2021], highlighted the issue of foreseeability in relation to a claim for a breach of duty care. Associate Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution department, Richard Woodward, provides an overview of the case and its...
Expert evidence: what happens if only one party relies on an expert’s view?
Expert evidence is used to assist the courts in resolving a dispute when a case involves specialist or technical matters. But what happens if one party elects to bring expert evidence, but the other party does not? Further, what is the position if the side without...
The importance of incorporating onerous terms fairly
The recent case of Blu-Sky Solutions -v- Be Caring Limited [2021] highlighted the issue of onerous terms in a contract between commercial counter-parties. Richard Woodward, associate solicitor in Bray & Bray’s Dispute Resolution team unpicks the concept of onerous...
The re-birth of no-win, no-fee?
The recent case of Hirachand -v- Hirachand [2021] EWCA Civ 1498 brought the topic of Conditional Fee Agreements (“CFAs”) back into the spotlight. Richard Woodward, associate solicitor in our Dispute Resolution team, discusses the case and whether we’re likely to see a...
Bray & Bray bolsters dispute resolution team with key appointment
Bray & Bray has bolstered its growing dispute resolution team with the appointment of Richard Woodward as an Associate Solicitor. Richard Woodward joins the firm from Midlands law firm Flint Bishop where he trained as a solicitor, and will work in the dispute...
End of furlough: considerations for employers
The government furlough scheme, where the government paid a proportion of workers’ wages when their employers were unable to, ended on 30 September 2021 after 18 months. Around one million workers were thought to be on furlough when the scheme ended. Whilst many...
Rights to flexible working
The recent case of Mrs Thompson v Scancrown Ltd (trading as Manors), in which estate agent Alice Thompson won a sex discrimination claim with an award of close to £185,000, has highlighted the importance of employers considering flexible working requests from their...
Remember a Charity Week: ways to leave a gift to your favourite charity
Remember a Charity Week is an opportunity for people to take a moment to consider leaving a gift to charity in their will, after looking after their family or friends. To mark this year’s awareness week (6th to 12th September 2021), Andrew Hitchon, Head of Wills,...
Changes to working policies in the post-pandemic workplace
With hybrid and flexible working fast becoming standard practice for many businesses and their employees, it is important that employers fully understand and effectively implement appropriate changes to employee contracts and workplace policies. In this blog, David...
Return to the office: considerations for employers
As employers begin to take steps to reopen their offices and workplaces, they should be carefully considering their legal requirements as well as their obligation to safeguard the health and wellbeing of all employees. David McBride, Head of Employment at Bray &...